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BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER
“I had a good record against Lionel Messi. When he saw me in Qatar, I think he was happy I wasn’t on the pitch any more!”
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UPFRONT
Playing off the last defender, it’s the big-man-little-man partnership of football and funnies
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JULES BREACH
The TNT Sports reporter picks out her alternative manager of the season
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THE ULTIMATE QUIZ
Take aim at our latest batch of brainteasers about Berkshire outfits, Basque bosses and Ballon d’Or successes
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MY FOOTBALL
The two-weight world champion on nabbing Keegan’s medal and asking Wayne Rooney to carry his boxing belts
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MEANWHILE IN…
…Belgium, the national team’s new No.10 is about to be punched by Captain Haddock
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THE DEBATE
Should the FA Cup semi-finals be played at Wembley Stadium?
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ALL HAIL THE INVINCIBLES
Arsenal haven’t won the Premier League in the 20 years since they went unbeaten throughout the 2003-04 campaign – FFT speaks to several of that immortal squad, as they relive a season that went down in history…
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ARSENAL’S INVINCIBLES OFFERED US A GLIMPSE INTO FOOTBALL’S FUTURE
Arsene Wenger’s side might have used the same formation as their contemporaries, but the playing style they deployed within that system was a considerable way ahead of its time
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SHORE THINGS
Como were in Italy’s fourth tier as recently as 2019, but with help from Cesc Fabregas they have surged to the verge of Serie A this term – FFT headed to the picturesque location to witness a key promotion clash
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THE TOP 50 FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS
Yes, it’s that time of year once again: with a little help from our readers, FFT reveals the 50 finest players outside the Premier League this season
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I WANT TO SET RECORDS THAT LAST FOR 100 YEARS IT’S ALL A BIT SURREAL
Aged just 24, Ada Hegerberg became the first winner of the Ballon d’Or Feminin and the Women’s Champions League’s leading scorer. A year later, her career lay in tatters. The Norwegian pioneer tells FFT how injury focused her mind to extend her legacy…
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KLOPP’S GREATEST LIVERPOOL GAMES
The German’s nine-year reign has produced memorable matches aplenty – Ian Rush, Jamie Carragher, the Liverpool Echo and This Is Anfield pick eight for the history books
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MIKE WILLIAMSON
The former Newcastle defender on MK Dons ambitions, coming to Gateshead’s rescue and a 4-4 draw with Arsenal
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ONE HULL OF AN OWNER
Acun Ilicali is known as Turkey’s Simon Cowell, and he has certainly brought the X-Factor to Hull City. He tells FFT why he bought them in 2022 – and what’s next
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BEST&WORST CHESTERFIELD
Lifelong Spireite Rob Cole on Sean Dyche penalties, toppling Manchester City and not forgiving Bobby Zamora
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LOVE ME FOR A SEASON
After pop veterans Boyzone linked up with non-league Chorley, FFT mulls football’s great musical collaborations
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RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS THE CLUB THAT FOOTBALL FORGOT
Based in the tiny town of Irthlingborough, the minnows made it to England’s third tier – then it all went wrong
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FOREST GREEN: HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF?
Nailsworth usurped Irthlingborough as the smallest ever town with an EFL club, but Rovers have spiralled since their promotion to League One
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DAVE BASSETT
“WHAT THE CRAZY GANG ACHIEVED WAS INCREDIBLE – THESE DAYS WE’D GET OUR OWN NETFLIX SHOW”
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ALEXANDRE PATO
“AT MILAN, I OFTEN WAITED FOR EVERYONE TO LEAVE THE CHANGING ROOM AND FIND OUT WHAT COLOGNE BECKHAM USED. I STILL WEAR IT NOW”
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DENNIS MORTIMER
“WINNING THE EUROPEAN CUP WITH VILLA MEANS THE WORLD TO ME – I’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR MY SHIRT FOR YEARS NOW”
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THE BEST OF FOOTBALL
KIT • FASHION • ART DESIGN • TECH
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RICHARD DUNNE
The ex-Republic of Ireland centre-back creates a stellar side of fellow countrymen with a smattering of Manchester City stars, including an appearance from ‘Le Sulk’