The team has been so strong at previous AFCONs, but [we were] young and learning about each other. I feel like everyone's now entering their prime. There's a big unity and a big family, and that starts from the coach as well as the players. That's bringing out the best in me and all the players.
Celebrating the new year with a victory, we're very happy. We knew they were going to make things difficult for us. They played a great game, but so did we, and we were more clinical. Now on to the Super Cup,
What do I do with this? What do I do with this, Atlanta Falcons? Bijan Robinson is one more big game against the New Orleans Saints from potentially challenging Chris Johnson's scrimmage yard record. Kirk Cousins has led this team to a three-game winning streak, the longest since they took control of the NFC South in the earlier parts of last season. Atlanta has a chance to end the season on a 4-game winning streak for the first time since 2019.
"It's not an easy situation. I want to give him all the support in the world; I've already spoken to him about it privately. He's one of the family, we love him very much, and we need him both on and off the field," he told TNT Sports.
Barcelona are currently navigating its most difficult period under Hansi Flick, with the team slowly ebbing away from Real Madrid at the top of the table. This difficult period began over a month ago with a stunning 4-1 collapse away to Sevilla, which marked their first league defeat of the season. This was followed by the painful 2-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico on October 26, a result that allowed their biggest rivals to pull further ahead.
There has never been any incident, any strange behaviour from anyone. There are no schoolyard fights. The feeling is one of family, of unity, prioritising the common good over individual gain. That says a lot about this group of footballers,
Speaking to Ferdinand on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, Gerrard says a lack of personal connection between players was ultimately the group's downfall, and how those relationships are now very different now. "I believe we had the football IQ and intelligence to adapt and make it work together," said Gerrard. "But there was a bigger problem with England in my opinion. I think we were all egotistical losers. "I watch the telly now and I see [Jamie] Carragher sitting next to Paul Scholes on this fan debate and they look like they've been best mates for 20 years.
Chloe Kelly explained that the 'clicking' celebration among England forwards was a signal from their group called the 'finishers' or the 'positive clique,' promoting teamwork and enjoyment.
Yesterday we lost, and it hurt. I felt sadness, not just as a player, but as someone who truly cares. Even though I'm currently injured, I picked up the phone right after the match and called a few team-mates to lift their spirits, because that's what you do when you care about your team.
