Auckland City defeated Birkenhead United 5-1 in National League - Northern. The fixture is part of the Northern League - 3 stage in the 2023 season. The match was played at Kiwitea Street in Auckland. L. Gardner officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Auckland City vs Birkenhead United meeting in National League - Northern with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Auckland City and Birkenhead United. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
National League - NorthernRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
Model outlook versus market-implied chances (overround removed from decimal odds). For entertainment and analysis only — not betting advice.
Estimated outcome mix from Sportra's pre-match model
No prematch 1X2 odds snapshot available.
No in-play odds snapshot was captured for this match.
As his contract demands have reportedly dropped to reach an agreement over a new deal, Vinicius Junior's salary at Real Madrid has surfaced. Vinicius Junior‘s contractual situation at Real Madrid will inevitably rank among the most scrutinized storylines of the 2026-27 season, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the campaign. Amid reports that his salary demands have softened, financial details regarding the Brazilian superstar’s compensation have surfaced. Back in December 2024, after claiming the FIFA The Best award, Vinicius initiated contract discussions seeking to become the club’s highest-paid player above newly arrived Kylian Mbappe. Negotiations between the club and player hit a standstill, and with the winger struggling to maintain his peak form, contract talks have dragged on into the final year of his current deal. According to a report by Spanish outlet Diario AS, Vinicius signed a five-year contract in 2022 valued at €75 million net (roughly $82 million USD) running through 2027. Structured as an escalating wage scale from €10 million up to €18 million net, the Brazilian has earned an average net salary of €15 million per season over the life of the agreement. Mbappe commands a similar base take-home wage since joining Real Madrid in July 2024, earning between €15 million and €16.5 million net per season. However, the crucial financial distinction lies in Mbappe’s signing bonus (reported between €100 million and €150 million net spread over five years after arriving on a free transfer), coupled with retaining the majority of his commercial image rights. Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring with teammate Vinicius Junior. (Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Vinicius lowers his salary demands amid contract talks Following his appearance at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, Vinicius and Real Madrid held a summit at the Valdebebas training complex, where the player’s camp signaled willingness to accept roughly €30 million annually, down from initial demands. However, pen was never put to paper, and friction with then-head coach Xabi Alonso slowed progress, leaving the club in a precarious position with just 12 months remaining on the contract. As reported by Diario AS, Vinicius has now adjusted his target down to a net annual salary of €20 million, representing a modest increase over his current €18 million scale. However, secondary terms like a signing bonus and image rights distribution remain active sticking points, mirroring the complex negotiations required for Mbappé’s deal. Image rights represent a vital revenue pillar for Vinicius, who maintains an extensive endorsement portfolio across 18 major international brands, including Apple, PlayStation, Nike, and Boss. In Mbappe’s case, retaining his image rights allowed Real Madrid to structure a competitive contract that might otherwise have proven financially unfeasible. Adding another layer to the process is Vinicius’ representation team at Roc Nation (the agency founded by Jay-Z that is also navigating Yan Diomandé’s high-profile transfer dealings). With his deal expiring in June 2027, rival clubs can legally approach the Brazilian winger with a pre-contract agreement starting next January, forcing Real Madrid’s front office to either finalize an extension or explore a transfer before losing him for nothing.
After Ben White’s goal in a friendly match against Uruguay in March was used as an example of what the newly enforced rules will be disallowing at the World Cup, England boss Thomas Tuchel was asked for his opinion. 🗣️”I fear for the referees.” Thomas Tuchel discusses IFAB rule changes taking place at the World […] The post “There are a lot of changes of rules” – England boss Thomas Tuchel on rule changes ahead of World Cup (Video) appeared first on SoccerNews.
Tap a headline to view metadata and excerpt fields in Sportra, then use the article website button to continue on the original publisher page.
