FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 50: Icons, monarchs and all-timers

We've made it to a half-century of football crosswords: hurrah!

It's the 50th edition of FourFourTwo’s Weekend Crossword, so welcome along and thanks for your support up until this point: from our point of view, we love bringing you this quiz with a twist every week, and we're already excited for the next 50.

So, can you tell us the nickname for the Norwich vs Ipswich derby? Do you know which animal you might find on Derby's badge? And have you ever paid attention to Boca Juniors sponsors? Let's find out, shall we?

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

So you've mastered the crossword every week for (nearly) a year: well, a majestic new collection of quizzes has been curated for your attention, courtesy of Kwizly. Are you ready to take on the globe?

We’re starting with a massive scan of the international landscape as we look toward the horizon of the next great festival of football. We’re asking you to showcase your global scouting network by naming every World Cup 2026 country's most successful club, before pivoting to the rich, storied history of a different continent to name every nation to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. It is a trial of tournament legacy and geographical depth that separates the genuine historians from the casual observers.

If your expertise is rooted in the "never say die" spirit of the underdog or the wisdom of the technical area, we have two clinical challenges waiting in the tunnel. We want you to identify the gatecrashers of the elite stage by naming every club outside Europe's top five leagues to have reached the Champions League quarter-finals, followed by a test of the men who saw the game from every angle: can you name every man to have played and managed in the Premier League? From the surprise packages of the East to the bosses who could never quite leave the pitch behind, let’s see if your footballing IQ is truly world-class.

To decompress after those high-pressure scenarios, settle into a comfortable spot in the dugout and scan our latest grids: FourFourTwo’s Brazilian footballers wordsearch or the Big Premier League wordsearch are the perfect way to test your vision during the half-time break. To ensure you’re never caught out by a late tactical switch, subscribe to our newsletter for your essential afternoon briefing of curated trivia. You can also claim your spot in the hall of fame by joining The Club: our free membership portal where you can unlock secret hints, collect digital badges for your trophy cabinet, and fight for the number one spot on our global leaderboards.