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January 29
- Who exactly is Victor Torp? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report
- Quickfire Quiz 44: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 28
- Is Barcelona vs Copenhagen on TV? Live streams, preview as Catalan giants push for Champions League qualification at Camp Nou
- Watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur: Live streams, TV info as Spurs defend automatic spot in Champions League
- How to watch Napoli vs Chelsea: Live streams, TV details, preview as Liam Rosenior's side bids for top-eight Champions League spot
- How to watch Arsenal vs Kairat Almaty: Live streams, TV coverage, preview as Champions League top dogs look to sign off with a win
- Benfica vs Real Madrid live streams, TV channels, and how to watch Champions League clash as Jose Mourinho reunites with former club
- How to watch Liverpool vs Qarabag: Live streams, TV coverage, preview as the Reds look to finish league phase with win at Anfield
- How to watch Man City vs Galatasaray: Live streams, TV coverage, preview as Pep Guardiola's side aim to avoid a play-off in the Champions League
- How to watch PSG vs Newcastle: TV & streaming details for win-and-in Champions League clash
- How to watch FIFA Women's Champions Cup 2026: TV & Streaming details for Arsenal vs AS FAR and Gotham FC vs Corinthians
- Who exactly is Victor Valdepenas? FourFourTwo's two-minute scout report
- Quickfire Quiz 43: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 27
- 'I’m a lone campaigner for Everton and Celtic being the true and original partnership. I struggle with Liverpool and Celtic's 'You'll Never Walk Alone' love-in' Proud Toffee Andy Burnham reveals home-and-away Evertonian roots
- Watch Aston Villa vs Brentford with a VIP match ticket that includes unlimited food and drink for £119
- Quickfire Quiz 42: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 26
- Quiz! Can you name the starting XI from Michael Carrick's last-ever match as a player?
- FourFourTwo's Champions League Predictor: Tell us the results of every UCL fixture and get on our leaderboard
- Quickfire Quiz 41: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 25
- ‘I’d place the Saudi Pro League just behind Europe’s top leagues. Signing Cristiano Ronaldo alone isn’t enough to guarantee titles’ CR-7's former team-mate on the standards he faces at Al Nassr
- ‘I had the same feeling with Sunderland as I had when I went to Leverkusen – that there could be something very special about this team’ Granit Xhaka on the Black Cats' similarities to Leverkusen’s title winners
- 'I was on holiday when Chelsea called. Within a week I was playing at the Club World Cup' Blues star explains rapid transfer turnaround
- How to watch Arsenal vs Manchester United: TV channels, live streams, watch online as a vintage Premier League rivalry continues
- 'When Pep Guardiola came in and began to play the beautiful game, people thought it was the first time ever that teams had played football in England' Tony Pulis on the continuous cycle of football
- Is Brentford vs Nottingham Forest on TV? Live streams, kick-off time, preview as the Bees aim to return to winning ways in the Premier League
- How to watch Crystal Palace vs Chelsea online, on TV, and from anywhere as the Eagles continue life after Marc Guehi exit
- Is Newcastle vs Aston Villa on TV? Live streams, how to watch online as Villa try to protect Premier League buffer
- ‘I told Diego Maradona his laces weren’t tied and he shrugged it off. He played six minutes like that, as if he was playing on the street!’ Michael Laudrup on his incredible encounter with the football legend
- How to watch London City Lionesses vs Man City – Live streams as WSL newbies host leaders
- Pre-Match Poser no.11: Can you answer this elite-level football quiz question?
January 24
- ‘Ronaldo is no longer the fast player he once was, but he’s still lethal in the box and that’s what he needs to maximise at the World Cup’ Maniche on how Cristiano Ronaldo can succeed this summer
- ‘Real Madrid wanted me, but I knew they were never going to trigger my release clause’ Gaizka Mendieta on the offers he got to leave Valencia
- How to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Live streams, TV coverage, preview for Saturday evening Premier League kick-off
- ‘Johan Cruyff influenced the way I saw football. In the last two decades, even the smaller teams have started playing his attacking brand of football’ Michael Laudrup opens up on his time at Barcelona
- Is Burnley vs Spurs on TV? Live streams, kick-off time, preview for Premier League clash
- Is Man City vs Wolves on TV? Live streams, watch online as Premier League title hopefuls look for a reaction against Wanderers
- How to watch Fulham vs Brighton: Live streams, TV coverage as mid-table rivals battle for a leg up in the Premier League table
- How to watch West Ham vs Sunderland: Live streams, TV coverage, preview for lunchtime Premier League kick-off
- ‘I follow Arsenal every day. When Sunderland don’t have a game, I watch Arsenal. I’m proud of playing so many games for such an amazing club’ Granit Xhaka on why Arsenal maintain a special place in his heart
- How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal – Live streams, TV details as WSL heavyweights battle it out
- Leather football boots are dying and this is why
- FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 37: Frenchmen, Wembley specialists and Seven Sisters
January 23
- Last minute Premier League tickets! Five big fixtures with great seat deals available this weekend
- Grab a VIP ticket for just £72 as Everton take on Leeds this Monday – Will Dominic Calvert-Lewin return to haunt his old club?
- Friday Football Quiz, episode 99: Can you get 20 correct answers?
- Quickfire Quiz 40: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 22
- Newcastle United striker Yoane Wissa makes honest fitness admission following injury nightmare
- Quiz! Can you name every club to have played in the Europa League since 2009?
- Quickfire Quiz 39: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 21
- How to watch Marseille vs Liverpool: Live streams, TV coverage, preview, for Champions League clash
- How to watch Newcastle vs PSV online, on TV, and from anywhere as Magpies search for Champions League top eight
- Quiz! Can you name Burnley's starting XI from Sean Dyche's famous 1 to 11 team against Liverpool in the Premier League in August 2021?
- How to watch Arsenal vs Man United – Free live stream for Women's League Cup clash
- How to watch Man City vs Chelsea – TV details, free live stream for Women's League Cup semi-final
- Could a shock defeat this Saturday spell the end for Pep Guardiola at City? You can grab VIP tickets to see Manchester City vs Wolves from just £119
- Six new VAR rules fans will love and hate as IFAB propose time-limits and more reviews
- Quiz! Can you name every Champions League hat-trick scorer ever?
- Quickfire Quiz 38: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 20
- Next Tottenham Hotspur manager odds as Thomas Frank continues to fight but Dane on brink of sack
- How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund: TV & streaming info as struggling Spurs boss Thomas Frank faces crucial Champions League test
- How to watch Bodo/Glimt vs Man City: Live streams, TV coverage, preview for Champions League clash
- Quiz! Can you name the players with the most goals and assists in Champions League history?
- Quickfire Quiz 37: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 19
- How to watch Brighton vs Bournemouth: Live stream, TV info and match preview for Monday Night Football clash
- Quiz! Can you put every Premier League club in order, from most northernly to most southernly?
- 'I was in London having lunch, and decided to ring The FA, I asked "Is Sven Goran-Eriksson there? Can I come and see him?"' Joe Cole on the random afternoon when he confronted the England manager in his office and asked for more international game time
- FourFourTwo's Champions League Predictor: Tell us the results of every UCL fixture and get on our leaderboard
- Quickfire Quiz 36: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 18
- ‘Gareth Southgate wasn’t honest with me – he left me on the bench without explanation when he took over at Middlesbrough’ Gaizka Mendieta on falling out with the future England boss
- ‘Jermain Defoe and Lorik Cana convinced me to join Sunderland. It’s the greatest challenge of my career’ Granit Xhaka on why he returned to the Premier League
- How to watch Senegal vs Morocco: Live streams, TV channels, watch the AFCON final for free in the UK
- How to watch Aston Villa vs Everton: Live streams, TV info and preview for Premier League clash in the Midlands
- ‘I don’t know if Cristiano understood the ramifications of his meeting with Donald Trump’ Louis Saha on Ronaldo’s White House encounter
- How to watch Wolves vs Newcastle online, on TV, and from anywhere as Old Gold look to continue upturn in form
- ‘I snuck Bobby Robson out of hospital in a wheelchair for fish cakes and a bottle of champagne’ John Carver's heartwarming Sir Bobby story
- Pre-Match Poser no.10: Can you answer this elite-level football quiz question?
- How to watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa – Free live stream in the UK for Women's FA Cup tie
January 17
- ‘We always seemed to have it over Arsenal psychologically. If we could have played them every week, we would have done’ Tony Pulis on being Arsene Wenger’s kryptonite with Stoke City
- ‘I was keen to join Liverpool, but they changed their offer and I felt it wasn’t fair’ Michael Laudrup on missing out on Anfield move
- How to watch Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal: Live streams, TV coverage as Premier League leaders hunt three points at the City Ground
- ‘Everyone knows about what happened in 2019 with the fans, which I still call a big misunderstanding to this day’ Granit Xhaka opens up on his Arsenal substitution incident
- How to watch Egypt vs Nigeria online, on TV, and for free in the UK for AFCON third-place play-off
- Is Sunderland vs Crystal Palace on TV? Live streams, watch online as tough defences face off in the Premier League
- Is Spurs vs West Ham on TV? Live streams, how to watch feisty London derby in the Premier League
- How to watch Leeds vs Fulham: Live stream, TV channel, preview as Whites welcome Marco Silva's team in the Premier League
- How to watch Chelsea vs Brentford: Live streams, TV coverage as Liam Rosenior takes charge of Premier League west London derby
- How to watch Man United vs Man City: Live streams, TV coverage, preview for Manchester Derby and Michael Carrick's homecoming
- ‘Ronaldo will reach 1,000 goals easily, I have no doubt. It’s a milestone that matters to him – something he’s had in mind for years’ Nani on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ultimate goalscoring quest
- When does the Saudi Pro League January transfer window close in 2026?
- When does the Turkish Super Lig transfer window close in 2026?
- FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 36: No.7s, nicknames and hat-trick heroes
January 16
- Friday Football Quiz, episode 98: Can you get 20 correct answers?
- Tactics: Why Manchester United fans who demand 'United DNA' may STILL be disappointed with Michael Carrick
- Quickfire Quiz 35: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 15
- Quiz! Can you name every nation to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations?
- When does the WSL transfer window close?
- Last minute Premier League tickets! Five big games with great seat deals available this weekend at Manchester derby, Liverpool and others
- Quickfire Quiz 34: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 14
- 'The Boy's A Bit Special' Dutch De Bruyne on Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea transfer radar
- How to watch Nigeria vs Morocco online, on TV, and for free in the UK as AFCON hosts face Super Eagles in huge last-four contest
- How to watch Senegal vs Egypt: TV details, free UK live stream as AFCON semi-finals begin
- Will Qatar host the first Women's Club World Cup in 2028?
- How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal: Live streams, TV channels, as London rivals clash in Carabao Cup semi-final
- 'The Boy's A Bit Special' How Rangers and Chelsea let slip this £60m winger headed for top of the game
- Quickfire Quiz 33: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 13
- ‘I never thought he’d have the career he did. He was 21 but played with so much experience he looked like a player in his 30s… he rarely had a bad game’ Liverpool goalkeeper reveals ‘special’ teammate tipped for Anfield return
- 'The Boy's A Bit Special' Tottenham Hotspur man mountain ready to take Virgil van Dijk's Premier League crown
- Tottenham Hotspur have major problem with Conor Gallagher signing as glaring issue remains unaddressed
- How to watch Newcastle vs Man City: Live streams, TV channels for Carabao Cup semi-final
- Quiz! Can you name all 52 of the UEFA Jubilee Awards' Golden Players?
- When is the second leg of the League Cup semi-finals?
- Quickfire Quiz 32: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 12
- Who is Arsenal's new throw-in coach? Gunners appoint former Liverpool figure from Jurgen Klopp era
- Quiz! How many FA Cup-winning managers can you name, from 2025 backwards?
- Quiz! Can you name every FA Cup giantkiller since 2020?
- Quickfire Quiz 31: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 11
- How to watch Liverpool vs Barnsley: Live streams, TV coverage as old foes meet again in the third round of the FA Cup
- Is Manchester United vs Brighton on TV? Live streams, preview as the Seagulls shoot for FA Cup third round success at Old Trafford
- ‘I improved a lot working with Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and other brilliant Manchester City youngsters. A coach has to up their game in that environment’ Cardiff City boss Brian Barry-Murphy’s Man City learning curve
- ‘He has great pace and excellent technique, and I really clicked with him on the pitch. He stood out a lot, both in training and in games’ Felipe Anderson on the best player he played with at West Ham United
- ‘Every time a manager got sacked, it was always, “Scholesy, are you going to do the Oldham job?” I thought, “F**king hell, go on then, I’ll give it a crack”’ Paul Scholes recalls his spell in charge of his boyhood club
- ‘I drove a London bus down the road singing, ‘We’re all going on a summer holiday.’ My dad rang and said, “You stupid bastard, you’re never going to learn, are you?”’ Paul Gascoigne on the prank that got him in trouble with his dad
- Pre-Match Poser no.9: Can you answer this elite-level football quiz question?
January 10
- How to watch Egypt vs Ivory Coast: Live streams, TV channel, watch for free in the UK as AFCON holders face Mo Salah's Pharaohs
- How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa online and on TV: Free UK stream for all-Premier League tie in FA Cup third round
- How to watch Grimsby Town vs Weston-super-Mare: Live streams, TV coverage as sixth-tier Seagulls head for Blundell Park in the FA Cup
- Is Man City vs Exeter on TV? Live streams, watch online as the Grecians return to Manchester in the FA Cup third round
- How to watch Algeria vs Nigeria: TV details, stream free in the UK with place in AFCON last four up for grabs
- Is Newcastle vs Bournemouth on TV? Live streams, preview as Premier League pair meet in the FA Cup
- ‘I was in the ambulance – Rita walked past and went, “Oh, Nicky are you OK?” I said, “I’ll be all right, don’t worry!” And then she gave me a kiss on the cheek’ Nicky Butt on his Rita Ora run-in
- ‘Being called the voice of football is weird – it’s been my voice my whole life. My dad had a better voice’ Martin Tyler opens up on his iconic status
- ‘When the finances come out and I try to say something, they go, “What are you f**king talking about? You haven’t got a clue, mate”’ Nicky Butt on his time in Manchester United board meetings
- ‘At Spurs, the lads said I wasn’t funny, so I brought an ostrich to training’ Paul Gascoigne recalls one of his most infamous pranks
- Watch Macclesfield vs Crystal Palace: Live streams, TV channels, watch for free in the UK as FA Cup holders visit lowest-ranked team
- FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 35: Forwards, frontlines and the FA Cup
January 9
- How to watch Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest: Live streams, TV coverage as famed FA Cup giant-killers target another upset
- How to watch Cameroon vs Morocco online, on TV, and from anywhere in blockbuster AFCON quarter-final tie
- 'Dr Tottenham will see you now' Five things we learned from Antoine Semenyo's perfect Bournemouth goodbye
- Bukayo Saka is Arsenal’s greatest player of the Emirates era: and it’s time we shouted it from the rooftops
- Last minute FA Cup tickets! Five big cup games with great seat deals available this weekend
- How to watch Mali vs Senegal: Live streams, TV coverage, watch for free in the UK as AFCON quarter-finals begin
- Friday Football Quiz, episode 97: Can you get 20 correct answers?
- Quickfire Quiz 30: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 8
- How to watch Arsenal vs Liverpool: Live streams, TV coverage for Thursday night blockbuster between Premier League leaders and reigning champions
- Get VIP tickets for this weekend's Tottenham vs Aston Villa FA Cup clash for just £99
- ‘The best part of scoring against Tottenham? I could see one part of Wembley was empty, because the Spurs fans went home – and that was because of me!’ Nemanja Matic recounts his FA Cup semi-final wonderstrike for Chelsea
- It's FA Cup third round weekend – grab VIP hospitality tickets to the sold-out Manchester City vs Exeter City match this Saturday from just £79
- Quiz! Can you name the 30 biggest-spending managers ever?
- FA Cup TV guide: Broadcasters, live streams, free BBC coverage, and how to watch every fixture in the 2025/2026 competition
- Quiz! Can you name the 10 most successful clubs in each of Europe's top five leagues?
- ‘Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t in his prime. You could feel the pressure when he came back to Manchester United the young guys would try to give him the ball even when it wasn’t the right pass’ Nemanja Matic reveals what it was REALLY like to play with CR7
- Quickfire Quiz 29: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 7
- How to watch Burnley vs Manchester United: Live streams, TV coverage as caretaker manager Darren Fletcher begins another new Utd era
- How to watch Newcastle vs Leeds online, on TV, and from anywhere as Daniel Farke's men look to continue Premier League resurgence on Tyneside
- Is Manchester City vs Brighton on TV? Live streams for Seagulls' Premier League visit to the Etihad Stadium
- How to watch Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa: Live streams, TV channel, kick-off time, preview
- How to watch Bournemouth vs Tottenham: Live streams, TV coverage and match preview for Premier League clash
- Is Brentford vs Sunderland on TV? Live streams, preview, and how to watch Premier League clash
- How to watch Everton vs Wolves: TV and streaming information for mid-week Premier League match
- How to watch Fulham vs Chelsea: Live streams, TV coverage for Premier League west London derby
- Jack Grealish's calves, plate-sized Yorkshire puds and a seat so close you feel like you're part of the squad: FourFourTwo get a taste for Everton's Beyond - Tunnel club inside the Hill Dickinson Stadium
- ‘I was playing in the game when Steven Gerrard slipped. I felt sorry for him, he deserved to win at least one Premier League - maybe he could have gone to another club and won five…’ Nemanja Matic on the Liverpool legend
- When is the AFCON final? Date, kick-off time, venue and TV info for Africa Cup of Nations curtain call
- Quickfire Quiz 28: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 6
- How to watch West Ham vs Nottingham Forest: Live stream, TV info, preview for Premier League relegation clash
- How to watch Ivory Coast vs Burkina Faso online, on TV, and from anywhere as AFCON holders look for quarter-final spot
- When does the January transfer window close in 2026?
- How to watch Algeria vs DR Congo: TV and streaming information for AFCON last-16 clash
- Quiz! Can you name all these players who share three of the same clubs?
- Quickfire Quiz 27: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 5
- How much money does the World Cup winner receive?
- How to watch Nigeria vs Mozambique online, on TV, and from anywhere as Super Eagles look to avoid AFCON upset
- 'I said Andre Onana was one of United’s worst ever goalkeepers because he was being arrogant, but I don’t think he’s a bad guy really' Nemanja Matic lifts the lid on last season's war of words with Manchester United's goalkeeper
- Seven key moments which led to Ruben Amorim's explosive Manchester United downfall
- How to watch Egypt vs Benin: Live streams, TV coverage, preview with Mo Salah set to light up AFCON round of 16
- 'People said I should have started managing at the bottom. Why? The stars aligned for me to get the Chelsea job' Frank Lampard rejects the idea he was benefactor of Stamford Bridge nepotism
- Quickfire Quiz 26: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
- Jeers, protests and moments of brilliance: Barcelona can once again boast a derby of real stature
January 4
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Capacity, location, World Cup 2026 games and everything you need to know about the venue
- ‘Albania didn’t come to play football, but to provoke us. On the pitch they knew they didn’t have much chance. Nemanja Matic on Serbia’s fiery Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania
- ‘Scholesy was a phenomenal footballer and when people of Zidane’s ilk say things like that about you, it’s not just some s**t player, is it?’ Nicky Butt on Zidane’s Paul Scholes compliment
- ‘It’s going to be a hard task for England to win the World Cup – we have a chance like everyone else, but every player has got to be on it, you can’t afford to carry anybody’ Paul Gascoigne assesses England’s World Cup chances
- ‘Villa are really ambitious and the project is super exciting. It was the perfect fit for what I want to achieve and to be part of something that’s on an upward trajectory’ Ellie Roebuck opens up on her MLS return
- Pre-Match Poser no.8: Can you answer this elite-level football quiz question?
January 3
- Lumen Field: Capacity, location, World Cup 2026 games and everything you need to know about the venue
- ‘The smell was so bad that the chairman made me buy him a new car - £17,000 that cost me, and it was still cheaper than the other trout I divorced…’ Paul Gascoigne on the prank that cost him a fortune
- ‘I’ll always be grateful to Venables for involving me in the England squad, but I knew I wasn’t quite at the level of Tony Adams and co’ Colin Cooper’s honest admission over his brief Three Lions career
- ‘I can’t imagine myself in any world other than football, though I don’t know in what role. For now, I just want to keep scoring goals’ Pedro on the secrets of his longevity and what next
- ‘Ruben Amorim is part of the new school of coaches. He was very good at the simple side of the game and I loved his ideas as a coach’ Former Arsenal favourite’s praise for Man United boss
- FourFourTwo's Weekend Crossword 34: Cult heroes, cauldrons and closed roofs
January 2
- Fortress Anfield no more: Arne Slot's style has Liverpool lacking intensity and atmosphere
- Lincoln Financial Field: Capacity, location, World Cup 2026 games and everything you need to know about the venue
- LIGHTS! CAMERA! ADDICTION! Gazza gives us his most revealing interview EVER
- 'Thiago Silva warned me about never being satisfied, about always wanting more. The Monster is an enlightened person!' Chelsea star Joao Pedro on drawing inspiration from one of Brazil and Stamford Bridge's finest
- 'I was spraying champagne on Chelsea fans and nearly fell off the bus – I was holding on like Indiana Jones!' Joe Cole remembers Premier League title celebrations and the story behind iconic Didier Drogba moment
- ‘It would have been quite helpful to not have broken my leg. I can’t sit here and blame it all on the injury…’ Sean Dyche on why he never made it in the Premier League
- Friday Football Quiz, episode 96: Can you get 20 correct answers?
- Quickfire Quiz 25: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?
January 1
- How to watch Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur: Live stream and TV info for Premier League clash
- How to watch Sunderland vs Man City: Live stream and TV info as the Black Cats put unbeaten home record on the line again
- Levi's Stadium: Capacity, location, World Cup 2026 games and everything you need to know about the venue
- How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds: Live streams, TV coverage, preview as Arne Slot's side look to continue top-four charge
- 'I was joining Barcelona, then Betis came in – only later did I realise it was a world-record fee' Cult Brazilian forward Denilson tells his remarkable story, via relegation in Seville, World Cup glory with Brazil and a car park snub at Bolton…
- Is Crystal Palace vs Fulham on TV? Live streams, preview, how to watch as Cottagers look for fourth successive victory
- FourFourTwo's Brazilian footballers wordsearch
- ‘I didn’t think Tony Bloom would be right for Hearts after Googling him. When I went to meet him, I was being polite’ Outgoing Hearts chair reveals she was unsure about the Brighton owner investing in the club
- 'There’s a feeling of togetherness at Coventry. The challenge now is whether we can take that forward and improve even more' Frank Lampard names best pound-for-pound signing he's made amidst Premier League promotion push
- "Some journalist went 'Obviously you might play now Gerrard’s not around?' It got my back up. So I made sure that whatever I did in that World Cup, I did myself proud" Nicky Butt recalls getting one over on Liverpool star at 2002 Finals
- Quickfire Quiz 24: Can you answer 10 questions in 90 seconds?