Ballon d'Or

Hansi Flick gives interesting verdict on Barcelona star Yamal’s Kopa Trophy claim

Hansi Flick has backed Lamine Yamal's claim that Pau Cubarsí deserved the Kopa Trophy, while praising the Barcelona winger's mentality following the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

AFCON 2025

Explained: How Bayern Munich and Ajax agreed to a mid-season clash at Kenya’s new Talanta Stadium ahead of AFCON 2027

Mark Kinyanjui1 hr ago

Premier League

Manchester United Transfer News: Fulham ‘leader’ being monitored amid Lisandro Martinez doubts

Sulayman Salahudeen1 hr ago

Premier League

Kobbie Mainoo injury update ahead of Man Utd clash with Chelsea

Tia Thorne1 hr ago

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Roberto Carlos

Welcome to Striver

A short word from Roberto Carlos on what brought him to Striver, and what the next generation can take from his career.

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Striver Brasil · Em breve

Brazil doesn’t play in straight lines.

We’re building a home for Brazilian football inside Striver. The Brasileirão, the Seleção and the legends who changed the game, in Portuguese, plus Roberto Carlos’s own squad. Stay tuned.

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Roberto Carlos, number 6 for Brazil, bends over to place the ball for a free kick. — IMAGO / Kolvenbach

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Premier League

Liverpool vs Arsenal: 5 Young Players to Watch at Anfield

Six young players to watch when Liverpool face Arsenal at Anfield.

By Mark KinyanjuiTactical Analyst3 hr ago · 3 min read

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Female footballers deserve better than the menstrual cycle being blamed for ACL injuries

Dr Karli Richards, Roma van der Walt and Blake Rivers explain why female footballers need better research, individualised support and a more holistic approach to…

By Tia ThorneWriter3 hr ago

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Premier League

Arsenal frontrunners to sign £125m winger dubbed ‘top’ by ex-Spurs boss

Arsenal could be favourites to sign Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz next summer, with the Turkish international valued at around £125m.

By Tia ThorneWriter4 hr ago

Premier League

Tia Thorne’s top 10 Arsenal signings in history

Striver’s Arsenal lead writer Tia Thorne picks 10 of the club’s standout signings, from Invincibles legends to stars shaping the modern team

By Tia ThorneWriter4 hr ago

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MLS

Is Lionel Messi in talks with Newell’s Old Boys over fairytale return?

Lionel Messi has been linked with a move back to Newell's Old Boys.

By Sulayman SalahudeenFootball Writer5 hr ago

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WSL

Why Arsenal Women are struggling to score in the WSL

Arsenal Women have scored just seven goals in seven WSL games. Striver.football examine their attacking patterns, chance creation and selection problems.