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Argentina bounce back while France, Japan and Spain narrowly clinch a spot in the quarterfinals. Just how good are these teams really?

A look at the pantheon of greats who’ve passed through the competition offers a sense of how the tournament has evolved in modern times.

What to make of the Argentina-Morocco fiasco? Is the competition as level as it looks? Can France and Japan go all the way?

These eleven promising footballers will be competing for gold — and maybe even an added career boost — during the men’s soccer tournament.

Which positions need reinforcements? Does Arteta actually need to buy a striker? Our detailed analysis answers these questions and more.

Critics said Real Madrid were fortunate to get past Guardiola’s possession machine at the Etihad. The numbers prove them wrong.

“I’m the best playmaker right now. After me, Rodri, then Toni Kroos, Kimmich and Enzo Fernández.”

We take a look at how Serie A teams have fared so far this season in front of goal and defensively through expected goals (xG)…

Sunday’s 2–2 draw between Napoli and AC Milan marked a battle between two wounded giants. Milan were fresh off an unfortunate loss to…