The moment that changed El Clásico (and football) forever

Lionel Messi v Cristiano Ronaldo, Pep Guardiola v Jose Mourinho, Barcelona v Real Madrid. Footballing rivalries often go through a golden era, where each game seems to be more entertaining than the last, but this was more than that. Beyond the matches, the goals, the red cards, the world class talent on show, El Clasico reshaped so much of what we enjoy in modern football today. For a three year period, football was taken to a whole new level, from La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, and has never been the same since. This is the how El Clásico changed football forever.

4 generational talents you can't ignore

Here we go! FourFourTwo writer Joe is in the studio to brings us the first edition of his monthly series 'The Boy's A Bit Special.' With so much up and coming talent in world football, Joe breaks down which players you need to keep an eye on in the coming months and just how they are making their mark at such a young age. From an Arsenal youth prospect, to Liverpool's youngest every player, here are the four wonderkids set to define the next generation.

How good actually was Romelu Lukaku?

Romelu Lukaku: from Anderlecht wonderkid to Premier League star, Inter Milan hero, and Belgium’s greatest-ever goalscorer. This is the story of how Lukaku went from mocked to magnificent — a striker rebuilt through setbacks, goals and redemption. Featuring his time at Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Roma, Napoli, and Belgium’s golden generation, Matt explores every chapter of his incredible journey. The power, the pressure, the perception — and the truth behind it all.

How Harry Maguire won a new contract at Man United

Harry Maguire has lived through one of the most polarizing careers in modern football. From becoming the world’s most expensive defender at Manchester United to facing relentless mockery, boos, and even his own fans turning on him, Maguire’s story is one of resilience against all odds. And yet, when England needed him most - at the 2018 World Cup, Euro 2020, and beyond - he stood tall, delivering on the biggest stages. A journey from ridicule to redemption, and after his goal v Liverpool, don't say we didn't tell you so. Harry Maguire: Respect the name.

When a footballers career doesn't make sense

For years he was ridiculed, the butt of jokes and conspiracies about money laundering, memed relentlessly for his poor performance. But look closer at the career of Álvaro Morata, you'll find a resilient, determined, top quality striker who has had a career at both international and club level that most players would die for. From trophies to crucial goals, hate to redemption, this is the story of Alvaro Morata. Respect The Name.

Dele: The story that football got wrong

From PFA awards and being England's next golden boy - to years offset by injuries, criticism and personal struggles, rarely have so many highs and lows been packed into such a relatively short career. The undeniable truth, though, is that Dele reached levels of footballing brilliance that shouldn't be forgotten, regardless of where his potential could've taken him. This is 'Respect The Name' episode two: Dele.

Is This Liverpool’s Most Disrespected Striker Of All Time

Respect The Name is our new FourFourTwo series looking at some of the best players whose careers are often remembered for the wrong reasons. Episode 1, is for Emile Heskey. For years, his name was a punchline, even after building one of the most underrated careers in English football. From breaking through at Leicester, to leading the line for Liverpool’s treble-winning side, to earning over 60 England caps, Heskey’s story is far richer than the highlight reels suggest...

Inside Japan’s Football Obsession | J.League x FourFourTwo

This is why Liverpool flew to the other side of the world | J.League x FourFourTwo

What did the Premier League spend all this money on?

With all the money spent over the course of the summer, PapaPincus is back with us to give his ruling over the best and worst of the 3.1 BILLION pounds spent in the Premier League! Was Isak worth it for Liverpool? Which team has had their pants pulled down? And who will be the best signing?

5 transfers that could still happen before deadline day

5 reasons why the Premier League could be absolute CHAOS

The truth behind football's greatest myth

Who should Benjamin Šeško sign for?

Welcome To The Five Way Premier League Title Race

Is Alexander Isak A Snake Or Legend?

Why The Most VALUABLE Players In Football Are No Longer Strikers

Welcome to the era of the widemen. Strikers are out, wingers are IN and we are here to explain exactly WHY they are the new rockstars of football

Is THIS actually ruining football

Why football clubs need TWO TEAMS to succeed

Why Madueke to Arsenal & Kudus to Spurs actually makes sense

Do Chelsea Really NEED This Many Players

Šeško or Gyökeres: The transfer that could win Arsenal the Premier League

Is Nico Williams Barcelona’s BIGGEST transfer since Neymar?

Papa Pincus is back with another episode of Let's Talk Transfers and this week it's FULL of the biggest names! Nico Williams has agreed a deal to join Barcelona, Liverpool's summer of transfers continues with Milos Kerkez and could we be seeing Messi, Neymar and Suarez reunite at Inter Miami?

Reacting To Konate’s Liverpool REJECTION, Pogba’s NEW Club & More!

Did Man City's New Signing REALLY Just Say That

This Transfer Window Is RIDICULOUS

Why Your Club SHOULD Or SHOULDN'T Buy From Manchester City

How Dembele and Doue have REPLACED Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe leaving for Real Madrid left a huge hole in the PSG front line, but 10 months later and things aren't looking so bad! With Ousmane Dembele in world beating form and the transfer of Kvicha Kvaratskhelia looking like a masterstroke, it's no wonder that PSG won the Champions League final! But how has Luis Enrique adapted his team this season? And what role have Dembele and Doue played? Matt sits down with journalist Julien Laurens to discuss.

Cunha To Man United? Wirtz To Liverpool? The Biggest Transfer Stories This Summer

In honour of the season being over and the transfer mayhem beginning, here are five storylines you need to keep your eye on in the summer window! Can Matheus Cunha be the key for Man United next season? Will Arsenal sign Gyokeres to solve their striking issues? Have Liverpool won the transfer window if the Kerkez, Frimpong and Wirtz transfers get done? Today on FourFourTwo, Matt gives you the break down.

How a Man United REJECT Became Napoli's BEST Player

Why Arsenal's Academy Is A JOKE

How Harry Kane FINALLY Won A Trophy

It’s been a long time coming, but finally Harry Kane has his hands on a piece of silverware as Bayern Munich have won the Bundesliga title. Undoubtedly one of the finest strikers of his generation, just why has it taken him so long? And is this the start of an immensely successful period for the England captain? Matt Frohlich is joined by Ed McCambridge to discuss all this and more.

THIS is how Liverpool won the Premier League

Season Preview Predictions 2024 25 REVISITED!

Gretna FC: A Marriage That Went Wrong

How La Masia Came Good Again For Barcelona

Ranked! The 10 greatest Premier League players of all time