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The downfall of Michel Platini, the man behind Euro 2020
By Paul Simpson published
Michel Platini is an undisputable European Championship legend and, as UEFA president, was behind the plan for a Europe-wide Euro 2020. But you won't see him at any games this summer

"I didn't mean to hit it so high, I thought it was going over!" Karel Poborsky on Euro 96, the goal that changed his life – and his brush with death
By Karel Poborsky published
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester United and Czech Republic midfielder explains how he scored one of the most iconic goals of Euro 96 in the quarter-final against Portugal

Wales at Euro 2020: How do they follow their sensational showing of Euro 2016?
By Huw Davies last updated
Another run to the semi-finals at Euro 2020 won't be easy for Wales, but they are still reaping the rewards of their history-making performance at Euro 2016

Didier Drogba's last dance: How Chelsea's talisman delivered the Champions League
By Chris Flanagan published
Didier Drogba knew that the 2012 Champions League Final was his one chance to win Europe’s top prize before the Blues’ stars were split up. In an astonishing season of turmoil at Stamford Bridge, that waltz to glory never looked likely – and yet...

You Ask The Questions: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – "I want to play with creativity and imagination, just as I learned under Sir Alex Ferguson"
By Chris Flanagan published
He's on the precipice of conquering Europe with Manchester United once more - let's look back at when we met Ole back in 2016...

Bruno Fernandes interview: "Manchester United wanted a winning mentality – and needed one"
By Andy Mitten published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes is the Red Devils' greatest hope since Eric Cantona. In this exclusive interview, the Portuguese star tells FFT how determined he is to get United back on their perch...

Kevin Keegan on Newcastle's 1995/96 Premier League challenge: “I still have nightmares about how we threw the title away”
By Kevin Keegan published
"I would love it!" Twenty-five years on from Kevin Keegan's infamous "love it" moment, King Kev explains exactly how Newcastle blew a title that should have been theirs

Kolo Toure answers your questions: “Slide-tackling Arsene Wenger changed my Arsenal career – it showed him just how much I wanted it!”
By Joe Brewin published
Kolo Toure reflects on a trophy-laden career with Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Celtic. And reveals all about dancing in the shower

Jack Charlton remembered: FourFourTwo celebrates the everlasting laughs of Giant Jack with those who knew him best
By Chris Flanagan published
Last July, football mourned after losing one of its greatest ever characters; a man loved in not one but two nations thanks to his outstanding work as both a player and manager

Qatar World Cup 2022: What can the controversial hosts expect to achieve on the pitch?
By Mark Lomas published
Qatar's forthcoming World Cup has been dogged by allegations of financial impropriety and workers' rights abuses – bust hosting the tournament is not the limit of the country's footballing ambitions
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