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#Player Performance

Michael Carrick speaking about Marcus Rashford's return to form

Carrick: Rashford is our player and he's come back great

Michael Carrick praised Marcus Rashford's return, calling him 'our player' and noting he brings something different. Carrick expressed excitement for the season ahead.

A football player taking a penalty kick in a World Cup shootout, with a goalkeeper in goal and a stadium crowd in the background.

History 5 weeks ago

World Cup Penalty Shootout Analysis: Key Stats and Trends

With the World Cup quarter-finals approaching, an analysis of all 360 penalties taken in 39 shootouts since 1982 reveals key trends. Argentina leads with six wins in seven shootouts, while the Netherlands and Spain share a record four defeats. Players going central have a lower success rate, and teams kicking first have historically had a slight edge.

Transfers 5 weeks ago

Newcastle's 2024 Signings Under Pressure to Deliver After World Cup

Newcastle United's £100m-plus net spend last summer yielded limited immediate returns. As the club finalizes a move for Hoffenheim's Bazoumana Toure, head coach Eddie Howe expects more from last year's arrivals. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa showed promising form at the World Cup, raising hopes they can replicate that for Newcastle.

A football player celebrating after making an assist during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match, with the stadium crowd in the background.

Players 6 weeks ago

Players with Most Assists in FIFA World Cup 2026

An overview of the players with the most assists in the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting key playmakers and their contributions to the tournament.

Graphic showing FIFA Power Rankings with players like Dembele, Bellingham, and Rodri highlighted as biggest climbers after group stage.

Players 6 weeks ago

FIFA Power Rankings: Doku, Dembele, Rodri among biggest climbers

The FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco, reveal the biggest movers after the World Cup group stage. Ousmane Dembele, Jude Bellingham, and Rodri are among those who climbed significantly in attacking, creativity, and defending categories.

Graphic showing FIFA Power Rankings with Bilal El Khannouss and Kerim Alajbegovic as biggest climbers, and Lionel Messi at top of Attacking.

Players 6 weeks ago

FIFA Power Rankings: El Khannouss, Alajbegovic Lead Biggest Climbers

Morocco's Bilal El Khannouss and Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic made the biggest jumps in the latest FIFA Power Rankings, rising 351 and 276 spots respectively. Nicolas Pepe and Guela Doue also surged after standout performances in World Cup qualifying matches.

Deniz Undav celebrating after scoring a goal during a World Cup match.

Players 7 weeks ago

Deniz Undav Records 3 Goals, 2 Assists in Two World Cup Games

Deniz Undav has scored three goals and provided two assists in his first two World Cup matches, making a strong impact for Germany.