[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-bruno-fernandes-wins-fwa-award-19-assists-set-him-apart":61,"news-related-bruno-fernandes-wins-fwa-award-19-assists-set-him-apart-en":103,"news-related-match-bruno-fernandes-wins-fwa-award-19-assists-set-him-apart-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-39,-22,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":89,"title":102},"Bruno Fernandes has been named the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year for the 2025-26 season, a recognition of his extraordinary creative output for Manchester United. The club captain's 19 assists in the Premier League place him just one behind the all-time single-season record held jointly by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. His influence on the pitch has been the defining factor in United's campaign.\n\nThe statistics underline his dominance in chance creation. According to Opta, Fernandes has fashioned 120 opportunities for his teammates this season, a total that nearly doubles the output of the next-best player in the league. This figure also represents his personal best in a United shirt, surpassing his previous highs where he consistently topped the charts, save for one season where he finished second to Trent Alexander-Arnold.\n\nFernandes has excelled not just from set-pieces, a traditional strength of his game, but also in open play, where he leads the league in total chances created. His vision is matched by his execution, as evidenced by his league-leading number of chipped passes and a 50 percent higher volume of attempted through-balls compared to his peers. This combination of imagination and audacity has unlocked defenses all season.\n\nThe season has not been without its challenges. Manager Ruben Amorim was dismissed in January with Champions League qualification uncertain. Under Amorim, Fernandes often operated in a deeper midfield role but still managed to contribute significantly. The appointment of interim manager Michael Carrick marked a turning point for both the player and the team.\n\nCarrick moved Fernandes back into his preferred advanced position, a decision that has paid handsome dividends. Since mid-January, Fernandes has been directly involved in more goals than any other player in the Premier League. His resurgence has been central to a remarkable upturn in form that has seen United climb the table and secure a return to Europe's elite club competition.\n\nSpecific moments of brilliance have punctuated his season. These include a perfectly weighted through-ball to Benjamin Sesko at Turf Moor, a disguised pass to Bryan Mbeumo in a counter-attack against Manchester City, and a clever dummy that created a stoppage-time winner for Sesko against Fulham. His first-time pass to Matheus Cunha in a victory over Aston Villa further showcased his ability to dictate play.\n\nWhen asked about the key to Fernandes's form, Carrick highlighted the importance of providing the right platform. \"I think giving Bruno the platform to go and perform,\" Carrick stated. \"We are trying to create the structure and a team set-up to bring out the best of everyone within that.\" By trusting Fernandes in a position to maximize his impact, Carrick has been rewarded with a player who has driven United's late-season surge.\n\nThe FWA award caps a season where Fernandes has been the standout performer in the English top flight. His creativity, consistency, and leadership have been instrumental in Manchester United's successful pursuit of Champions League football. 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Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[111,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[112,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,131,132],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":135,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":136,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":137,"slug":138,"sourceName":139,"sourceURL":140,"teamId":141,"teamName":142,"teamIds":143,"teamNames":153,"title":163},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[141,88,144,145,146,147,148,149,150,151,152],"326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326257545754710016","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[142,101,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162],"New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Newcastle","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":165,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":166,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":167,"slug":168,"sourceName":139,"sourceURL":169,"teamId":170,"teamName":171,"teamIds":172,"teamNames":181,"title":190},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[170,173,174,175,176,177,178,179,180],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222713142120448","326222712819159040","326222707169431552","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[171,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Canada","Iraq","Anderlecht","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":192,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":193,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":194,"slug":195,"sourceName":196,"sourceURL":197,"teamId":198,"teamName":199,"teamIds":200,"teamNames":207,"title":214},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[198,201,202,78,84,114,203,204,205,206,118],"326257791738056704","326257545918287872","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[199,208,209,91,97,124,210,211,212,213,128],"Guinea","Liverpool","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea"]