
Jakob Barnes
Jakob has over 11 years of experience in journalism across sports, entertainment, tech, and politics. Now a freelance news writer for FourFourTwo, he covers the biggest stories from the world of football.
Latest articles by Jakob Barnes

Manchester United make Matheus Cunha promise ahead of World Cup
By Jakob Barnes published
Manchester United's season is nearly over, and the Red Devils have given Matheus Cunha a deserved break

Why Chelsea will be praying for this Liam Rosenior cost-saving move
By Jakob Barnes published
Chelsea waved goodbye to another manager last month, but Liam Rosenior could do them a massive favour now

Argentina star banned from World Cup opener by FIFA
By Jakob Barnes published
Argentina will be without Gianluca Prestianni for the first two games of the World Cup thanks to his ban from FIFA

When is England's World Cup squad announced?
By Jakob Barnes published
England players are waiting with bated breath to find out whether they have made Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad

Mohamed Salah risks breaking Liverpool hearts with next transfer as massive club loom: report
By Jakob Barnes published
Mo Salah's future is unclear as he prepares to leave Liverpool, with one massive club now looking like the leading contenders for his signature

Arsenal's Champions League Final ticket allocation is a huge disappointment
By Jakob Barnes published
Arsenal are heading for the Champions League final in Budapest but they won't have many of their own fans in the ground

Declan Rice fires 'massive' West Ham warning ahead of Arsenal's crucial Premier League clash
By Jakob Barnes published
Declan Rice is determined to get the job done this weekend as Arsenal close in on the Premier League title

Chelsea handed surprising PSR verdict amid record-breaking £262m losses
By Jakob Barnes published
Chelsea's latest financial figures for 2024/25 have been released and the Blues have recorded an astonishing pre-tax loss of £262m

Arsenal positioning to sign three talents under 22, as first summer buys: report
By Jakob Barnes published
Arsenal are planning for the future with three exciting young talents added to their transfer wishlist for the summer

Newcastle United could be forced to sell star players amid potential financial punishment
By Jakob Barnes published
PSR rules could impact Newcastle United yet again as UEFA lines up a potentially huge fine for the Magpies

Chelsea star Marc Cucurella slams 'instability' of transfer strategy and managerial merry-go-round in brutally honest rant
By Jakob Barnes published
Chelsea have been criticised for poor transfer decisions by their own player as Marc Cucurella speaks candidly about the club
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