Bernardo Silva on Manchester City rivals and 'hatred'. Plus: France's scary World Cup squad

The Athletic FC ⚽ is The Athletic’s daily football (or soccer, if you prefer) newsletter. Sign up to receive it directly to your inbox.Hi! He’s been one of the Premier League’s most gifted playmakers, and it turns out Bernardo Silva has opinions as wide as his passing range. He’ll be missed.Coming up:🗣️ Bernardo interview🇫🇷 Can anyone stop France?🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 EPL’s English coach shortage👦 City’s youth dominanceAdvertisement