Latest articles by Marcus Alves
The footballer who could bring war to a standstill: remembering Pele
LEGEND Football's most iconic player, revered from South America to Europe, from the USA to Africa, Pele was the player above all others who made the World Cup the tournament it is today
Maniche's Perfect XI: Frank Lampard and Deco are in – but Didier Drogba and Sergio Aguero only good enough for the bench
PERFECT XI Maniche, formerly of Portugal and Chelsea, picks the best team he ever played with
Fabio Silva interview: "We expect a return to the days when teams feared playing Wolves"
Fabio Silva probably wasn't expecting to play such a full part in his first Wolves season, but injury to Raul Jimenez forced the teenager to grow up quickly. Now, as he tells FourFourTwo, the Portuguese forward is relishing showing the Premier League what he can do...
Ricardo Carvalho answers YOUR questions: "Jose Mourinho doesn’t accept losses very well. We knew how difficult it was for to live with him after a defeat"
Ricardo Carvalho was Jose Mourinho's most trusted defender at Porto, Chelsea and Real Madrid, but the Portuguese pair didn't always see eye to eye. Carvalho reflects on a trophy-laden career by answering FFT readers' toughest posers...
Euro 2020: Should Cristiano Ronaldo be in Portugal's starting XI?
Cristiano Ronaldo may be on the verge of international immortality for Portugal, but not everyone thinks the 36-year-old should be in Fernando Santos’ team this summer. Here’s why they’re uttering the unthinkable back home...
Diogo Jota exclusive: "Ronaldo was my idol. When I made my Portugal debut, I came on for him - it was so special"
After a dazzling debut season at Liverpool, Diogo Jota is ready to shine for Portugal this summer. As he tells FFT, though, even he took some convincing from his super agent when it came to his unconventional journey to the top
Bruno Fernandes's remarkable story – the Manchester United star's rise, told by those who know him
A plucky disagreement with dad changed the course of his life forever, but such burning ambition has already made Bruno Fernandes a United hero. Taking in Italian escapades and lunacy in Lisbon, this is his remarkable story so far
Marquinhos: I might have played for Portugal, but I'm not looking to England yet
Marquinhos Marquinhos talks to FourFourTwo's Marcus Alves about height, switching nationality, and the debt he owes to Makelele...
Why Philippe Coutinho wants to leave Liverpool: the inside story
Philippe Coutinho The Brazilian is looking increasingly likely to be a Barcelona player. FFT contributor and Brazilian journalist Marcus Alves broke the story yesterday that Coutinho had asked to leave Anfield – and this is how it all went down
Why Brazilians just don’t rate Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino
Roberto Firmino His gifts have gradually become appreciated in England, but 'Bobby' has previously been labelled “the new Afonso Alves” in his home country. Marcus Alves explains all...
Meet Alisson Becker: Liverpool's world-record new goalkeeper "who can define an era"
Alisson Becker On his way to Anfield as the most expensive goalkeeper ever, Alisson elicits the highest of praise from his Brazil coaches. Marcus Alves delivers the lowdown...
Douglas Costa: I can achieve everything I want at Chelsea – Mourinho is the best
Douglas Costa The Blues and Manchester United made offers for Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian schemer in January, says the man himself, who tells Marcus Alves the Premier League is the only destination on his mind...
Brazil versus Neymar: how a superstar lost the love of his country
Neymar Neymar may be Brazil's leading man at this World Cup, but a war is brewing between the country and its star striker, writes Marcus Alves
Philippe Coutinho: How Brazil's humble attacker became the critical piece in Tite's jigsaw
Philippe Coutinho Neymar gets the headlines, but Philippe Coutinho is the player Brazil can't be without. Marcus Alves digs into the roots of his relationship with Brazil manager Tite
Lucas Moura: Dribble the Brazilian way
Lucas Moura Learn to outwit defenders on the run with a carnival of samba skills, thanks to this guide from Tottenham's Brazilian magician
FourFourTwo’s 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2017: No.15, Tite
FFT 50 Managers The successful Brazilian club manager has enjoyed an instant impact with the national side, rebuilding confidence after a string of major tournament disappointments
7 things you should know about incoming Brazil boss Tite – and what’s on his plate
Brazil Dunga was disposed of after the Seleção’s disastrous Copa America campaign, and they’ve picked Corinthians’ current boss to replace him. Marcus Alves provides the lowdown
Meet Alex Teixeira: Shakhtar's latest brilliant Brazilian who could save Chelsea
Shakhtar Donetsk The 25-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January. Marcus Alves introduces the prolific goal-getter who's tearing things up in Ukraine...
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: No.16, Zico
FFT 100 Greatest Brazil’s great entertainer and goalscorer is the closest thing the nation had to a second Pele
Willian: Shake off two markers
Willian Regularly getting double-teamed? Stay on the move and look behind you, says Chelsea's Willian
The big interview: Juninho – "When I got to Boro it was so cold I put newspaper inside my boots to help warm them up"
The Big Interview Was Ronaldinho's goal against England a fluke? Was winning the League Cup better than the World Cup? And how did he play two games in one night?! Your questions answered in August 2015...
The big interview: Robinho – "I had a fight with Craig Bellamy once, but then who at City didn’t?!"
The Big Interview Was it tough being ‘the next Pele’? Why did his move to Chelsea fall through? And did he really get the bus around Manchester? Your questions answered in March 2017...
