Latest articles by Arthur Renard
Ivory Coast ready to host AFCON 2023: what this tournament can offer African football
AFCON AFCON 2023 kicks off in Ivory Coast this month – and though it's a long time and a lot of money in the making, the investments can initiate changes for the host country and its football scene
AFCON 2023 stadiums: Host cities, capacities, and everything you need to know
STADIUMS There are six AFCON 2023 stadiums in Ivory Coast, all of which are either purpose-built or significantly renovated
Ivory Coast football president Yacine Idriss Diallo says the country is 'ready' for AFCON 2023 and gives thoughts on Africa potentially hosting World Cup 2038
INTERVIEW The Ivorian Federation president says his nation has put its heart into organising the tournament, which kicks off on January 13th
Jude Bellingham on Wayne Rooney influence and his ambitions with Real Madrid and England
After winning the Golden Boy Award earlier this week Jude Bellingham spoke about his road to being crowned European's best young player and how he is looking ahead to the near future
Jude Bellingham wins the Golden Boy award: The staggering stats behind the England man's award
Jude Bellingham won the Golden Boy with an incredible share of the vote – here's how he did it
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admits Red Devils are wary of Everton this weekend, following 10-point deduction
Manchester United travel to Everton this weekend, with Bruno Fernandes suggesting it will be a tougher game than usual, given the circumstances
'Sometimes you need some luck' – Chelsea boss Pochettino positive after Brentford loss
The Blues have enjoyed an upturn in form in recent weeks, but fell to a fourth defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday
Why quiet Arsenal dressing room pleased manager Mikel Arteta after Chelsea draw
The Gunners boss praised his team's 'phenomenal' reaction after they came from two goals down to earn a point at Stamford Bridge
Marc Cucurella and Mykhailo Mudryk lead Chelsea's resurgence under Pochettino
Despite losing a 2-0 advantage against Arsenal, the Blues can draw confidence from their display - and two players stood out above all
EXCLUSIVE: 'Perhaps Liverpool thought we were another kind of Spurs team' – Micky van de Ven on epic win, life in north London
Tottenham beat the Reds deep in added time on Saturday and the impressive Dutch defender spoke to FourFourTwo after the game
FourFourTwo meets Lucy Clark, the world’s first openly transgender football referee
In August 2018, Lucy Clark became the world’s first openly transgender referee
Emmanuel Petit reveals why his wife made him leave Arsenal in 2000 - something he later regrets
The Frenchman admits he regrets swapping London for Barcelona, and gives advice for any players thinking of letting others try and influence their career...
Emmanuel Petit’s Tottenham Hotspur taxi transfer truth
Petit explains meeting with Spurs at White Hart Lane before getting them to pay for his taxi to Arsene Wenger's house
‘I should have gone to Manchester United’: Emmanuel Petit’s transfer regret
While looking for a new club in 2001, the Frenchman says he made the mistake of choosing Chelsea over Sir Alex Ferguson's side
Chelsea lose 2-0 at home to Aston Villa as Thomas Tuchel's Bayern thrash Dortmund
Chelsea's inconsistent season took another dip as the Blues lost 2-0 at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday
Netherlands World Cup 2022 squad: Louis van Gaal's full team
The Netherlands World Cup 2022 squad reached the quarter-finals of the tournament by beating the USA 3-1 in the last 16
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel after Leeds loss: 'We were the better team'
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has claimed that the Blues were better than Leeds, despite their 3-0 loss at Elland Road
Former Rangers man Arthur Numan picks his best team-mate XI – but has to choose between Romario, Ronaldo and Dennis Bergkamp up front
PERFECT XI Former Rangers star Arthur Numan picks the best side of his career, with difficult choices all over the field
Mikael Silvestre Perfect XI: Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender picks between Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy up front
PERFECT XI Former Manchester United and Arsenal star Mikael Silvestre has to choose between Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy, as FFT asks him for his greatest-ever line-up of teammates
Ronald De Boer's Perfect XI: "When Rivaldo won the Ballon d'Or, he gave us all a silver plate to thank us"
INTERVIEW Former Ajax, Barcelona and Netherlands legend Ronald De Boer picks his finest team-mates from a glittering career at the top – but there’s standing room only for his ex-Rangers pals...
Dejan Lovren interview: "When Croatia went into extra time against England in the semi-final, we felt more powerful"
England beware, former Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren has previous when it comes to humbling the Three Lions – but there’s a lot more to this altruistic two-time refugee than meets the eye...
The big interview: Edwin van der Sar - "After I'd pushed away Anelka's penalty, I felt like I was separated from the world for a couple of seconds"
The Big Interview Was Van Gaal always so bonkers? Why did Ariel Ortega headbutt him? Does he still laugh about JT’s slip? Your questions answered in November 2017...
Daley Blind: Off-season essentials
Daley Blind The football season is over – so now what? Recharge your body, stay healthy and enjoy yourself, says Manchester United’s Dutch maestro
Van Gaal: Slow starter, surefire winner
Louis van Gaal It's not been an ideal first three months for Louis van Gaal at Manchester United, and the upcoming fixture list looks challenging. But, says Arthur Renard, Van Gaal has been through this sort of thing before... and it's always ended well...
