Brazil produces world-class footballers by the hundreds — but mostly because it's a giant.
Strip out size and the real overachiever is tiny Uruguay: under 4 million people, more football greatness per capita than anywhere on Earth.
The new issue of The Atlas is out: why is South America so exceptionally good at men’s football?
Arsenal remain the benchmark in the FA Cup.
With 14 titles, Arsenal have lifted the FA Cup more often than any other club, narrowly ahead of Manchester United on 13.
Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League assist record today.
Incredible considering he had none in his first seven games of the season.
An excellent achievement, made all the more impressive when you look at the names on the list 👏
@TheAthleticFC
🏆 League Cup (2018)
🏆 Premier League (2018)
🏆 Community Shield (2018)
🏆 League Cup (2019)
🏆 Premier League (2019)
🏆 FA Cup (2019)
🏆 Community Shield (2019)
🏆 League Cup (2020)
🏆 League Cup (2021)
🏆 Premier League (2021)
🏆 Premier League (2022)
🏆 Premier League (2023)
🏆 FA Cup (2023)
🏆 Champions League (2023)
🏆 Super Cup (2023)
🏆 Club World Cup (2023)
🏆 Premier League (2024)
🏆 Community Shield (2024)
🏆 League Cup (2026)
🏆 FA Cup (2026)
Ten years. 20 trophies. One Pep Guardiola 🩵
With a zoomed-out view of England's World Cup squad, there is a notable mix of experienced international players alongside those with a smattering of caps — many in the single figures.
📝 @MarkCarey93
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Made a few tweaks to our PELE ratings as we finalize our World Cup model.
Spain is a reasonably clear #1 now with ARG/ENG/FRA basically tied for second.