FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 29: Poachers, Predators and the Portuguese

Saturday mornings are for lie-ins and crosswords.

If you're not familiar with FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword, we're pleased to have you along for the first time: it's just the same as a regular crossword, except all the clues are… yeah, you guessed it, football-related.

There's no time limit: we're just looking for you to complete the grid as quickly as you can. Once you get on a roll, there'll be no stopping you, we're sure. Ready?

Love football crosswords? Here are some handpicked football quizzes we know you'll love

Having solved the devious clues in the latest Weekend Crossword, your mind is clearly sharp and ready for the most complex challenges the beautiful game can offer. If you are ready for the main event, we have a selection of challenges waiting, once again, thanks to Kwizly.

We begin by focusing on two of the game's ultimate managerial figures. Pep Guardiola has had a long career, but can you name every club Pep Guardiola faced in his first 1,000 games in management? Then, we move from Pep's tactical genius to Jose Mourinho's relentless loyalty: try to recall Jose Mourinho's 50 most-used players. These two quizzes are the perfect test of managerial allegiance and commitment.

Next, we look at the financial and aesthetic extremes of the sport. See if you can name the 50 biggest-spending managers ever, and then, a complete change of pace, celebrate pure skill by trying to name all 16 Puskas Award winners.

Finally, for a challenge of truly continental scale, try to name every club in Europe for 2025/26. Don't let your brain power go to waste: sign up to the newsletter now and guarantee a new quiz lands in your inbox every single morning.