The Players Tribune

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The Players’ Tribune is a new media company that provides athletes with a platform to connect directly with their fans, in their own words. Founded by Derek Jeter, The Players’ Tribune publishes first-person articles from athletes, providing unique insight into the daily sports conversation. Through impactful and powerful long- and short-form articles, video series and podcasts, The Players’ Tribune brings fans closer than ever to the games they love.

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Every time I hear the anthem play before our matches, no matter if it’s a friendly, or a World Cup final, I feel the same thing: gratefulness.

Julie Ertz

The EuroLeague final four will always hold a special place in my heart.... I recently went to Vitoria to see this year's edition of the final four — and man, fo

Ricky Rubio

"Eu não ia desistir do meu sonho. Aquela menininha agora é jogadora de futebol. Valeu a pena todo o sacrifício."

Andressinha

At one point I started to dream about playing football for real. It’s what I did best. It’s what I liked. It’s what I wanted.

Andressinha

Here I am, once again, facing a new struggle. Am I too old? Am I fit enough? Am I done?

Carli Lloyd
England's Fran Kirby Lost Her Mom Without Warning | The Players' Tribune
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"My life has often felt like a scattered puzzle, but even when everything seems perfect, and I can see the whole picture, there is still that piece missing.”

Fran Kirby

We will stop at nothing to try to make our supporters’ dream come true. If that does happen, it won’t be a fairy tale. It’ll be because we deserve it.

Andrew Robertson

We’re all people living together on this planet. Some of us have just been luckier than others, through no merit of our own.

Erin McLeod

I’d do all the things my dad taught me on the pitch while, about 200 metres away, he slept in the car in the parking lot.

Steven Bergwijn