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Lionel Messi's first ever interview with an English publication, 20 years on

In 2005 FourFourTwo visited the Nou Camp to interview Ronaldinho. We also met, for the first time, a then 18-year-old called Lionel Messi and conducted what is believed to be his first in-depth interview with an English-language publication

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‘I’m available for hire and haven’t retired! There was a bit of fake news a couple of years ago. I still feel the energy to keep on going and I try to master the ageing problems as much as I can’ Martin Tyler on continuing commentary in his eighties

Martin Tyler is a household name thanks to thousands of commentaries in a prolific career

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Incredible Lionel Messi prediction made by Ronaldinho 20 years ago unearthed

Twenty years ago, the Brazilian spoke to FourFourTwo just before he won the only Ballon d’Or of his career – he also told us about a player who’d recently made his first league start. Some kid called Lionel Messi…

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"In the tunnel, I said to Diego Maradona, ‘I’m pissed.’ He said, ‘It’s OK, Gazza, so am I…’ I just started laughing!" Paul Gascoigne on lining up against Maradona

The maverick pair were two of the game’s most skilful - and unpredictable - players of their generation

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‘I get that some Everton fans wanted a fashionista appointment, but I do think I was the right appointment - we were in uncharted territory in the Premier League.’ Sean Dyche tells FourFourTwo how proud he is of Toffees stint

Now in charge at Nottingham Forest, Sean Dyche helped to stabilise Everton against the threat of relegation

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‘I’m convinced it will be unforgettable’ Javier Zanetti tells FourFourTwo about joining forces with Rivaldo, Didier Drogba and Andriy Shevchenko to launch new global tournament at Walt Disney World

The Argentine great is one of several footballing legends backing an event that brings together top academy teams and inspiring grassroots sides

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'The linesman cost me a few England caps! I hit the bar and the ball came down over the line - but it wasn’t given' Arsenal legend reveals lingering Three Lions regret

Arsenal have had countless England internationals over the years but few have played as many games for the Gunners as Ray Parlour

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Ranked! The 100 best players in the world, 2025

The best players in the world right now – according to us

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'I would get picked up right after school and drive to Pittsburgh on Mondays and Wednesdays then to Cleveland on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday' Next MLS star Jason Shokalook on golden boot journey

Jason Shokalook sat down with FourFourTwo to discuss his rise with Chicago Fire in MLS Next Pro and what's on the horizon in 2026

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Chelsea could lose one of Enzo Maresca's key men with Atletico Madrid pushing for signing: report

Chelsea may be about to lose a major star, rocking the Blues

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Manchester City in for German wonderkid to bolster title bid: report

Manchester City are looking to reinforce their attack ahead of their push for the Premier League title

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Liverpool report: Ibrahima Konate's shock sale could be just €15m

Liverpool are prepared to let Ibrahima Konate go in a massively cut price deal

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Ranked! The 20 best strikers in the world

The best strikers in the world: a complete list not just of the boys who put the ball in the back of the net better than anyone, but who do the dirty work, too

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Ranked! The 20 best left-wingers in the world

The best left-wingers in the world, from the experienced to the wonderkids and all in between

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Ranked! The 20 best defensive midfielders in the world

The best defensive midfielders in the world: from those who play through a press, to those that snap at your ankles

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Ranked! The 20 best left-backs in the world

Best left-backs in the world used to be faint praise - but not anymore with these superstars

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Ranked! The 20 best centre-backs in the world

The best centre-backs in the world are rapidly becoming the most valuable commodity in the game

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Ranked! The 20 best right-backs in the world

Who are the best right-backs in the world? Here's our pick of the 20 who rule the Earth right now

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Ranked! The 20 best goalkeepers in the world

The best goalkeepers in the world right now in some sort of order, from the brick walls to the ball-players and all in between

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'If Liverpool won something and he didn't score, he would be disappointed...' Lost quotes from Jamie Carragher on Mohamed Salah

These exclusive quotes from Jamie Carragher on Mohamed Salah to FourFourTwo back in 2022 suggests there is more to his view of the Liverpool star than meets the eye

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‘This is what I've dreamt of since I was a little boy, hopefully I can keep pushing on’ Lewis Miley could be the man Newcastle United’s midfield needs to sink Sunderland and turn the team’s disappointing draws into season-defining wins

The youngster has made a serious case to start the Wear-Tyne derby this weekend with two goals and four strong appearances in the last two weeks

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Harry Kane's future plans emerge, as Bayern Munich fight to keep England captain: report

Bayern Munich are fighting some of Europe’s biggest names to keep hold of the striker

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Kylian Mbappe injury update breaks, ahead of Real Madrid vs Manchester City: report

A huge update has dropped for Real Madrid’s main man, ahead of a tantalising UEFA Champions League clash

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Cesc Fabregas in line for Manchester City, following hint from Italy on next move: report

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City runs until 2027 and succession planning will be underway at City

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Liverpool board's Arne Slot stance revealed following Mohamed Salah's explosive rant: report

The Liverpool forward unleashed a remarkable outburst following Saturday's 3-3 draw at Leeds United

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