
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

Lamine Yamal fitness concerns addressed by Luis de la Fuente ahead of Spain vs Cape Verde
By Jakob Barnes Published
Spain kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign against Cape Verde amid Lamine Yamal's recent injury struggles

Liverpool told they'll have to wait for Yan Diomande decision after impressive World Cup debut
By Jakob Barnes Published
Yan Diomande put in a strong showing for Ivory Coast at the World Cup, but any transfer talk has been put on hold for now

Steve Clarke reveals just how fit 'perfect' Scott McTominay is for Scotland
By Jakob Barnes Published
Scott McTominay was struggling with a stomach bug earlier this week, so will he feature for Scotland against Haiti in the World Cup?

Carlo Ancelotti reveals Neymar fitness status as Brazil star misses World Cup opener
By Jakob Barnes Published
Neymar had to sit out Brazil's first World Cup game against Morocco, but Ancelotti insists the legendary attacker still has value

Morocco squad World Cup 2026: The squad to face Brazil
By Maher Mezahi Last updated
The Morocco 2026 World Cup squad has been finalised ahead of the tournament in North America

Why Julen Lopetegui would have been delighted with DEFEAT against Switzerland - let alone a win
By Jakob Barnes Published
Qatar would probably have taken a 1-0 defeat against Switzerland, but grabbing a point is an incredible result

Gary Neville slams 'distrustful' VAR call in Switzerland vs Qatar
By Jakob Barnes Published
Gary Neville was not happy with the referee and VAR after Switzerland were awarded a penalty despite what appeared to be an offside in the build-up

Why are Switzerland playing in green vs Qatar?
By Jakob Barnes Published
Switzerland usually have a white away kit, but they're sporting a new green jersey for the clash with Qatar at the World Cup 2026

Who is the referee for Qatar vs Switzerland?
By Jakob Barnes Published
Past World Cup hosts Qatar take on Switzerland in their Group B opener, with a history-making referee in charge of the clash

World Cup day two highlights - USA turn on the style while Canada make history
By Jakob Barnes Published
There were goals galore in USA vs Paraguay, while Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina was a tight affair

USA squad World Cup 2026: Mauricio Pochettino's team for opening game with Paraguay
By Zach Lowy, Isaac Stacey Stronge, Jakob Barnes Last updated
The United States World Cup 2026 squad has been finalised as the co-hosts step up preparations

Roberto De Zerbi's first three Tottenham Hotspur signings revealed
By Jakob Barnes Published
With survival secured, Roberto De Zerbi is wasting no time in outlinging his transfer ambitions at Tottenham Hotspur

Arsenal new stadium blueprint revealed as owners make '20 years' admission
By Jakob Barnes Published
Arsenal fans can expect their stadium to get a major upgrade in the near future as the club's owners look to take things to the next level

Liverpool receive double transfer blow in homegrown attacker pursuit
By Jakob Barnes Published
Liverpool's plans for the summer may have to pivot slightly after two European giants made a beeline for a top transfer target

Tottenham Hotspur chief breaks silence on relegation near-miss as owners make huge summer promise
By Jakob Barnes Published
Tottenham only just avoided relegation this season, and the near-miss has pushed the club's owners to make big changes from here on out

Panama squad World Cup 2026: Thomas Christiansen's final roster announced
By Chris Nee Last updated
Panama are playing just their second-ever World Cup and their final squad has now been confirmed

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
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