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"WHEN WE GOT IT BACK TO 2-1 AGAINST GILLS IN THE LAST MINUTE, I KNEW I'D GET ONE MORE CHANCE"
The tireless Scot on starting at Arsenal, his lethal partnership with The Goat and - of course - Manchester City’s incredible 1999 comeback at Wembley
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July 2025
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ALESSIA RUSSO "SCORING THAT BACKHEEL IN 2022 WAS GREAT - PEOPLE TRUST ME TO TRY THINGS"
The Arsenal striker shot to fame with her improvised goal against Sweden at the last Euros - now she's the Lionesses' main attacking threat this summer 10
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July 2025
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ELLA TOONE “THIS IS MY FIRST TOURNAMENT WITHOUT MY DAD - HE'D WANT ME TO JUST ENJOY IT”
Nearly a year since her father's passing, the Manchester United midfielder hopes to score yet more crucial Lionesses goals in Switzerland this summer
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July 2025
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THE BALLON D'OR WAS MY CHILDHOOD DREAM. MILAN SAID, 'THE ONLY WAY TO WIN IT IS BY PLAYING FOR US'
Andriy Shevchenko rose from Kyiv to become the world's best - in his own words, he relives a career inspired by Valeriy Lobanovskyi's clocks and Ian Rush's boots, and explains why Volodymyr Zelensky can count on him
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July 2025
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FRAN KIRBY “MISSING THE WORLD CUP WAS REALLY HARD - I TRIED EVERYTHING TO MAKE IT”
A champion in 2022, injury ruled the 31-year-old out of England's last major tournament - this term, she's flourished once more after a move to Brighton
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July 2025
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GAIL EMMS
The badminton Olympic medallist talks dodging Alan Shearer shots and her mum's Azteca heroics
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July 2025
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FFT'S GUIDE TO THE CLUB WORLD CUP
On June 14, a new 32-team tournament kicks off when Lionel Messi's Inter Miami take on Al Ahly of Egypt. After a great deal of scepticism, can it establish itself as one of football's most prestigious events?
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July 2025
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SPAIN: THE TEAM WHO JUST WANT TO PLAY FOOTBALL
La Roja's stars won their first ever major trophy two years ago, only for glory to be overshadowed by controversy; this time, they hope for no distractions
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July 2025
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"I'M NOT A VAMPIRE, HONEST!"
Arsenal street artist Northbanksy has gained fame for his murals, after a terrible misunderstanding almost led to his demise
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July 2025
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ALEXIA PUTELLAS: “THE WORLD CUP WAS A RACE AGAINST TIME FOR ME. NOW I WANT TO SHOW THE BEST VERSION OF MYSELF”
Injury ruled the two-time Ballon d'Or winner out of Euro 2022; a sub in the World Cup final on her return, the 31-year-old has now rediscovered top form
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July 2025
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THE WAIT IS OVER
It’s been 19 years since Jess Fishlock made her debut for Wales - now, at 38, she has helped them to their first ever major tournament. She tells FFT she’s eyeing a Euros record this summer to boot...
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July 2025
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Lierieties
For the first time since 1970, an England senior team attempt to defend their title - the Lionesses haven't had things all their own way since Euro 2022, but they're determined to retain their crown
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July 2025
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JOHANNA RYTTING KANERYD: “WINNING BRONZE AT THE WORLD CUP WAS SPECIAL. HOPEFULLY WE CAN TAKE THE NEXT STEP”
The 28-year-old Chelsea winger is Sweden's reigning player of the year - and after tasting success Down Under in 2023, she fancies more in Switzerland...
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July 2025
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BETH MEAD “I'D LOVE TO WIN THE GOLDEN BOOT AGAIN, BUT IT'S MORE IMPORTANT TO RETAIN THE EUROS”
The Arsenal forward was player of the tournament in 2022 - after injury ruled her out of the World Cup, she's desperate to enjoy more success in Switzerland
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July 2025
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GEORGIA STANWAY "I'VE TATTOOED A LOT OF MY TEAM-MATES - IT'S EXTRA PRESSURE TO MAKE IT PERFECT!"
Since stunning Spain in 2022, the midfielder has moved to Bayern Munich and taken up a hobby - recently, though, she’s been battling to be fit for the finals
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July 2025
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TIM SHERWOOD: STER GAMES THAT CHANGED MY LIFE
Interview Chris Flanagan | Sherwood was speaking in association with Foot Italia
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June 2025
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JULES BREACH
The TNT Sports presenter gives her verdict on the successes from this Premier League season
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June 2025
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Golden Balls' jubilee
As David Beckham hits the Big 5-0, FFT talks to former team-mates to hear their memories of playing alongside the midfielder, from busting bleep tests to white-tie-and-diamond parties...
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June 2025
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ANDREW CUSHIN
The Geordie singer-songwriter on offering Shay Given a job and being taught a lesson by Noel Gallagher...
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June 2025
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“IN ISTANBUL... WE “WON IT FIVE TIMES”
Liverpool’s victory over Milan remains the most remarkable final in Champions League history – in the 20 years since, Steven Gerrard, Rafael Benitez and more key protagonists have recounted their memories to FFT...
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June 2025
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Demba Ba's Dunkerque spirit
Under sporting director Demba Ba, the minnows have been a sensation this season, pursuing promotion to Ligue 1 and facing PSG in a Coupe de France semi. FFT went along to see it - along with fans from, er, Grimsby?!
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June 2025
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Alexander Isak: Magpies hero
For a decade, fans arrived at St James' Park longing to see the Alan Shearer arm-raise. These days, I tap my digital season ticket on the turnstile and head inside with the hope that Isak's trademark thumb celebration will make an appearance. It usually does.
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June 2025
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Mo Salah's record-breaking season
The new season was just 65 minutes old when Mo Salah set his first record of the campaign, and he's carried on breaking them ever since.
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June 2025
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“HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED THE GAME,” REF?"
They have, if you must know, so FFT travelled to Warwick to meet the 10 former footballers aiming to make it as match officials – via a World Cup and a stint as a US Open golf caddy...
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June 2025
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DUNCAN FERGUSON
\"Some of my red cards were ridiculous - I don't see myself as that person. One of them was for singing to a referee!\"
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June 2025
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ALLY McCOIST
Asked to name figures past or present who he's always looked up to, the pundit's picks include his Rangers mentor and a cycling great
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June 2025
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Farewell to the Grand Old Lady
Just shy of its 133rd birthday, Goodison Park hosts its final Everton match this month - English football’s last link to a bygone era will go with it...
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June 2025
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Liam Delap: England's future No.9?
It was deemed a major gamble last summer when newly-promoted Ipswich Town recruited Delap from Manchester City in a £20 million deal.
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June 2025
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Declan Rice praised by deity Petit
The Gunners shelled out a club-record £105m to recruit Rice from West Ham in 2023. It’s been money well spent.
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June 2025
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"Morgan Rogers is worth £100m"
Two years ago, Morgan Rogers was part of a Blackpool side relegated to League One. Now, he is established as one of England's brightest prospects.
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