Latest Long read features
Welcome to Kairat Almaty: the Champions League's easternmost fixture
LONG READ As Central Asia prepares to be represented at the World Cup for the first time by Uzbekistan, FFT visited the region to witness a European match near the Chinese border
Chelsea braced for further injury upheaval as Manchester City look on with Rodri repeat concern
Chelsea and Manchester City could face a disproportionate number of injuries in the Premier League this season
Newcastle United's Aaron Ramsdale pursuit means one thing as Eddie Howe calls time on three-year absence
Newcastle United are reportedly close to adding Aaron Ramsdale to Eddie Howe's squad after missing out on the signing of James Trafford
Jose Mourinho and Kieran McKenna student aiming to end Huddersfield Town's miserable six-year decline from Premier League to League One mid-table
Lee Grant took on his first managerial role at Huddersfield Town in May and is hoping to oversee a complete change of fortunes
Long May They Reign: The Lionesses' story heading into Euro 2025
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
England Euros winners: Where are they now?
England Euros winners were crowned in 2022 but what are the players doing now?
Ajax, Agony and a Stunning Title Collapse
LONG READ After one of the worst seasons in recent memory, Ajax found themselves standing on the brink of an unlikely 37th Eredivisie title but they blew it in spectacular style
Football songs: The history of the beautiful game's relationship with music
LONG READ From El Tel to John Barnes, footballers once delivered a string of memorable tunes and even the odd No.1 - FFT salutes a lost tradition
Goodison Park: Farewell to the Grand Old Lady
LONG READ Just shy of its 133rd birthday, Goodison Park hosts its final Everton match – English football's last link to a bygone era will go with it…
Sampdoria: Football's Flagging Giants
LONG READ One of Europe's finest teams in the early 1990s, Sampdoria have just been relegated to the Italian third-tier Serie C for the first time - FFT travelled to Genoa to hear about a decline that has featured film directors, Andrea Pirlo and a pig's head in the post...
