Alasdair Mackenzie
Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.
Latest articles by Alasdair Mackenzie

Ranked! The 10 best League Cup finals ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
Ahead of Chelsea vs Liverpool in the 2024 EFL Cup final this weekend, FourFourTwo looks back on the best League Cup finals ever

Henrik Larsson on why he chose Barcelona over other European giants after leaving Celtic
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Henrik Larsson won the Champions League during a two-year spell with Barcelona, following his exit from Celtic

'I've played more European games than any other English player in history': Former Liverpool star on his surprise record
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
No English player has made more European appearances – with another player holding the record for Britain as a whole

Arsenal legend Ian Wright on the Gunners moment that 'broke' him – ‘Like ripping your heart out’
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal star Ian Wright was left devastated and in tears after one particular time in his Gunners career

Gary Neville reveals two secrets to Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United success
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has pinpointed how Sir Alex Ferguson managed to have an unprecedented level of success at Old Trafford

Jamie Carragher details 'biggest difference' between Liverpool and Manchester United during his playing days
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool and Manchester United have always been rivals – but this is what set them apart, according to Jamie Carragher

Manchester United report: Wonderkid scouted by Red Devils says Tottenham move would be 'fun'
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
One Manchester United target has spoken out about interest in his services

Liverpool have made move for first-choice Jurgen Klopp replacement: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's shock departure has left the Reds scrambling to find a suitable replacement

‘Top players don’t leave in January’ – Erik ten Hag doesn’t want mid-season Manchester United signings
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Red Devils boss has made his feelings perfectly clear about what the January window offers

Arsenal send scouts to watch USA Under-20 star in Croatia: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are looking far and wide in their search for the next big thing

Liverpool identify 'the new Mohamed Salah': report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are targeting a young right-winger who can one day step into Mohamed Salah's shoes in the Reds side

Jude Bellingham accepts challenge from sporting GOAT
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has been thrown a gauntlet by sporting royalty

Tottenham look to surprise England defender in search for reinforcements: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Tottenham are looking to bring in depth in defence, as Ange Postecoglou stabilises his squad

Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid report: Deadline set for monster move to happen
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Could Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid actually happen? The French superstar has been given an ultimatum by his long-time courters in Spain...

Manchester United and Manchester City to compete for French teenager wanted by 'all major teams': report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United and Manchester City want the latest Ligue 1 teenage sensation – and are set to battle it out for him

Ranked! The 100 best players of the 21st Century
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
RANKED! The 100 best players of the 21st Century: the greatest Ballon d'Or hoggers, serial winners and cult heroes since the turn of the millennium

Spurs among FIVE Premier League clubs chasing Uruguay defender: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Sebastian Caceres has become a mainstay for Uruguay under Marcelo Bielsa

Chelsea eye big January bid for AC Milan star Mike Maignan: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The France international is a key player for the Rossoneri and they won't let him go lightly

‘No official negotiations’ – Real Madrid respond to Luka Modric exit rumours
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The 38-year-old is in the final year of his deal but wants more regular game time

Arsenal among big clubs watching Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz with interest: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Brazilian has started the 2023/24 season in superb form

Liverpool scouts sent to watch Manchester United defensive target: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The two Premier League rivals could come head-to-head in a battle for a Portugal international

Arsenal have plan to beat Liverpool to signing of Brazilian sensation: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal and Liverpool could lock horns for a Fluminense starlet, but the Gunners are ready to make sacrifices to bring him in

Andy Robertson ‘out for a while’ as Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool star needs surgery
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Robertson faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines in a blow to the Reds boss
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