In Gareth Southgate’s first two seasons managing Middlesbrough, the club finished 12th and 13th in the Premier League—respectable, but hardly headline-worthy. That summer, he confidently claimed, “We already have English players who can control the ball. We have geniuses.” At the time, managing the England national team was the farthest thing from his mind. His focus was solely on developing young talents for the senior squad. So when the opportunity unexpectedly arrived, Southgate was just as surprised as anyone. “I wasn’t aiming for this journey,” he admitted. “I had hoped England would perform well at Euro 2016 so Hodgson could stay on.” At the time Sam Allardyce was appointed head…

In Brazil’s recent clash with Serbia, the stats reveal a clear story: both Coutinho and Neymar delivered one assist each and combined for seven key passes. According to Bangla Cricket Live, it’s evident these two stars serve as the creative engine behind Brazil’s attacking force. Meanwhile, Mexico enters the conversation with an intriguing stat of their own—they’ve advanced past the group stage in six straight World Cups since 1994, yet heartbreakingly fallen in the Round of 16 every time. This time, the trio of Lozano, Vela, and Hernández—Mexico’s high-energy front line—will try to break that curse against a formidable Brazilian squad. In recent offensive transitions, Brazil has shown an improved…