Latest articles by Marcus Alves
FourFourTwo's 100 Greatest Footballers EVER: No.16, Zico
FFT 100 Greatest Brazil’s great entertainer and goalscorer is the closest thing the nation had to a second Pele
Why Brazilians just don’t rate Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino
Roberto Firmino His gifts have gradually become appreciated in England, but 'Bobby' has previously been labelled “the new Afonso Alves” in his home country. Marcus Alves explains all...
The big interview: Robinho – "I had a fight with Craig Bellamy once, but then who at City didn’t?!"
The Big Interview Was it tough being ‘the next Pele’? Why did his move to Chelsea fall through? And did he really get the bus around Manchester? Your questions answered in March 2017...
Meet Alisson Becker: Liverpool's world-record new goalkeeper "who can define an era"
Alisson Becker On his way to Anfield as the most expensive goalkeeper ever, Alisson elicits the highest of praise from his Brazil coaches. Marcus Alves delivers the lowdown...
Brazil versus Neymar: how a superstar lost the love of his country
Neymar Neymar may be Brazil's leading man at this World Cup, but a war is brewing between the country and its star striker, writes Marcus Alves
Meet Luan: The talented Brazilian with futsal feet who could rock up at Leicester
Talentspotter Marcus Alves explains why Gremio's exciting forward might be Brazil's next big thing, via a mooted move to the English champions
7 things you should know about incoming Brazil boss Tite – and what’s on his plate
Brazil Dunga was disposed of after the Seleção’s disastrous Copa America campaign, and they’ve picked Corinthians’ current boss to replace him. Marcus Alves provides the lowdown
Meet Alex Teixeira: Shakhtar's latest brilliant Brazilian who could save Chelsea
Shakhtar Donetsk The 25-year-old forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in January. Marcus Alves introduces the prolific goal-getter who's tearing things up in Ukraine...
