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How to use Sportmonks’ components
How to use Sportmonks’ components

Sportmonks is a sports data provider, primarily focused on football, cricket, and Formula 1, founded in 2016. Our platform, accessible via my.sportmonks.com, offers APIs that allow developers to retrieve real-time sports data.

Time to read 6 min
Published June 30, 2025
Last updated June 30, 2025
Upcoming transfer window: Who to keep an eye on
Upcoming transfer window: Who to keep an eye on

The summer transfer window of 2025 promises to be a defining period for football clubs worldwide, as they reshape their squads for the upcoming 2025-26 season and the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place from June 14 to July 13, 2025, in the United States.

Time to read 13 min
Published June 30, 2025
Last updated June 30, 2025
The Top Richest Clubs in FIFA Club World Cup 2025
The Top Richest Clubs in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is a major step forward in global club football. Now expanded into a month-long event, it follows the format of the FIFA World Cup and aims to crown the world’s top club team. Some of the world’s richest and most powerful clubs are competing. Their wealth allows them to attract top players, build cutting-edge facilities, and stay highly competitive at home and abroad.

Published June 13, 2025
Last updated June 13, 2025
Why Club León’s Exclusion from FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Sparked Outrage
Why Club León’s Exclusion from FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Sparked Outrage

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled in the United States from 14 June to 13 July, marks a major expansion of the tournament. In a surprising move, FIFA excluded Club León due to violations of multi-club ownership rules. The decision sparked widespread backlash from fans, players, and analysts, raising concerns about fairness and the tournament’s integrity.

Published June 13, 2025
Last updated June 13, 2025
Club World Cup explained (Tips & tricks)
Club World Cup explained (Tips & tricks)

The FIFA Club World Cup is a global football tournament that brings together the top club teams from different continents to compete for the title of world champion. Organised by FIFA, the sport’s international governing body, it celebrates the best of club football on a global stage.

Published June 13, 2025
Last updated June 13, 2025
FIFA Club World Cup vs. UEFA Champions League
FIFA Club World Cup vs. UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup stand as two of the most prestigious tournaments in club football, each offering unique challenges and accolades. 

Published June 13, 2025
Last updated June 13, 2025
Top players to watch at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Top players to watch at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to run from June 14 to July 13 in the United States, marks a historic milestone with its expanded 32-team format and a staggering $1 billion prize pool. This revamped tournament, hosted across iconic venues like MetLife Stadium, brings together elite clubs from every continent.

Time to read 12 min
Published June 12, 2025
Last updated June 12, 2025
Transform Your Betting Platform with the Sportmonks Sports Betting API
Transform Your Betting Platform with the Sportmonks Sports Betting API

The world of sports betting demands precision, speed, and trust. At Sportmonks, we’ve built an API that delivers all three. Our Sports Betting API is designed to help betting companies, tipster platforms, odds comparison sites, and sports apps create highly engaging, data-driven experiences for their users. In this blog, we’ll explore how our Sports Betting API supports the full ecosystem — from platforms to users — and why it’s trusted by thousands of professionals worldwide.

Time to read 12 min
Published May 22, 2025
Last updated May 22, 2025
Popular Football Data Apps/Use Cases
Popular Football Data Apps/Use Cases

Being a football fan now means having all the game info right on your phone, and we love it! Thanks to platforms like Sportmonks, we can easily see when teams play next, who’s scoring, and even cool details about the game using apps and social media. We use this info for fun, like in fantasy leagues, and even for betting, to feel more connected to the game. This blog will show you the best football info apps and how they help us get closer to the action.

Time to read 9 min
Published May 21, 2025
Last updated May 22, 2025
Liverpool vs Arsenal: AI Football Predictions
Liverpool vs Arsenal: AI Football Predictions

Liverpool versus Arsenal: just the name sparks images of legendary battles. This long-standing rivalry is a captivating story of different playing styles, changing fortunes, and unforgettable moments. Now, AI is giving us a new way to explore this history, revealing hidden patterns and insights. Imagine AI analysing decades of match data, from old film to today’s detailed statistics. What can this data tell us?

Time to read 12 min
Published April 30, 2025
Last updated April 30, 2025
Football Predictions with Node.JS & Typescript
Football Predictions with Node.JS & Typescript

Predicting football matches is a popular pastime, and with the wealth of data available today, building applications that offer data-driven predictions is easier than ever. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through creating a simple football prediction application using the Sportmonks prediction API, Node.js, and Typescript.

Time to read 9 min
Published April 30, 2025
Last updated April 30, 2025
Where can I buy football data?
Where can I buy football data?

Have you ever had a real and pressing need for accurate live and non-live football data and didn’t know where to turn to? As developers, analysts, and coaches continue to embrace technology in their daily activities, acquiring high-quality football data is paramount to the success of any football-related project.

Time to read 12 min
Published March 25, 2025
Last updated April 28, 2025