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MY PERFECT XI ANITA ASANTE

The former Lionesses defender selects a cosmopolitan side brimming with talent and guided by an all-time great

Complete TOSH

John Toshack's remarkable career took him from Wales, Liverpool and Real Madrid to Azerbaijan, Morocco and Iran. After a brush with death in 2022, he tells his story to FFT

30 WONDERKIDS WHO FADED

FFT remembers the young stars who slipped by the wayside, via backflips, seal dribbles and a suffering goose

Diego on for The son of God

Growing up as the initially unrecognised offspring of Diego Maradona wasn't easy, but after winning his dad's heart and enjoying success in beach soccer, the Neapolitan explains why he's now found peace

VIVA LA REVOLUTION

Horrified at the Glazer family's impending takeover two decades ago, a group of Manchester United fans went to church. FC United was their divine inspiration, a phoenix club born at the heart of the community

THE SLOT MACHINE

Via the shock exit of Jurgen Klopp, key figures tell the inside story of how a group of rising stars and future kings were brought to Liverpool - and how their new Dutch boss led them to the top of the Premier League

SCOTLAND'S OTHER DERBY

It may lack the Old Firm's toxicity, but Edinburgh's head-to-head is no less hostile. FFT went to witness it first hand

LIFE BEGINS AT 40

Now in his fifth decade, Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of retiring - not with a World Cup in his sights and while still scoring for club and country. But should that decision be taken out of his hands, and could less be more?

SUCCESSION

Bob Paisley delivered glory when he followed Bill Shankly as Liverpool boss. At other clubs, though, following a legendary gaffer has had mixed results...

SING WHEN YOU'RE WINNING

FEATURE FOOTBALL SONGS SING WHEN YOU'RE WINNING From El Tel to John Barnes, footballers once delivered a string of memorable tunes and even the odd No.1 FFT salutes a lost tradition

"PLANTING THAT FLAG WASN'T PLANNED, IT JUST HAPPENED. IT MADE ME A HERO"

Graeme Souness should have had his feet up in the mid-90s after undergoing heart surgery, but then Galatasaray made him an offer he simply couldn't refuse. In his own words, he recalls controversy, fallouts, threats... but certainly no regrets

WHEN BUENOS AIRES BECAME BRAZIL

Black-and-white-striped compatriots Botafogo and Atletico Mineiro descended on Argentina's capital for the Copa Libertadores final - and FFT joined the 70,000 travelling fans to witness the madness

Sporting chance

Several managers have failed to return Manchester United to their perch since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. Ruben Amorim overcame potential bans and a Christmas row with Jesus to revive a listing Lisbon giant, but can lightning strike twice at Old Trafford? Those who know him best reveal all

"SO TELL ME...WHO DID WIN THE RUMBELOWS CUP THE END?"

Returning to the White House this month, Donald Trump will be central to next year's World Cup. His football/soccer links go back decades, via Saint & Greavsie, a possible Rangers takeover... and reports of a six-match stint as Wolves' youth-team goalkeeper

Return of the target man

Chris Wood began 2024-25 in the goalscoring form of his life, hitting double figures before Christmas as Nottingham Forest gatecrashed the Premier League's top four. He tells FFT how New Zealand toughened him up, and why he left Newcastle

ESCAPE TO VICTORY

More than three years have passed since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan sparked a resurgence of the Taliban. It forced the country's women's team to flee, but they've inspired many since setting up home at Australian club Melbourne Victory. This is their remarkable story...

BILL WYMAN

The original Rolling Stones bassist on pretending to have toothache to go and watch Crystal Palace, and taking Ian Wright around London's clubs...

JULES BREACH

The TNT Sports reporter on why the FA Cup remains magic for clubs at all levels of the pyramid

SOME MARSEILLE

A former Champions League winner now plays in a bona fide Oasis tribute band - what's the story?

ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI

“Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me and I said yes – even though it was very tough to understand every word he was saying!”

How Liverpool have changed under new manager Arne Slot

The Reds have had to adapt to life without their legendary boss Jurgen Klopp, But their new managers tactical tweaks showed highly promising early signs

Why Cole Palmer is an absolute genius on a football pitch

Chelsea’s attacking star attracts plenty of mirth for his interviews, but he often displays unrivalled intelligence in the heat of Premier League action

CORINTHIANS X SENNA 2018-19

Kit connoisseur Phil Delves looks back at an ultimate 'collab shirt' from South America - one that heralded a black and gold craze

"THE MISSILE SIRENS WOULD START DURING TRAINING, SO WE'D HAVE TO GO INSIDE AND TAKE COVER"

The Welsh international striker recalls growing up in Africa, humiliation at Derby and air strikes in Israel, not to mention a certain hat-tricks record...

"I SWAPPED SHIRTS WITH ETO'O AFTER MY DEBUT HE PROBABLY USED MINE ON HIS WINDOWS"

The lifelong Magpie opens up about earning Sir Bobby’s trust, his new career in the Middle East, and how Ruud van Nistelrooy knew I wanted to kick him”

"SVEN GOT IN TOUCH TO SEE IF I'D BE KEEN ON PLAYING FOR ENGLAND THAT MADE ME SO PROUD"

The former Italian shot-stopper tells FourFourTwo about following in his father’s footsteps at Milan and the game that changed Chelsea forever...

Why Thomas Tuchel is the perfect fit for the England job

The new gaffer might not have been born and bred in Barnsley, but he’s long proved himself to be particularly astute in high-profile knockout competitions

GREEN SHOOTS

Less than two years ago, Saint-Etienne were at real risk of relegation to the semi-professional third tier - unthinkable for a club who were the finest in France throughout the 1960s and '70s. Now Les Verts are back in the big time following last term's Ligue 2 play-off success. Oh, and they're also billionaires...

Why I love Scottish football

The legendary goal-getter recounts his strangest tales, featuring Graeme Souness punch-ups, broken sofas, Duncan Ferguson's errant pigeon and, of course, Gazza...

A MATCH WITH THE MONKS THE GREATEST COMPETITION PRIZE EVER

A globe-trotting FourFourTwo has gone beyond even Tanzania’s borders this month. American fan Matthew Eide of the Far Away Football blog ventured to equally mountainous Bhutan, after winning the most unusual of raffles...