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Striver.FootballApril 20, 2026

Tite sacked & derby drama: Five major talking points from the Brasileirao matchday

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Tite sacked & derby drama: Five major talking points from the Brasileirao matchday

For the first time in this Brasileirao campaign, Round 6 fixtures took place across the weekend, and as always, there was no shortage of drama. Derbies, late moments, and even mana...

Louis SmithMarch 17, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti snubs Neymar for new faces in latest Brazil squad

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Carlo Ancelotti snubs Neymar for new faces in latest Brazil squad

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has made a bold decision with the Brazilian national team squad for the upcoming friendly matches. The matches are against France on March 26 at G...

Tomi IgelekeMarch 17, 2026

Winning start for Jardim, Vasco stun Palmeiras as Sao Paulo go top: Brasileirao matchday five round up

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Winning start for Jardim, Vasco stun Palmeiras as Sao Paulo go top: Brasileirao matchday five round up

After a few weeks away from league action, with clubs focusing on their respective state championships, the Brasileirao returned for Round five. It has been a wild couple of weeks...

Louis SmithMarch 13, 2026

Leonardo Jardim’s baptism of fire: A Rio derby final to start new Flamengo era

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Leonardo Jardim’s baptism of fire: A Rio derby final to start new Flamengo era

Leonardo Jardim had previously stated that he would never coach another Brazilian side in August 2025, while in charge of Cruzeiro. In December 2025, he left the Belo Horizonte-bas...

Louis SmithMarch 7, 2026

Why Flamengo sacked Filipe Luis in the midst of perfection

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Why Flamengo sacked Filipe Luis in the midst of perfection

There cannot be many managers in world football at any level who have been dismissed after a victory, let alone after an 8-0 win. Yet that is exactly what happened to Flamengo mana...

Louis SmithMarch 3, 2026

Jesse Lingard to become first modern Englishman in Brazil’s top-flight with shock Corinthians move

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Jesse Lingard to become first modern Englishman in Brazil’s top-flight with shock Corinthians move

Jesse Lingard looks set to join Corinthians on a one-year deal, with the option to extend for a further season. Should everything go to plan, the Englishman would become the first...

Louis SmithMarch 1, 2026

Neymar returns in style, red cards galore and Palmeiras stay on top: Brasileirao matchday four round up

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Neymar returns in style, red cards galore and Palmeiras stay on top: Brasileirao matchday four round up

After a couple of weeks with limited league action, and just one fixture last week that saw Corinthians edge out Athletico Paranaense in a 2-1 victory, the Brasileirao returned fol...

Louis SmithFebruary 27, 2026

Scouting report: Why Palmeiras’ Allan has emerged on Liverpool’s radar

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Scouting report: Why Palmeiras’ Allan has emerged on Liverpool’s radar

Liverpool are actively tracking 21-year-old Palmeiras youngster Allan, who looks to be a very natural, albeit underdeveloped, successor to Liverpool and Premier League icon Mohamed...

Richard MallockFebruary 26, 2026

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John Terry vs Virgil van Dijk: Is longevity or peak performance the ultimate measure of a Premier League great?

Last week, Jermaine Pennant sparked a nationwide debate on who is better, Virgil van Dijk or John Terry. While both defenders played in different eras and had to adapt to different...

Louis SmithFebruary 25, 2026

Brazil begin a defining year: Preparing for a historic home World Cup in 2027

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Brazil begin a defining year: Preparing for a historic home World Cup in 2027

The Women’s World Cup is now just over a year away, and hosts Brazil are beginning their journey towards the showpiece event. It is a moment that promises to be historic for the na...

Louis SmithFebruary 25, 2026

Vasco da Gama sack Fernando Diniz: The breaking point after Fluminense defeat

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Vasco da Gama sack Fernando Diniz: The breaking point after Fluminense defeat

Vasco da Gama have parted ways with manager Fernando Diniz. This comes after they lost 1-0 to Fluminense in the Campeonato Carioca semi-final. Club president Pedrinho held a press...

Richard MallockFebruary 24, 2026

Jurgen Klopp 2.0? How Vitor Matos is taking the Championship by storm at Swansea City

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Jurgen Klopp 2.0? How Vitor Matos is taking the Championship by storm at Swansea City

Vitor Matos has brought belief since he was appointed as head coach of Swansea City in November 2025. Despite a 2-1 home defeat to Derby County in his debut game as Swansea manager...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 24, 2026

Why every academy youngster will keep a watchful eye on Ajay Tavares’ move to Barcelona

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Why every academy youngster will keep a watchful eye on Ajay Tavares’ move to Barcelona

Ajay Tavares might be a relative unknown name in the world of football, but over the past week or so, he has quickly become one of the most talked-about youngsters in the game. Bar...

Vishal SubramanianFebruary 24, 2026

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Brighton’s data-led approach has been a mixed bag recently, but can they get it right with Said El Mala?

Brighton & Hove Albion are at a crossroads in their eighth consecutive year as a Premier League team. In the period they have defied all odds to cement themselves as an established...

Mark KinyanjuiFebruary 21, 2026

La Fabrica strikes again: Decoding the rapid rise of Gonzalo Garcia at Real Madrid

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La Fabrica strikes again: Decoding the rapid rise of Gonzalo Garcia at Real Madrid

Global superstars dominate the spotlight at a club like Real Madrid, but it takes something special for a homegrown player to be more impressive than the rest. The excitement this...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 20, 2026

Anisio Cabral: Who is the goalscoring sensation likened to Didier Drogba by Jose Mourinho?

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Anisio Cabral: Who is the goalscoring sensation likened to Didier Drogba by Jose Mourinho?

18-year-old striker Anisio Cabral is playing with a level of maturity that fans rarely see in a teenager. In roughly 20 minutes of senior football, he scored twice, consequently le...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 20, 2026

The Little Magician’s final act: Philippe Coutinho’s Vasco departure sparks important mental health conversation

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The Little Magician’s final act: Philippe Coutinho’s Vasco departure sparks important mental health conversation

Philippe Coutinho has parted ways with his boyhood club, Vasco da Gama, for the second time in his career after agreeing to mutually terminate his contract with the club. Coutinho...

Richard MallockFebruary 19, 2026

The Cristian Chivu blueprint: How Inter Milan moved on from Simone Inzaghi to dominate Serie A

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The Cristian Chivu blueprint: How Inter Milan moved on from Simone Inzaghi to dominate Serie A

When the Inter Milan hierarchy turned to Christian Chivu to replace Simeone Inzaghi shortly after the Italian manager left for Al Hilal following their 5-0 drubbing to PSG in the f...

Mark KinyanjuiFebruary 19, 2026

Geovany Quenda: Where will he play for Chelsea under Liam Rosenior?

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Geovany Quenda: Where will he play for Chelsea under Liam Rosenior?

Chelsea completed the signing of Geovany Quenda in March 2025. He will become a Blues player in July 2026, more than a year after the transfer was agreed. The youngster has played...

Jonathan BlackFebruary 19, 2026

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Life after Casemiro: Scouring Europe for Manchester United’s next great midfielder

In January, Manchester United officially confirmed that Casemiro will depart Old Trafford this summer after four years at the club. The Brazilian veteran has been a polarising figu...

Mark KinyanjuiFebruary 18, 2026

Brasileirao 2026: Athletico Paranaense’s perfect start faces a historic hurdle in Corinthians

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Brasileirao 2026: Athletico Paranaense’s perfect start faces a historic hurdle in Corinthians

Athletico Paranaense and Corinthians face off in a rescheduled match from matchweek two. The original game had been postponed due to Corinthians’ involvement in the Supercopa do Br...

Louis SmithFebruary 18, 2026

Hale End magic: Why Marli Salmon is already playing for Arsenal first team at 16

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Hale End magic: Why Marli Salmon is already playing for Arsenal first team at 16

There was excitement around the Emirates Stadium when Marli Ellis Salmon came on as a substitute for his home debut in the game against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup, with the resul...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 17, 2026

Mikel Arteta has a secret weapon and he’s undefeated as an Arsenal starter this season

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Mikel Arteta has a secret weapon and he’s undefeated as an Arsenal starter this season

Arsenal are preparing for a historic end to the 2025-26 campaign as their quest for an unprecedented quadruple intensifies. Mikel Arteta’s side topped the UEFA Champions League gro...

Vishal SubramanianFebruary 17, 2026

Why the biggest clubs in the world are tracking Vasilije Kostov

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Why the biggest clubs in the world are tracking Vasilije Kostov

The biggest clubs are all starting to talk about Crvena Zvezda star Vasilije Kostov. The latest Kostov transfer news has scouts flooding into Belgrade, eager to see the teenager li...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 16, 2026

Milos Kerkez: Analyzing the left-back’s explosive 2026 form at Liverpool

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Milos Kerkez: Analyzing the left-back’s explosive 2026 form at Liverpool

Milos Kerkez is fast becoming the player Liverpool believed they were signing in the summer of 2025. His start to life at Anfield came with plenty of criticism. This was largely be...

Louis SmithFebruary 16, 2026

CAF president Patrice Motsepe after Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania won the AFCON 2027 bid

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AFCON 2027: Why Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania’s historic bid will defy the sceptics

The whispers of doubt had been circulating over East Africa’s level of preparedness for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). For the first time in history, Kenya, Ugand...

Mark KinyanjuiFebruary 14, 2026

Six goal thrillers, late drama and a sacking: Brasileirao matchweek three round up

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Six goal thrillers, late drama and a sacking: Brasileirao matchweek three round up

With each passing matchweek, the Brasileirao continues to grow in drama and intensity. The latest round delivered once again, serving up epic fightbacks, late equalisers, and a ret...

Louis SmithFebruary 13, 2026

Why Marco Palestra could be Gennaro Gattuso’s secret weapon for Italy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

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Why Marco Palestra could be Gennaro Gattuso’s secret weapon for Italy’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Italy’s 2026 World Cup playoff semifinal against Northern Ireland feels like a moment that could define this group. After a heavy defeat to Norway, doubts have started to creep in...

Tomi IgelekeFebruary 13, 2026

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Why Jhon Duran’s 13-month whistle-stop tour is the ultimate cautionary tale for young footballers

In October 2024, Jhon Duran was the name causing waves of excitement across European football. He had just lobbed Manuel Neuer from distance to secure a historic UEFA Champions Lea...

Mark KinyanjuiFebruary 12, 2026