Latest articles by Felipe Rocha
‘When Steve McClaren needed to be tough and make you understand something directly, he did. He knew how to get his ideas across’ Bryan Ruiz on his former FC Twente boss
EXCLUSIVE The ex-Costa Rica and Fulham forward played under the former England boss in the Netherlands
‘We were in the Group of Death at the 2014 World Cup, but we beat Italy and should have won against England too’ Bryan Ruiz on Costa Rica’s run to the quarter-finals
EXCLUSIVE Costa Rica won a group that featured Uruguay, Italy and England in the 2018 World Cup
‘I didn’t want to go to Fulham at first, but I don’t regret it’ Bryan Ruiz reveals truth behind Craven Cottage transfer
EXCLUSIVE The Costa Rica forward arrived at Craven Cottage from FC Twente in 2011
‘Cristiano Ronaldo told us to join Manchester United. We were considering their offer, then he phoned to say that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun too’: How the Portuguese legend convinced Brazilian stars to sign for Red Devils
EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United make some key signings in 2007
‘Sir Alex told Van Persie to watch my goal back at Anfield for some shooting tips! It was a beautiful goal, though. It’s a shame that I didn’t do it more often’: Manchester United cult hero recalls stunning strike against Liverpool
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United won the game 2-1 at Liverpool in September 2012, with Robin van Persie told to learn from the incredible strike from the side's cult hero
'Louis Van Gaal was the worst manager I’ve ever worked with in my career. On only his second day in the job, he looked me in the face and said, "I don’t like you": Rafael da Silva on why his Manchester United career came to an end
EXCLUSIVE Rafael da Silva and his twin brother Fabio arrived at Old Trafford as teenagers in 2008
‘Brazil didn’t panic against England in 2002 – their style of play made it easier to defend, even with 10 men, and we held on without too much fear of losing’: Selecao star reveals confidence during World Cup quarter-final
EXCLUSIVE Brazil were confident they could overturn their 1-0 scoreline against England in the 2002 World Cup quarter-final
‘I received offers from Bolton and Newcastle, but they didn’t progress far. Then Leeds came in – I saw it as a chance to experience a new league and country’: How World Cup winner Roque Junior ended up at Leeds United
EXCLUSIVE Leeds United thought they had pulled off a transfer coup when they landed World Cup winner Roque Junior in 2003
‘Ruben is no miracle-maker. This year will be complicated and fans need to be patient, but he’s a perfectionist. He’s amazing at understanding players’ minds’: Manchester United manager will need time to implement ideas, says Amorim's former player
Manchester United need to accept that this season might hurt with Ruben Amorim, but they'll reap the rewards later
‘Amorim’s starting point is completely different to Arne Slot’s. How long will it take? F**king hell, god knows. He must be very convinced about himself’: Ex-Manchester United coach highlights how much time is needed to turn things around
Manchester United are under new management once again, with a former first team coach suggesting just how confident Ruben Amorim was to take the job
‘After the issues he’s dealt with, he deserves so much credit. You want to see a player taking players on, showing their skills, scoring goals. Luis Diaz is that guy’: Liverpool star impressing with strong performances, especially after difficult period
EXCLUSIVE Liverpool star Luis Diaz has earned high praise from a former Reds striker, who has been particularly impressed with his rise to form
'He already had the ability but didn’t use it because he was afraid to shoot – I said, "You’re a player who has to decide games – you have to take risks, mate"': Liverpool star was forced to become confident by team-mates
Liverpool acquired a brilliant attacker, but before joining he had a fear of failure
'Endrick is special - he belongs to that group of super-talented players that Brazil has produced in the past: Neymar, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo': Real Madrid wonderkid receives high praise
Endrick has been compared to three Brazil greats - in a serious vote of confidence
‘At Milan, I waited for everyone to leave the dressing room and find out what aftershave David Beckham was wearing – I still use the same one today’: Brazilian star highlights his admiration for Becks
Milan had a raft of huge names playing for them when David Beckham joined in 2009 - but one star had huge admiration for the Englishman
Brazil star claims shock 2016 Chelsea move offered 'invaluable experience' - despite making just two appearances
Chelsea's loan signing seemed like a gimmick in 2016, but the Brazil striker moving to the club saw it as a dream come true
'I don’t regret that choice' Former Chelsea and Barcelona star reveals Jose Mourinho wanted him at Inter Milan – but he turned the move down
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea man was in demand ahead of Inter Milan's treble-winning season
Former Arsenal star Luis Boa Morte picks his all-time best teammates – with a surprise choice of manager
Arsenal cult hero Luis Boa Morte chooses Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp… and Avram Grant
Ricardo's Perfect XI: "Cristiano Ronaldo will break every record that you can ever imagine"
INTERVIEW Former Portugal goalkeeper – and World Cup and Euros shootout hero – Ricardo lists the greatest players he ever shared a pitch with
Kaka answers YOUR questions: “Manchester City wanted me to become one of their leaders on the pitch – but I didn’t think it was the right time to leave Milan”
Kaka won the World Cup, Champions League and countless league titles with AC Milan, Real Madrid and Brazil in a storied career. But how did the playmaker recover from a fractured spine and why did he touch Old Big Ears before the 2005 Champions League Final? He answers your questions...
"People probably weren't happy with me!" - Ricardo on breaking English hearts, twice
Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo denied the Three Lions at Euro 2004 – then did it again at the World Cup two years later
"It was unreal, but it happened" - Marcos Senna on Spain's Euro 2008 triumph
Marcos Senna bagged Euros success with La Roja after shining for Villarreal – and nearly signing for Manchester United
Alisson exclusive: “I know the feeling of winning a Champions League final, and I want to feel it again and again” – FFT meets the Liverpool goalkeeper
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson reveals his goals for this season and how not listening to Jurgen Klopp sometimes pays off
The big interview: Dani Alves – "I don’t hide my admiration for Guardiola and will to play in the Premier League"
The Big Interview So why did he snub Pep and Man City? How did Barça keep battering Arsenal? Can he still milk a cow? Your questions answered in December 2017 ...
