Luis Figo

Real Madrid
24 July 2017

Real Madrid's galácticos... remembered by the galácticos: Zidane, Figo, Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos recall the magic

On this day in 2000, Luis Figo left Barcelona to become Real Madrid's first 'galáctico', thus kick-starting a footballing revolution like no other. It was, recalls Ronaldo, "a term we never chose to describe ourselves" – but it was inescapable. Four of football's greats tell FFT of the glitz, glamour... and glory 
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In Other News
15 June 2017

Video: David Trezeguet shows he's still got it in a Dimitar Berbatov vs Luis Figo charity match

He may have retired three years ago, but the France World Cup winner reminds everyone he's still a deadly finisher
One-on-One
12 May 2017

Luis Figo, One-on-One: "Barça weren't treating me properly – it was too late when they did, so I joined Real Madrid"

How did his controversial move really go down? Did the Galacticos actually have tactics? And why did he never come to England? The Real Madrid and Portugal legend answers your questions back in March 2009
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Lists
3 February 2017

10 players who joined a fierce rival – and what happened to them

After Matty Taylor became the first player to move between Bristol Rovers and Bristol City in 30 years, Tom Seymour picked out others who dared to cross enemy lines
Transfer news
27 January 2017

55 shocking football transfers that shook the world: 10-1

Behold, our top 10 transfers that got everyone giddy
FFT 50 Euros Goals
7 June 2016

FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 40-31

Featuring a Soviet screamer, fantastic Figo, Pearce passion and a young Wayne Rooney...
Real Madrid
17 February 2016

Real Madrid's Galacticos: Where are they now?

At the turn of the millennium, Florentino Perez wanted to build a team boasting some of the football world's biggest stars. He largely succeeded, although their success on the pitch was varied. So, where are they now?
Top 10
19 November 2015

Hat-tricks, hell-raising and high treason: 10 huge Clásico debuts

With several young upstarts hoping to make their Clásico bows this Saturday, Matthew Gault revisits some of the most unforgettable first-time performances in football’s ultimate rivalry...
Petr Cech
9 July 2015

8 title-deciding signings to give Arsenal fans hope for Petr Cech

After snapping up Chelsea's long-serving keeper, the north Londoners will be keen to flex their muscle at the top of the table this time. And why not? They (and others) have done it before, writes Robert O'Connor...
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Luis Figo
23 March 2015

Figo 'pretty confident' in FIFA presidential race

FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo is confident of seriously challenging Sepp Blatter at the election in May.

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