When Gilberto Silva speaks about the World Cup, people naturally listen.
The former Brazil midfielder knows exactly what it takes to succeed on football's biggest stage, having lifted the trophy himself in 2002.
Yet during this summer's tournament, Gilberto has chosen not to simply offer analysis or predictions.
Instead, he has been asking supporters for theirs.
Live from the World Cup, Gilberto has been using the Striver app to invite fans into the conversation, encouraging them to share their score predictions, opinions and excitement as the tournament unfolds.
It is a simple idea, but one that reflects exactly what Striver.Football is trying to build: a football community where supporters have a genuine voice.
Why Gilberto Silva Wants Fans To Be Part Of The Conversation
Football conversations often flow in one direction.
Former players speak.
Supporters listen.
Striver turns that around.
Rather than telling supporters what to think, Gilberto invited them to become part of the discussion themselves by sharing their own predictions ahead of one of the tournament's biggest matches.
The score itself was never the most important part.
What mattered was creating another opportunity for fans to feel involved in the World Cup, no matter where in the world they were watching from.
Every prediction, every comment and every opinion became part of a wider football conversation.
A World Cup Winner Building Football Communities
Gilberto's role within Striver extends far beyond his achievements as a player.
As one of Striver's mentors and co-founders, he represents the belief that football should be about learning, sharing experiences and connecting generations
That philosophy is reflected in the way he engages with supporters.
Whether discussing major tournaments, answering questions or encouraging fan interaction through the app, Gilberto continues to use his experience to help bring people closer to the game.
It is a different kind of leadership.
Not from the centre of midfield, but from within the football community itself.
The World Cup Lives Beyond The Pitch
The World Cup has always been about more than what happens on the pitch.
It is about conversations before kick-off.
Predictions between friends.
Debates over team selections.
Moments shared with family and fellow supporters.
Striver has embraced that side of football throughout the tournament, creating opportunities for fans to become active participants rather than passive observers.
Gilberto's latest question is another example of that approach.
Instead of simply posting his own thoughts, he opened the conversation to everyone else.
Why Every Fan's Voice Matters
One of Striver's core ideas is that football belongs to the people who live it every day.
Supporters don't just consume football.
They shape its culture.
By asking fans to share their predictions and opinions during the World Cup, Gilberto reinforced that message.
A World Cup winner standing inside one of football's greatest tournaments and asking supporters what they think is a reminder that every voice has value.
The conversation becomes richer when everyone has the chance to contribute.
Connecting Football Fans Around The World
As the World Cup continues, moments like these help connect supporters across different countries, cultures and generations.
Some fans will watch from the stands.
Others will follow from home.
Many will join the conversation through the Striver app.
Gilberto Silva understands that football's greatest strength has always been its ability to bring people together.
By taking the World Cup conversation directly to supporters, he is helping ensure that the biggest tournament in football is not only something fans watch, but something they help shape.
Because the future of football is not just about who plays the game.
It is also about who gets to be part of the conversation.
