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![Barcelona sporting director Deco speaks on the phone prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BQU32wp5BZ49tXLRJthSZN-320-80.jpg)
Barcelona to BLOCK players from going to Euro 2024 and Olympic games, in club v country row
By Mark White published
Euro 2024 Barcelona don't want their stars at Euro 2024 and the Olympics, with worries over their thin squad being stretched any further
![Jose Mourinho during his time at Inter Milan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wPFsycNrRQUPHKPfoUL38L-320-80.jpg)
'I don’t regret that choice' Former Chelsea and Barcelona star reveals Jose Mourinho wanted him at Inter Milan – but he turned the move down
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Chelsea man was in demand ahead of Inter Milan's treble-winning season
![Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5HedopV9grRy3Z4qhcGeEM-320-80.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? Deco explains the major difference between the pair that separates them
By Matthew Holt published
The 'GOAT' debate continues to trickle on...
![Former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Deco.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9hL9CAYFvNpj4LMy56X3hJ-320-80.jpg)
Lionel Messi described in one word by former team-mate, who played with him at Barcelona
By Matthew Holt published
Lionel Messi and Deco played together 79 times together during their respective spells at Barcelona
![Portuguese duo Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C88C7K97ibpAatzapWbxab-320-80.jpg)
Deco: What Cristiano Ronaldo did that I’d NEVER seen before in a player
By Matthew Holt published
The Portuguese playmaker shared the pitch 57 times with Cristiano and told FFT about one key facet to his game...
![Former Leeds United star Raphinha, now with Barcelona](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NBsErgRM87NPuoNEba3Ha3-320-80.jpg)
Leeds United: Raphinha’s agent Deco explains what REALLY happened when the winger left Elland Road
By Matthew Holt published
Deco has cleared up a few things in relation to Raphinha's Elland Road exit
![Manchester United stadium Old Trafford during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match on October 26, 2002 between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford in Manchester.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7kzZ7xvfVNcRsUeH52vvk-320-80.jpg)
'I rejected Manchester United': Portugal superstar reveals he turned down Red Devils move – because it wasn’t ‘the right time’
By Matthew Holt published
There aren't many players who shun the overtures of Old Trafford…
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In the mag: Messi in Miami! PLUS Alonso at Leverkusen, Vicario, Deco, Champions League preview, FFT goes to AFCON and MORE!
By Gregg Davies published
Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday 8 February
![Ranked! The 100 best players of the 21st Century](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tTX2iVc9MBeqDd4fqF8tFG-320-80.jpg)
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
![Ricardo Carvalho Chelsea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sVpgozu7MVZ9HhoRjs4uBB-320-80.jpg)
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"
By Marcus Alves published
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...
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