Caio Carrieri
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‘The dirt pitches of Brazil gave me the gift of ball control. You couldn’t trust the ground, so you had to improvise constantly. That chaos sharpened me technically’ How Denilson went from the streets to the world’s most expensive player
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian winger was the subject of a world record move in 1998

Exclusive Estevao interview: Meet Brazil's greatest export since Neymar
By Caio Carrieri published
At 18, Chelsea new boy Estevao has already thrilled crowds at Palmeiras – the winger talks to FourFourTwo about his move to England, and needing a translator app to converse with Cole Palmer...

'It was very tough to leave Arsenal - but the fact we could bring a cup to the city was one of the best experiences of my life' Hector Bellerin opens up on Gunners exit
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Spanish defender returned to his homeland, initially on loan and then on a permanent move after making more than 200 appearances for the Gunners

‘I loved the Emirates. I know that stadium like the back of my hand – where the sun goes down and at what time’ Hector Bellerin on his love affair with Arsenal
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Spanish defender spent a decade in north London

‘After I signed for Chelsea, Cole Palmer’s celebration came to mind. Then Palmer saw that and messaged me, saying he couldn’t wait for us to play together’ Chelsea new boy Estevao on his Stamford Bridge welcoming committee
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian has finally linked up with his team-mates, 12 months after a deal was struck for his signature

‘Sometimes a nickname like that becomes a burden you didn’t ask for. You just want to play football, to do what you love’ Chelsea new boy Estevao on Lionel Messi comparisons and idolising Neymar
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE A comparison to a legendary player can be a blessing or a curse

‘Mistakes don’t get to me. I trust in what I believe, and I’ll keep trying until it comes off’ Chelsea’s new wonderkid Estevao underlines his mentality
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea’s £29million signing has a fearless playing style

‘I want to see everything. I’m into football heritage. England lives and breathes it, I want to soak all of it in’: Why Chelsea new boy Estevao can’t wait to get started at Stamford Bridge
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Eighteen-year-old Estevao sealed a move to Chelsea 12 months and has arrived at the club this summer

‘The parade was mind-blowing, I saw four people on top of a tree – I was afraid it would come down with them!’ Bruno Guimaraes doesn’t think Newcastle United’s first domestic trophy triumph in 70 years will sink in until he retires
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Bruno Guimaraes wore the armband when the Magpies ended their seven-decade wait for a major domestic trophy this season

‘Me and Joelinton could play as if this was just another club and not give a s**t about what it means to the fans, but that’s the opposite of what we do on the pitch – we behave like fans’: Bruno Guimaraes' love for Newcastle United
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle United’s boys from Brazil on the bond they have formed with Magpies fans

'For me to leave, it must be something great for the club, not for me' Bruno Guimaraes admits Pep Guardiola contact but confirms his happiness at Newcastle United and explains why he loves the club so much
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Manchester City clearly need midfield reinforcements, but they will have to look beyond Newcastle’s captain

'If this doesn’t happen today, I’m not sure when and if I’ll be able to achieve this title with Newcastle – I’m 27 and I don’t know if I’ll have another shot at this' Bruno Guimaraes shares his mindset before the Carabao Cup Final
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE Newcastle’s captain burned the midnight old on the eve of the cup final, but it didn’t prevent him from writing his name in the history books

'I have no doubt that we beat Liverpool because of him' Bruno Guimaraes believes Newcastle United were able to end their trophy drought because of ONE person
By Matthew Ketchell published
EXCLUSIVE The Brazilian has given full credit to Newcastle United’s manager for the club’s win over Liverpool at Wembley in March

Ederson's weird secret: The Manchester City goalkeeper has played in the same pair of boxer shorts all season
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Brazilian also discusses Erling Haaland and his rivalry with Alisson in the national team

Ederson says Manchester City ‘have the quality and the desire’ to finally win the Champions League but is unsure if he’ll get a trophy tattoo
By Caio Carrieri published
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is looking forward to the Champions League final – but still doesn't know if he'll get commemorative ink if he wins

Fred reveals which Liverpool and Manchester City players he hangs out with in his spare time
By Ryan Dabbs published
Despite Manchester United's rivalries, Fred finds time for some opposition players outside of football

Fred will get a banned meal as a reward if Manchester United beat Manchester City in the FA Cup Final on Saturday
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Brazilian also reflects on what has been a successful season, but there's an element of disappointment

‘He changed his mind completely’: Ederson offers insight into the methods behind Pep Guardiola’s genius
By Caio Carrieri published
Pep Guardiola is prone to rip up his tactics and start again, as Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson now tells FourFourTwo

Fred confident Manchester United can beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final but admits City have ‘the world’s best forward’
By Caio Carrieri published
Manchester United midfielder Fred says that his team are capable of stopping Manchester City's treble… despite the obvious threat of Erling Haaland

"I thought, 'F*ck, Petr Cech is massive!'" – Anderson recalls four games that changed his life
By Caio Carrieri published
The former Manchester United midfielder talks fiery derby days in Brazil and lifting the Champions League against Chelsea in Moscow

"Anyone can win the league at 20, winning it at 42 is special!" – Ze Roberto recalls four games that changed his life
By Caio Carrieri published
The former Leverkusen, Bayern and Brazil trickster talks scoring screamers, bossing World Cups and growing old gracefully

Juliano Belletti's Perfect XI: Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry make the cut, with only the bench enough for Frank Lampard
By Caio Carrieri published
INTERVIEW After three years at Barcelona, three more at Chelsea and a role in Brazil’s 2002 World Cup triumph, it’s fair to say Juliano Belletti has some options…

Tim Flowers' Perfect XI: "Le Tissier wasn't the fittest but he could make a ball sit up in bed!"
By Caio Carrieri last updated
PERFECT XI Ex-Blackburn and England goalkeeper Tim Flowers runs through the ultimate team of his teammates

Sandro's Perfect XI: "Luka Modric has an absurd first touch – he's a maestro"
By Caio Carrieri published
PERFECT XI Ex-Internacional, Tottenham and Brazil midfield terrier Sandro selects his top team-mates for club and country, and even gives us a tune

Chelsea's Thiago Silva: “One of my lungs was completely white. I spent six months in a Russian hospital. But now I can say I’m a life champion, too!”
By Caio Carrieri published
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva tells FFT how he almost died from tuberculosis while on loan at Dynamo Moscow in 2006, but he battled back to become a serial winner for club and country and even went viral at Glastonbury...
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