Carlo Ancelotti revealed Vinícius Jr was not among the top five penalty takers based on stats. Raphinha was the best, followed by Neymar, Igor Thiago, Bruno Guimarães, and Martinelli.
Julián Quiñones has recorded five goal contributions in five games at the current World Cup, maintaining an unstoppable form.
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro expressed heartbreak after Brazil's World Cup exit, saying the team disappointed all Brazilians and will be remembered as the generation that didn't win the title.
Erling Haaland has been awarded the Michelob Ultra Superior Player of the Match trophy at the FIFA World Cup.
Dani Olmo left Barcelona's La Masia at 16 to join Dinamo Zagreb, a move that surprised many but proved pivotal. Former coaches and directors explain how the Croatian club's early debut opportunities and family support helped shape the Spain international.
USA striker Folarin Balogun is eligible to face Belgium in the World Cup quarterfinals after FIFA suspended his automatic match ban for a one-year probationary period. Balogun, 25, has scored three goals for the US at the 2026 tournament.
Chelsea have secured the future of 16-year-old midfielder Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli, who signed scholarship terms and will convert to a professional contract when he turns 17 in January. The England youth international rejected several top European clubs to commit to the Blues.
Thiago Alcantara stated he does not have the required coaching badges to join Andoni Iraola's staff or become a coach at Liverpool.
France coach Didier Deschamps says Kylian Mbappé's public image does not reflect reality, calling him mature and a team leader. Deschamps expressed happiness having Mbappé as captain.
Mikel Oyarzabal said he wouldn't call Lionel Messi a striker because he embodies everything football is, but he would still choose him as the best striker in the World Cup.
