[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-barcelona-defender-eric-garcia-draws-surprising-nba-comparison-for-real-madrid":43,"news-related-barcelona-defender-eric-garcia-draws-surprising-nba-comparison-for-real-madrid-en":76,"news-related-match-barcelona-defender-eric-garcia-draws-surprising-nba-comparison-for-real-madrid-en":164},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",2,19,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":68,"title":75},"326257565535047680","Real Madrid","In a recent interview that has caught the attention of both football and basketball fans, Barcelona defender Eric Garcia offered a unique cross-sport comparison for one of the world's most explosive athletes. The 25-year-old Spanish center-back was asked to name a footballer and liken him to an NBA player, and his choice was both specific and intriguing.\n\nGarcia pointed to Real Madrid's French forward Kylian Mbappe as his football selection. For his basketball counterpart, he chose Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the dynamic Canadian guard who plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The comparison links two of the most electrifying players in their respective sports.\n\nThe Barcelona defender did not elaborate on the reasoning behind his choice, simply laughing when pressed for an explanation. This has left fans and analysts to speculate on the parallels he sees between the two athletes. Both are known for their incredible speed, agility, and ability to change the course of a game with individual brilliance.\n\nShai Gilgeous-Alexander, at 27 years old, recently earned the prestigious Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the 2025 NBA season. His playing style is characterized by a relentless drive to the basket and a knack for drawing fouls, a trait that has drawn both praise and criticism. He is frequently noted for the high number of free throws he attempts after being fouled.\n\nKylian Mbappe, meanwhile, continues to be a defining figure in world football following his high-profile move to Real Madrid. His blistering pace and clinical finishing make him a constant threat, much like Gilgeous-Alexander's offensive prowess on the basketball court. The comparison suggests Garcia sees a similar level of game-changing talent in both stars.\n\nThe exchange was highlighted by the ESPN FC social media account, bringing Garcia's off-the-cuff remark to a global audience. Such cross-sport comparisons are a popular way for athletes to express admiration for excellence in other disciplines, often highlighting shared attributes like athleticism, skill, and competitive fire.\n\nWhile Garcia kept his specific reasons to himself, the comparison itself speaks volumes about the perceived impact of both Kylian Mbappe and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. They are seen as transformative figures who carry the hopes of their teams and captivate audiences with their performances.\n\nBased on reporting from Чемпионат.com.","news","Barcelona's Eric Garcia has compared Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe to NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder in a recent interview.","326257565195309056","Barcelona","327746657972129793","326135624820068352","La Liga","327052734794567680","Barcelona vs Real Madrid","2026-05-07T07:58:04Z","barcelona-defender-eric-garcia-draws-surprising-nba-comparison-for-real-madrid","Championat","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.championat.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews-6459308-zaschitnik-barselony-garsiya-sravnil-mbappe-s-mvp-nba-sheem-gildzhes-aleksanderom.html",[45,50,62,63,64,65,66,67],"326222707169431552","326257539962376192","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257636301344768","326257766752587776",[46,51,69,70,71,72,73,74],"Anderlecht","Como","Nottingham Forest","Hassania Agadir","Arema FC","Fortaleza EC","Barcelona Defender Eric Garcia Draws Surprising NBA Comparison for Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe",[77,102,126,146],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":78,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":79,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":80,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":81,"slug":82,"sourceName":83,"sourceURL":84,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":85,"teamNames":93,"title":101},"Barcelona win La Liga 2025-26 led by Lamine Yamal; Real Madrid's season implodes after Xabi Alonso exit, a dressing room fight, and Pérez's bizarre presser.","337883108965617665","0","2026-06-04T07:00:29Z","la-liga-2025-26-barcelona-dominate-as-real-madrid-implode","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fla-liga-2025-26-awards-best-players-team-sid-lowe",[45,86,87,88,89,90,91,50,92],"326257641489698816","326255041704890368","326257565702819840","326257565363081216","326257565434384384","326257565602156544","326257565316943872",[46,94,95,96,97,98,99,51,100],"Inter de Valdemoro","Rayo Vallecano","Real Sociedad","Villarreal","Celta Vigo","Real Betis","Valencia","La Liga 2025-26: Barcelona Dominate as Real Madrid Implode",{"awayTeamId":103,"awayTeamName":104,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":105,"homeTeamId":106,"homeTeamName":107,"id":108,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":109,"matchName":110,"publishedAt":81,"slug":111,"sourceName":83,"sourceURL":112,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":113,"teamNames":119,"title":125},"326222713175674880","Curaçao","Antonio Rüdiger joins UNHCR, using his family's escape from Sierra Leone's civil war to challenge refugee stereotypes ahead of the World Cup.","326222712076767232","Germany","337882782623600641","327115038563241984","Germany vs Curaçao","why-rudiger-backs-refugees-family-s-civil-war-escape","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fantonio-rudiger-refugees-have-no-other-choice-its-important-they-be-listened-to",[45,106,103,114,115,116,117,118],"326257791503175680","326257546220277760","326222711569256448","326222711653142528","326257536049090560",[46,107,104,120,121,122,123,124],"Sierra Leone","Chelsea","Brazil","Spain","Nice","Why Rüdiger Backs Refugees: Family's Civil War Escape",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":127,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":128,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":80,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":129,"slug":130,"sourceName":131,"sourceURL":132,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":133,"teamNames":139,"title":145},"Ibrahima Konate is in advanced talks to join Real Madrid on a free transfer, making him the second Liverpool player to join Madrid on a free in two years.","337298705826713601","2026-06-02T16:15:09Z","konate-to-real-madrid-27-year-old-set-for-free-transfer","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcx218elj1v0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[45,134,135,136,62,65,67,137,117,138],"326257545918287872","326222711447621632","326257534526558208","326257809182167040","326257575404244992",[46,140,141,142,69,72,74,143,123,144],"Liverpool","France","RB Leipzig","Oldham","Vanløse","Konate to Real Madrid: 27-Year-Old Set for Free Transfer",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":147,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":148,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":80,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":149,"slug":150,"sourceName":151,"sourceURL":152,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":153,"teamNames":158,"title":163},"France international Ibrahima Konaté is nearing a transfer to Real Madrid after talks advanced in the last 48 hours, per ESPN sources. The defender is set to","337350649681285121","2026-06-02T15:56:47Z","konate-nears-real-madrid-move-48-hour-talks-progress","ESPN","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.espn.com\u002Fsoccer\u002Fstory\u002F_\u002Fid\u002F48949796\u002Fibrahima-konate-closing-move-real-madrid",[45,135,62,66,154,155,64,156,157,65],"326323575902441472","326222713142120448","326257554193649664","326257601098551296",[46,141,69,73,159,160,71,161,162,72],"Andorra","Canada","Perth Glory","Deportivo Pereira","Konaté Nears Real Madrid Move: 48-Hour Talks Progress",{"awayScore":165,"awayTeam":166,"description":170,"homeScore":165,"homeTeam":171,"id":55,"kickoffAt":175,"length":176,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"leagueSlug":177,"probabilityLabel":54,"slug":178,"status":179,"tvStations":180,"venueCity":51,"venueName":181},0,{"code":167,"id":45,"imagePath":168,"name":46,"slug":169},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F541.png","real-madrid","Barcelona host Real Madrid in a La Liga title decider. The Catalans need a win to stay top, while a victory for Madrid would put them in pole position with two games left. The result could crown the champion.",{"code":172,"id":50,"imagePath":173,"name":51,"slug":174},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F529.png","barcelona","2026-05-10T19:00:00Z",90,"es-la-liga","barcelona-vs-real-madrid-2026-05-10","scheduled",[],"Camp Nou"]