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Didier Drogba, Kepa and Cristiano Ronaldo outbursts

Ranking 10 biggest Premier League player outbursts

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 17 Oct 2026

Kevin Keegan, Lisandro Martinez, Jose Mourinho

Ranking 10 Angriest Football Interviews in History

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 16 Oct 2026

Benji, StriveAid

StriveAid Winner Benji ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Opportunity at Charity Match

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 13 Oct 2026

Liverpool banner vs Man City

Ranking 10 Biggest Scandals in Football History

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 13 Oct 2026

Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho

Ranking 10 Best Peaks in Football History

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 12 Oct 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Rafael Leao, Goncalo Ramos

Ranking 7 Cristiano Ronaldo Heirs Portugal Can Turn To

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 6 Oct 2026

Gabriel Magalhaes, Arsenal

Ranking 10 Best Defenders in the World on Current Form

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 5 Oct 2026

England Players celebrating vs Czechia

4 England Stars Who Can Secure International Futures vs Croatia

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 2 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring Spain's opening goal against Saudi Arabia during a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group H match in Atlanta.

Ranking 10 Best Forwards in the World on Current Form (2026/27)

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 2 Oct 2026

David Raya, Arsenal

Ranking 10 Best Goalkeepers in the World on Current Form (2026/27)

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 30 Sept 2026

Juventus capital increase

Juventus Announce €250m Capital Increase Plan as Financial Losses Continue

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 30 Sept 2026

Erling Haaland, Manchester City

6 Manchester City Stars Who Stay or Go if Relegated

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 30 Sept 2026

Lionel Messi, Argentina, World Cup

The Greatest World Cup XI of All Time

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 29 Sept 2026

Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Barcelona

Xavi Called 74k-Capacity English Stadium His ‘Favourite in Europe’

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 29 Sept 2026

Kylian Mbappe, Zinedine Zidane, France

France Greatest XI of All Time

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 28 Sept 2026

Ranking 10 Best Midfielders in the World on Current Form

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 21 Sept 2026

Ranking Top 10 Ballon d’Or Winning Seasons in Football History

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 21 Sept 2026

Ranking 10 Best Players Never to Win the Ballon D’or

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 18 Sept 2026

Is João Pedro One of the Best Strikers in the World Right Now?

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 18 Sept 2026

Manchester City, Sheikh Mansour

Timeless Talent: Manchester City Best XI During and After 2008 Takeover

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 15 Sept 2026

Top 10 Manager and Player Partnerships in Football History

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 15 Sept 2026

Ranking 10 Best Trios Of All Time Including Messi, Neymar and Suarez

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 15 Sept 2026

Timeless Talent: Manchester United Should Have Signed Manchester City Hero Yaya Toure

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 9 Sept 2026

3 Real Madrid Stars who need to Bounce Back vs Inter Milan

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 8 Sept 2026

Timeless Talent: How 2014/15 Cristiano Ronaldo Fits into Real Madrid Current Attack

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 7 Sept 2026

Why Sergio Aguero is the Most Overlooked Premier League Striker

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 5 Sept 2026

Top Five 2026 Deadline Day Signings to Look Out For This Season

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 2 Sept 2026

Top 10 Most Shocking Deadline Day Transfers of All Time

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 2 Sept 2026

Sunderland Move For Arsenal Target Malick Fofana Takes Twist amid Crystal Palace Hijack

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 1 Sept 2026

Why Barcelona Wanted ‘Hardworking’ Gabriel Jesus

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 30 Aug 2026

Florentino Perez Sets March 2027 Date for Real Madrid Members’ Shirt Promise

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 29 Aug 2026

Manchester City vs Bournemouth: Player Ratings as City leave it late to start the Maresca era with a win

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 23 Aug 2026

2026-27 Premier League season

7 Reasons Why the 2026-27 Premier League Season Could Be Unmissable

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 17 Aug 2026

Greatest Premier League opening day matches

7 Greatest Premier League Opening Day Matches of All Time

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 12 Aug 2026

Eddie Howe Tipped as England’s Next Manager After Newcastle Exit

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 6 Aug 2026

Romelu Lukaku Looking for MLS Move after Boycotting Pre-Season Training with Napoli

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 5 Aug 2026

Tim Chase social media ban

“Add Seatbelts, Don’t Ban the Car”: Striver Founder Tim Chase On Social Media Age Restrictions

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 5 Aug 2026

Konstantinos Karetsas Borussia Dortmund

Who Is Konstantinos Karetsas? Borussia Dortmund’s New Wonderkid Midfielder

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 28 Jul 2026

PSG Set €120m Asking Price As Bradley Barcola Pushes For Liverpool Move

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 26 Jul 2026

Striver founder Tim Chase

Exclusive: Striver Founder Tim Chase on Building a Hate-Free Future for Football Fans

As told to Jude Mercer · Writer · 25 Jul 2026

FIFA Releases World Cup 2026 Integrity Report After Match-Fixing Claims

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 24 Jul 2026

Ranking The 10 Greatest FIFA World Cup Winning Teams Of All Time

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 21 Jul 2026

Real Madrid Set New FIFA World Cup Goalscoring Record Through Their International Stars

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 19 Jul 2026

Elijah Upson Arsenal

Arsenal Sign Tottenham Wonderkid Elijah Upson After Beating Rivals To His Signature

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 18 Jul 2026

Juventus Join Leeds United in Race to Sign Parma Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 3 Jul 2026

Harry Kane Brace Fires England Past DR Congo and Into World Cup Last 16

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 1 Jul 2026

Mexico Fans Flood Streets as the Hosts Reach World Cup Round of 16

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 1 Jul 2026

The 10 Biggest FIFA World Cup Upsets Of All Time Ranked

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 30 Jun 2026

Why South Korea’s World Cup Collapse Must Trigger Major Change

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 29 Jun 2026

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Jokes About Becoming US President After Viral FOX Sports Appearance

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 28 Jun 2026

Manchester City Agree £116m Deal for Elliot Anderson in Record-Breaking Midfield Move

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 26 Jun 2026

Scotland’s Tartan Army Takes Over Miami: How Scotland could upset the Samba Party

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 24 Jun 2026

World Cup 2026 records

Why this World Cup Could be the Most Record Breaking Yet

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 22 Jun 2026

Bernardo Silva Joins Real Madrid: Why Los Blancos Moved For Manchester City’s Midfield Maestro

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 17 Jun 2026

Virgil van Dijk Questions FIFA’s World Cup Hydration Breaks After Netherlands Draw

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 15 Jun 2026

PSG Target Ferran Torres as Barcelona Face Summer Transfer Test

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 13 Jun 2026

Harry Kane Transfer Uncertainty Emerges Days Before England’s World Cup Opener

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 12 Jun 2026

Rashford’s €30m Dilemma: Should Barcelona Make His Loan Permanent?

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 10 Jun 2026

When Could JJ Gabriel Make His Manchester United Debut? The 15-Year-Old Wonderkid Closing In on History

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 10 Jun 2026

Rio Ngumoha Provides Rare Bright Spot in England’s Unconvincing Win Over New Zealand

By Jude Mercer Jude Mercer · Writer · 8 Jun 2026

England’s World Cup Match-Winners: Three Players Who Could Deliver Glory In 2026

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 7 Jun 2026

PSG, Arsenal and Manchester United Battle for £80m West Ham Star Matheus Fernandes

By Jude Mercer · Writer · 5 Jun 2026