Conor Pope
Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.
He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.
Latest articles by Conor Pope
This young teenager diagnosed with cancer was told he would never play football again – now he's helping others on the same journey
By Conor Pope published
After an unwillingness to talk left him facing a late diagnosis, Rian wants to break down the stigma around men opening up
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Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 soccer cleat review: Cristiano Ronaldo proves a worthy advocate
By Conor Pope published
REVIEW The Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 soccer cleats are perfect for those who rely on speed, and help improve your close-ball control
Rangers become worst-ever team in Champions League group stage history
By Conor Pope published
STINKERS Defeat to Ajax leaves record-breaking Rangers with six defeats and 22 goals conceded
"No question, that's a penalty": Referee lets Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane gets away with incredible handball in Champions League
By Conor Pope published
NICE SAVE Inter Milan players left stunned as Bayern star Sadio Mane handball deemed not a penalty – even after a VAR review
World Cup 2022 groups: Who every country will face in Qatar
By Conor Pope last updated
WORLD CUP The World Cup 2022 groups have been drawn – this is who each nation will face to reach the knockouts
New Balance Furon v7 football boots review: These brilliant boots will clean up your strike
By Conor Pope last updated
REVIEW The New Balance Furon v7 boots are fantastic – and should make anyone who hasn't tried a pair by the brand think twice
Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings: The full men's and women's lists revealed
By Conor Pope last updated
FULL LIST The full Ballon d'Or 2022 rankings crowning the world's best footballers have been announced, with Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas the big winners
Watch: Wantaway PSG star Kylian Mbappe BOOED in Paris as he arrives at Ballon d'Or 2022 presentation
By Conor Pope published
M-BOO-PPE Kylian Mbappe faced a wall of boos at the Ballon d'Or 2022 awards following reports that he wants to leave PSG
New Balance launch new boots for the likes of Raheem Sterling, Bukayo Saka and Sadio Mane
By Conor Pope published
NEW BOOTS New Balance's 'Headline Taker' pack reveal Furon v7 and Tekela v4 ahead of the World Cup
New Balance Tekela v4 football boot review: These anti-slip boots will grow on you – but only confident players need apply
By Conor Pope published
REVIEW The New Balance Tekela v4 are great laceless boots for players with good close-ball control
Liverpool back in the title race? Here's how the table REALLY looks
By Conor Pope published
Long Table Setting out the Premier League table by points between clubs can shape how we see the season turning out...
Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for El Clasico
By Conor Pope published
PREVIEW Find a Real Madrid vs Barcelona live stream and check all the latest on Sunday's La Liga clash
Watch: Jordan Pickford trips Harry Kane to allow Tottenham captain to give Spurs lead over Everton from penalty spot
By Conor Pope published
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Watch: Bundesliga midfielder shows why he's Arsenal's main transfer target with outrageous dinked goal
By Conor Pope published
ON TARGET Jesper Lindstrom got on the scoresheet in Eintracht Frankfurt's 5-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen
Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape following alleged breach of bail
By Conor Pope published
The Manchester United forward is due in court this week after his arrest in February
Why Nice's British sporting director has ended up living in a caravan
By Conor Pope published
HAPPY CAMPER? Dave Brailsford is known for his major success in the cycling world, but his new role in French football could be going better
Watch: Incredible WSL red card after West Ham defender PUNCHES opponent in the head
By Conor Pope published
West Ham's Hawa Cissoko laid a left hook on Aston Villa's Sarah Mayling in an altercation that belonged in a boxing ring
Liverpool report: Major Kylian Mbappe boost for Reds as French star could be available for FREE – and Real Madrid bow out of race
By Conor Pope published
KYLIAN ME SOFTLY Reports in France suggest that Kylian Mbappe wants to buy out his PSG contract in January
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