Latest articles by Martin Mazur
Lionel Messi helped end his Argentina cup curse through tarot cards: ‘They celebrated like it was a goal’
Netflix series Sean Eternos (Be Eternal) told the story of Messi correctly guessing the tarot card he would draw next, prior to their 2021 Copa America final
Fergie's kind of player: Why Di Maria will be a huge hit at Old Trafford
Angel Di Maria Martin Mazur - editor of Argentina's El Gráfico magazine - profiles Old Trafford's new hero...
Juan Seba Veron: One-on-One
The Big Interview "Maradona called us to his hotel room: 'I have a present for you...'"
Sergio Aguero: Great Goals Retold
Great Goals Retold The Argentine striker talks FourFourTwo through his wonder-goal for Independiente in 2005...
The Boy's A Bit Loco: Gary Medel
The Boy's a Bit Loco Cardiff's new signing is a bit on the unpredictable side...
Idle idol, divinely divisive, combative conundrum: Juan Roman Riquelme ends an era
Juan Riquelme For every fan of Juan Roman Riquelme, there was a devout enemy. El Grafico's Martin Mazur reflects on a brilliant but enigmatic character...
Dario Rodriguez: Great Goals Retold (vs Denmark, 2002 World Cup)
Great Goals Retold The former Uruguay man recalls his 2002 World Cup scorcher against Denmark in the December 2013 issue of FourFourTwo...
Lionel Messi has never had it easy for Argentina – but quitting now is the biggest blot
Lionel Messi Will he really call it a day for the Albiceleste? Martin Mazur tracks the international career of a national icon
South America at war: Why everyone hates Brazil (including some Brazilians)
World Cup 2014 All four of Brazil's South American rivals remaining in the World Cup have their own special reasons for wanting to beat the hosts. Martin Mazur opens the veins of Latin America...
FourFourTwo's 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2015: No.4
FFT 50 Managers Atletico's Argentinean maestro goes under Martin Mazur's microscope...
Boca vs River: Why Copa Sudamericana clash could be match of the decade
Copa Sudamericana El Gráfico's Martin Mazur looks ahead to the biggest game in Argentina - rated the best derby in world football in the latest issue of FourFourTwo...
James Rodriguez: How did the little Colombian with a stutter get here?
FFT100 From being so shy he could barely speak to so good that he's known by his first name, Martin Mazur reveals how 'Ha-mez' became one of the hottest players on the planet – and a high-flier in the FFT100...
FourFourTwo’s 100 Best Football Stadiums in the World: No.1
100 Best Stadiums Unusually shaped, built to bounce with the fans and doomed if it doesn’t change soon, La Bombonera is our No.1. Martin Mazur explains why...
Interview, Nelson Vivas: From Arsenal "kicking machine" to Estudiantes gaffer – and a lot more in between
Nelson Vivas Argentina vs England at France 98, Di Canio’s infamous shove, Wenger’s revolution, the rise of Simeone... like a fighty, footballing Forrest Gump, the former right-back has been history’s witness
The big interview: Javier Zanetti – "The free-kick against England? We'd practised it for four years!"
The Big Interview How did Mourinho transform Inter? Is he still fuming about Calciopoli? Why has he never changed his haircut? Martin Mazur poses your questions to Inter icon Javier Zanetti
Jose Luis Chilavert: 'The ref was in my way, but luckily he moved - it could have knocked him out!'
Great Goals Retold On his 50th birthday, FFT pays homage to the goalscoring goalkeeper who recalls his long-distance effort against River Plate in 1996...
FourFourTwo’s 100 Best Football Stadiums in the World: No.6
100 Best Stadiums Built quickly and not brilliantly, the site of Brazilian disasters metaphorical and actual, the Maracana has nevertheless become one of football’s most widely-adored stadiums. Martin Mazur tells the story.
The making of Alexis Sanchez, by those who helped him achieve greatness
Alexis Sánchez With fire in his belly and thunder in his boots, Alexis Sanchez’s journey from remotest Chile to the bright lights of London has been remarkable. Martin Mazur asks his teachers, friends and coaches how a media-shy homeboy became the main man
How Pellegrini & Co. are showing Europe what they've been missing in the dugout
Manuel Pellegrini Martin Mazur on why South American bosses are finally making inroads in Europe...
FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2016: No.20, Marcelo Gallardo
FFT 50 Managers The former River hero has been leading their revival since 2014, and added the Copa Libertadores last year to his growing collection. But now the real work is about to begin, says Martin Mazur
FourFourTwo’s 100 Best Football Stadiums in the World: No.4
100 Best Stadiums It’s enormous, it’s world famous and it’s seen the best players ever have their finest hours. Martin Mazur muses on a Mexican marvel...
World Cup icons: How fishing helped Mario Kempes return home to triumph for a broken Argentina (1978)
World Cup 1978 Argentina's 1978 World Cup win was played out on a backdrop of military terror, but their star striker and his team-mates fought – and angled – their way to victory amid the horror
FourFourTwo’s Best 100 Football Players in the World 2016: No.2 – Lionel Messi
FFT100 Martin Mazur casts an eye over the Argentine's year for club and country…
