Marcus Alves

Philippe Coutinho The Brazilian is looking increasingly likely to be a Barcelona player. FFT contributor and Brazilian journalist Marcus Alves broke the story yesterday that Coutinho had asked to leave Anfield – and this is how it all went down

FFT 100 Greatest O Fenomeno had every quality a striker could want. Only injuries and fitness could stop him

FFT 100 Greatest Brazil’s two-time World Cup winner is remembered even more for his wonderful trickery than his many triumphs

FFT 100 Greatest Brazil’s great entertainer and goalscorer is the closest thing the nation had to a second Pele

FFT 50 Managers The successful Brazilian club manager has enjoyed an instant impact with the national side, rebuilding confidence after a string of major tournament disappointments

The Big Interview Was it tough being ‘the next Pele’? Why did his move to Chelsea fall through? And did he really get the bus around Manchester? Your questions answered in March 2017...

Alisson Becker On his way to Anfield as the most expensive goalkeeper ever, Alisson elicits the highest of praise from his Brazil coaches. Marcus Alves delivers the lowdown...

Neymar Neymar may be Brazil's leading man at this World Cup, but a war is brewing between the country and its star striker, writes Marcus Alves

Talentspotter Marcus Alves explains why Gremio's exciting forward might be Brazil's next big thing, via a mooted move to the English champions

Brazil Dunga was disposed of after the Seleção’s disastrous Copa America campaign, and they’ve picked Corinthians’ current boss to replace him. Marcus Alves provides the lowdown

Shakhtar Donetsk The 25-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January. Marcus Alves introduces the prolific goal-getter who's tearing things up in Ukraine...