striker

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Robert Lewandowski may be 37 but the evergreen Poland striker is still a class act and Barcelona are yet to confirm if he will stay beyond the summer.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The goals flowed even if the silverware didn't - 206 in total, the England striker charged around St James', arm aloft, to become Newcastle and the Premier League's all-time top scorer.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Former England striker Jeff Astle, who died following years of neurological symptoms, is considered the first footballer whose death was shown to have been impacted by heading footballs.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Ex-Blackburn Rovers striker Chris Sutton told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I still think that Arsenal will win the Premier League. I think they have the easier fixtures, and Man City will slip up in theirs."

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“No, it had something to do with Mrs. Strauss’s husband. He delivers ice down at the Stockyards. I suppose with the unrest that’s going on, a striker accidentally caused his horse to spook.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros