Latest articles by Uli Hesse
RANKED! The best stadiums in the world from all corners of the globe: this is your ultimate match-going bucket list
Louis van Gaal When he took over at Bayern Munich in 2009 the Bavarians were in turmoil. Having described himself as “self-confident, dominant and arrogant” in his first press conference, the Dutchman transformed the club, taking them to a league and cup double. But how? Uli Hesse explains…
Jürgen Klopp We take a look at how Jurgen Klopp's lower league playing career has shaped his management style
Mario Götze In 2014, he scored the winner in the World Cup final after being told to "show you’re better than Messi" by Germany manager Joachim Löw. Fast-forward four years and Die Mannschaft’s former golden boy is struggling to save his career
Germany Uli Hesse explains how the German revival required a set of circumstances that couldn't be replicated at any other time or place…
Borussia Dortmund Three years ago this month, FFT went behind the scenes at Borussia Dortmund to see how one of the world's hippest clubs was made. A lot has happened since then, including the opening of a Singapore office and a trip to Asia. So we dropped in for another visit...
Borussia Dortmund Uli Hesse squeezes in next to Villa fans Jim and Tony for their take on Die Schwarzgelben's most famous attraction...
Great Goals Retold Super-sub Lars Ricken talks FourFourTwo through his Champions League-clinching chip against Juventus in 1997...
Jürgen Klopp German writer Uli Hesse has had the pleasure of Klopp's company more than once, and explains what it's really like speaking to the Reds chief one-on-one...
FFT 50 Managers The bearded one may have endured a bad final season at Borussia Dortmund, but the brilliant six that preceded it were only made possible by the world's most charismatic boss...
FFT 50 Managers They say nice guys finish last – but Joachim Low breaks the mould...
FFTASIA50 With a Bundesliga stacked with Asian talent, Uli Hesse tells the story of how Germany became the promised land for Asia's best players...
100 Best Stadiums Renowned for its atmosphere and Europe’s biggest terrace, Borussia Dortmund’s home nearly didn’t get built – then nearly dragged the club under. Uli Hesse explains how...
Borussia Dortmund With Borussia Dortmund heading in to this weekend's 'Klassiker' against Bayern Munich 14 points and 14 places behind their Bundesliga rivals, many would expect the 2012 champions to be sweating - Uli Hesse explains why they aren't...
Borussia Dortmund Having been granted unprecedented access, FFT discovers the secret formula of Germany's most enviable outfit and their mercurial coach in March 2013...
Philipp Lahm Ulrich Hesse sits down with Bayern's immaculate defender-turned-midfielder Philipp Lahm to discuss life under Pep at the home of the world champions...
Q & A The Arsenal & Germany centre-back is in confident mood as he speaks to FourFourTwo about Euro 2012
World Cup 1974 Rarely do the two best player's face each other in a World Cup final; they did in 1974, though...
Jürgen Klopp Everybody talks about it, from confused TV pundits to bluffing pub bores – but where did pressing come from in the first place? Uli Hesse has the answers...
Borussia Dortmund We sit down with Borussia Dortmund's dynamic duo. Do they think they can win trophies this year?
Germany Philipp Lahm, Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller tell Uli Hesse about picking housemates, avoiding apes and wearing dresses...
Jürgen Klopp In spring, as Dortmund tried to ease themselves away from the drop zone, Uli Hesse examined Jurgen Klopp’s approach to the club’s crisis – and the chances of a move to England...
FFTASIA50 South Korea’s Son Heung-min has spent a third of his life in Germany. The Bayer Leverkusen star chats with Uli Hesse about feeling like a local, learning German swear words and why the Bundesliga is better than the Premier League.
