
Conor Pope
Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.
He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.
Latest articles by Conor Pope

Jill Scott: 'My final act was winning the Euros in front of 87,000 fans at Wembley. Nothing will beat that'
By Jill Scott published
LONGREAD Now Lionesses legend Jill Scott can add winning I'm A Celebrity alongside her Euro 2022 success with England. Here, she talks FourFourTwo through her whole 18-year playing career

Who are the ITV commentators for Japan vs Costa Rica at World Cup 2022?
By Conor Pope published
TV Clive Tyldesley and John Hatson are the ITV commentators on microphone duties for Japan vs Costa Rica at World Cup 2022

Lewandowski, Mbappe and Messi – the day solo stars shone: Five takeaways from day seven of World Cup 2022
By Ed McCambridge published
DAY 7 Teams are starting to book their place in the World Cup knockout stages – here are Saturday's big talking points

Roy Keane says watching Argentina 'is like watching a Championship side'
By Conor Pope published
Roy Keane slammed Argentina's performances during their World Cup 2022 group stage game with Mexico

Who are the ITV commentators for Argentina vs Mexico at World Cup 2022?
By Conor Pope published
TV Sam Matterface and Lee Dixon are the ITV commentators on microphone duties for Argentina vs Mexico at World Cup 2022

Who are the ITV commentators for France vs Denmark at World Cup 2022?
By Conor Pope published
TV Jon Champion and Ally McCoist are the ITV commentators on microphone duties for France vs Denmark at World Cup 2022

Herve Renard’s poor English might have cost then teenage goalkeeper John Ruddy a move from Cambridge to Manchester United in 2004
By Conor Pope published
INTERVIEW Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard spent a short spell as Cambridge manager – but didn't have a good grasp on the lingo

New camera angle shows 'tactical foul' committed in the run-up to Australia's goal against Tunisia... by the referee
By Conor Pope published
REF! Official Daniel Siebert accidentally tripped Tunisia's Ellyes Skhiri as he chased down Australia's attack

Who are the ITV commentators for Poland vs Saudi Arabia at World Cup 2022?
By Conor Pope published
TV Seb Hutchinson and Andros Townsend are the ITV commentators on microphone duties for Tunisia vs Australia at World Cup 2022

Watch: Mitchell Duke scores sensational BACKWARDS header to give Australia lead over Tunisia
By Conor Pope published
OWZAT? The 50th goal of the World Cup 2022 is one of the most outrageous so far

Who are the BBC commentators for Tunisia vs Australia at World Cup 2022?
By Conor Pope published
TV Vicki Sparks and Danny Murphy are the BBC commentators on microphone duties for Tunisia vs Australia at World Cup 2022

Act quick: There's a PS5 and FIFA 23 bundle going for Black Friday
By Conor Pope last updated
IN STOCK Amazon has some PS5 consoles back in stock – and it's available with a copy of FIFA 23. But it won't last long...

The football coach who was diagnosed with cancer after practicing kick-ups – but never stopped scoring
By Conor Pope published
Julian Fiano was given just months to live after discovering he had cancer. Faced with tough treatment, giving up his dream job and tonnes of paperwork, it was only with the help of Macmillan Cancer Support that he could find his inner strength again

Every World Cup 2022 squad: All the teams previewed
By Conor Pope published
SQUADS Who is in each country's World Cup 2022 squads? We take a look at all the teams lining up for the tournament in Qatar

Ranked! The 21 biggest World Cup shocks EVER
By Nick Miller published
FIFA World Cup As Saudi Arabia humble Argentina, Nick Miller counts down the most jaw-dropping events from the world's greatest football tournament

Qatar World Cup 2022: Dates, groups, fixtures, stadiums, temperature, squads and tickets
By Conor Pope last updated
World Cup 2022 Everything you need to know about the Qatar World Cup 2022

VAR drama, political statements and empty seats: Five big takeaways from the opening day of the World Cup
By Ben Hayward last updated
Ecuador beat hosts Qatar 2-0 in the World Cup's opening match on Sunday. Here, a look at some of the talking points from day one

Who are the BBC commentators for Qatar vs Ecuador at the World Cup 2022?
By Conor Pope published
TV Steve Bower and Dion Dublin are the BBC commentators on microphone duties for Qatar vs Ecuador

What is the Qatar World Cup 2022 mascot? Meet La'eeb, the "super-skilled" headdress
By Conor Pope published
World Cup 2022 The World Cup 2022 mascot has been revealed, and is based on a traditional piece of Qatari clothing

The very unofficial England-ish football supporter’s jumper
By Conor Pope published
Want to stay warm and stylish as you support your national side on the world stage this winter? A limited number of the ‘very unofficial England-ish football supporter jumpers’ are now available thanks to Lucozade

Quiz! Can you name every player in the Nike Secret Tournament advert?
By Conor Pope published
QUIZ! Put 24 of the best players in a three-a-side tournament in the hull of a ship, and see who wins!

This young teenager diagnosed with cancer was told he would never play football again – now he's helping others on the same journey
By Conor Pope published
After an unwillingness to talk left him facing a late diagnosis, Rian wants to break down the stigma around men opening up

Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 soccer cleat review: Cristiano Ronaldo proves a worthy advocate
By Conor Pope published
REVIEW The Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 soccer cleats are perfect for those who rely on speed, and help improve your close-ball control
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