captain

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Guardiola's three children, as well as former captain Fernandinho, ex-sporting director Txiki Begiristain and goalkeeper Ederson - who left last summer - helped bring out all 20 trophies won under Guardiola.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The family of the ship's captain, Ashish Kumar Singh, 38, from the eastern state of Bihar, is mourning his death.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The captain questioned Brown’s handling of the takeoff and Brown responded in a way the captain alleged was threatening, according to National Transportation Safety Board documents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

As captain Bernardo Silva's number 20 went up on the fourth official's board on 59 minutes, Guardiola could not keep his emotion in check any longer.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“It is the fault of the beets,” the captain said.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood