Arthur Renard
Arthur Renard has been writing for FourFourTwo since 2013, when Ronald Koeman hosted him for a Readers interview in a small room in stadium De Kuip. Two years later Arthur moved to London, where he still lives and from where he covers English football, while he has also been travelling the world to cover events like the World Cup and Copa America.
Latest articles by Arthur Renard

"Winning the Champions League was like Denmark in 1992 – nobody put a lot of money on us, but when it's only one game, anything can happen': Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool forward on his European heroics
By Chris Flanagan published
Striking great tells FFT how he's now trying to help boost his old club's profile around the world

Ranked! The 10 best Dutch players ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
The best Dutch players ever have style, grace and intelligence – and these are the best of the lot

Liverpool manager Arne Slot: Why I KNEW Ryan Gravenberch would excel at No.6
By Arthur Renard published
Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch has excelled under Arne Slot: now the Reds boss has explained why

'New Jersey hosting a Premier League game? I would absolutely love that!' US Governor Phil Murphy wants a game that counts to come to America
By Arthur Renard published
INTERVIEW In less than two years’ the World Cup final will kick off in New Jersey and Governor Phil Murphy believes the tournament will be gasoline on a soccer fire that is already burning across the country

“The Championship will be tough for us at Portsmouth, but we want to be looking up to the Premier League. Everybody is inspired by Ipswich Town”: Key Fratton Park figure outlines ambitions
By Arthur Renard published
Portsmouth return to the top two tiers this season, for the first time since 2012

'I wish we had stayed in the Olympic village the whole time, in order to get the authentic experience - we only stayed there a few days': 2012 Team GB star reveals regret from London Games
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Team GB didn't spend as much time in the London 2012 Olympic village as much as he would have liked

'Carlo Ancelotti had a big emphasis on how to score goals. He gave me a DVD of Pippo Inzaghi to illustrate what he wanted - in the next game I scored in the Champions League': Former Chelsea striker highlights skill Italian boss possesses
By Ryan Dabbs published
Carlo Ancelotti used former charge Pippo Inzaghi as a reference point while at Chelsea - and it clearly worked

‘I left Chelsea for Liverpool after having my mind blown by Moneyball strategy’: Ex-England star opens up on decision to swap London for Merseyside
By Ryan Dabbs published
Moving from Chelsea to Liverpool is never straightforward, but one former striker felt they had to after being presented with the specific transfer strategy

Netherlands Euro 2024 squad: Ronald Koeman's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Netherlands Euro 2024 squad are into the semi-finals of the tournament, despite finishing third in the group stages

‘I felt I should have gone to Euro 2012 - but playing at the Olympics is cooler’: Ex-England striker reflects on Three Lions snub with fondness
By Ryan Dabbs published
Being left out of an England squad for a tournament is never easy, but one player managed to make the best of a bad situation...

Daniel Sturridge reveals truth behind iconic goal celebration - admitting he didn't intend it to become 'a thing'
By Ryan Dabbs published
Daniel Sturridge speaks to FourFourTwo about his iconic goal celebration and where it first originated

Daniel Sturridge exclusive: “England have everything they need to win Euro 2024 – I have a good feeling about it”
By Arthur Renard published
The former Three Lions forward believes Gareth Southgate’s side have what it takes to triumph in Germany

Russell Martin pinpoints crucial factor behind Southampton's play-off triumph over Leeds United
By Arthur Renard published
Southampton boss Russell Martin has hailed his players for keeping the faith with his risky attacking style

Chelsea star pinpoints exact moment when things clicked under Mauricio Pochettino, helping to revive their season
By Arthur Renard published
Chelsea finished fifth in the Premier League after victory on the final day against Bournemouth, following a difficult start to the campaign

'It's a pity': Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven on how he feels after Manchester City defeat
By Arthur Renard published
Tottenham star Micky van de Ven spoke to FourFourTwo following the loss to Manchester City, reflecting on his debut season in English football

Oliver Glasner reveals how the idea for Michael Olise's goal against Manchester United came from a shower at Craven Cottage
By Arthur Renard published
Oliver Glasner has revealed what Michael Olise told him after his second goal against Manchester United

Luton 'still in the mix': Rob Edwards sees positives despite draw against Everton
By Arthur Renard published
Luton Town boss Rob Edwards remains optimistic that his side can avoid relegation after Friday night's draw at home to Everton

Chelsea star Alfie Gilchrist reflects on 'dream come true' following Spurs win
By Arthur Renard published
Chelsea’s win over Spurs got an extra dimension with the number of academy graduates impressing for the home side

Former Aston Villa captain: ‘I’ve been trying to find my European Cup Final shirt for a while now'
By James Ridge published
Dennis Mortimer captained Aston Villa to their famous 1982 European Cup win

Crystal Palace star explains how Eagles knew how to beat Liverpool - following the Atalanta defeat last week
By Arthur Renard published
Crystal Palace shocked Liverpool yesterday, with a clear template in how to defeat the Reds

Manchester City 'close to Champions League qualification' – Pep Guardiola grateful for 'privileged' position after win over Luton
By Arthur Renard published
Manchester City’s win over Luton saw them go top of the Premier League, with Arsenal and Liverpool both in action on Sunday

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino explains why Cole Palmer is such a hit so far at Stamford Bridge
By Arthur Renard published
After a thrilling encounter between Chelsea and Manchester United, Mauricio Pochettino told FFT why Cole Palmer is having such a big impact at Chelsea

'We all agree the fans are right to complain' Mauricio Pochettino admits there is still work to be done amid Todd Boehly's latest dressing room visit
By Arthur Renard published
Mauricio Pochettino concedes there's still work to do as he addresses challenges ahead, the visit of the owners in the dressing room and the impressive development of Cole Palmer

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk tells FFT how he scored Carabao Cup winner on 'beautiful evening' vs Chelsea
By Arthur Renard published
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has opened up to FourFourTwo on his Carabao Cup final winner against Chelsea on Sunday

'We know our qualities': FourFourTwo meets the surprise AFCON star, Garry Rodrigues, who worked nights as a mail sorter just to make ends meet
By Arthur Renard published
Cape Verde are one of the stories of AFCON so far: FFT caught up with one of their stars, who had an unconventional route into international football
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