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June 30
- Cristiano Ronaldo planning even bigger, better retirement than Lionel Messi
- 19 reliable transfer news accounts you NEED to follow on Twitter
- 12 players who Manchester United could realistically sign this summer
- New England manager: Here's who FFT's readers want to replace Roy
June 29
- The 7 worst things about England's Euro 2016 exit
- Euro 2016's quarter-finalists: Why they will and won't win
- Joao Cancelo: The marauding full-back Barcelona might replace Dani Alves with
- Quiz! Name the English starters in the 2015/16 Premier League season
- I always knew this would happen, says man who had £50 bet on England winning tournament
June 28
- You decide: Who should be the next England manager?
- Antonio Sanabria: The Tottenham-targeted Paraguayan who turned his back on Barcelona
- Forget Vardy: 11 other top strikers Arsenal could sign instead this summer
- Martin Kelner’s Screen Break: England unite the nation in hubris and humiliation
- Hodgson had to go – but inside he'll be seething with the players he trusted
June 27
- End of the Spanish era? What Stats Zone told us about Italy 2-0 Spain
- The big interview: Xavi – inside the mind of a football genius
- Lionel Messi has never had it easy for Argentina – but quitting now is the biggest blot
- The John Stones debate: what’s really right for a promising – if unpolished – centre-back?
- Early international retirement would leave a permanent blemish on Messi's legacy
June 26
- Lost now found: Hazard guides Belgium to quarter-finals
- Into the quarters on Kroos control: How Stats Zone saw Germany-Slovakia
- Pogba and Griezmann see off the Irish: How Stats Zone saw France 2-1 Republic of Ireland
June 25
- We needed to talk about Ivan Perisic's hair – and Twitter made us chuckle
- How shackled Bale broke through: Stats Zone on Wales 1-0 Northern Ireland
June 24
- Bigger fees, no more Bosmans and more English kids: What #Brexit means for football
- Iceland keeper Halldorsson: "Film-making was my main job – that's how Eurovision came along"
- Wenger ready to announce how he almost bought Euro 2016 top scorer
- 15 Euro 2016 stars we'd love to see in the Premier League – and who they should sign for
- Michael Cox: How Granit Xhaka has justified Wenger's confidence at Euro 2016
- A brief history of (extra) time: is the format right for the modern game?
- Iceland's Birkir Bjarnason is out to beat the man who discovered him: Roy Hodgson
- 4 ways Antonio Conte can implement his Italian style at Chelsea
June 23
- 7 players who could sink under Mourinho... and 6 who'll thrive
- Milan Badelj: Croatia's 'other' midfielder who'd fit in well at Tottenham
- Zlatan unable to name single Swedish team-mate in leaving speech
- England have won fewer than expected, but the naysayers ignore their stylistic evolution
- Nampalys Mendy: Leicester's latest French gem who could replace Kante
June 22
- How Italy-beating Ireland might now frighten France
- How Ronaldo finally found form for Portugal at Euro 2016 – via Stats Zone
- Group E deciders - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- How Breel Embolo became one of Europe's hottest prospects – but won't join Man United
- Hungary vs Portugal - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Brilliant Bonucci is Italy's Pep-loved rock – so it's no wonder Conte fancies him at Chelsea
- The ego-death of Ronaldo and Ibrahimovic is a good thing for football
- Why the Messi vs Maradona debate is flawed (and always will be)
- No end to Euro 2016 in sight, worried officials confirm
- 8 Premier League stars not yet cutting it at Euro 2016
June 21
- On this day in the Euros, June 22: Scandi "stitch-up" eliminates Italy
- 5 things we loved about watching Croatia in their 2-1 win over Spain
- Muller can't convert as world champions restricted by Northern Ireland: Stats Zone report
- Croatia vs Spain - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Northern Ireland vs Germany - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Interview: Johann Berg Gudmundsson – Ronaldo should be praising Iceland, not putting us down
- Mourinho disgusted that no one is talking about him
- Martin Kelner’s Screen Break: Tyldesley’s mixed messages; Wrightie loves Slaven
June 20
- 5 positives for the Three Lions following Slovakia 0-0 England – using Stats Zone
- On this day in the Euros, June 21: Ronald Koeman wipes his backside on Olaf Thon's shirt
- 6 Stats Zone screens that reveal how Bale's Wales tore Russia apart
- Slovakia vs England - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Russia vs Wales - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Adam Ounas: Meet the Manchester United target who’s caused a Twitter stir
June 19
- Swiss lack an edge, French lack a plan: How Stats Zone saw Switzerland 0-0 France
- The 87th minute? When goals are most often scored in European Championship matches
- On this day in the Euros, June 20: The Germans lose on penalties
- Switzerland vs France - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Romania vs Albania - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
June 18
- Euro Goal: Dier's free kick in FIFA 16
- On this day in the Euros, June 19: When Michel Platini's genius rocked Euro 84
- Ronaldo's getting the shots in: Cristiano's sorry, sorry night as told by Stats Zone
- Portugal vs Austria - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Red Devils find form: How Stats Zone saw Belgium 3-0 Republic of Ireland
- Iceland vs Hungary - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Belgium vs Republic of Ireland - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
June 17
- On this day in the Euros, June 18: (Really) lucky Dutch break Irish hearts
- Spain power past timid Turkey: How Stats Zone saw Spain 3-0 Turkey
- Spain vs Turkey - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Czech Republic vs Croatia - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Italy vs Sweden - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- 7 things you should know about incoming Brazil boss Tite – and what’s on his plate
- Stoke chairman Peter Coates: Why football is better off with Britain in the EU
June 16
- On this day in the Euros, June 17: Uncapped supersub bags debut hat-trick to save semi
- Martin Kelner’s Screen Break: Roy gets away with it; Gabby overdoses on Haribo
- Germany vs Poland - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- 6 Stats Zone screens that show why England needed sharpshooter Sturridge to save them
- Ukraine vs Northern Ireland - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- England vs Wales - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Emanuele Giaccherini: Italy's Sunderland reject with a fascinating backstory
June 15
- On this day in the Euros, June 16: Suker’s super scoop shames Schmeichel
- Lucky general Deschamps marches on without firepower: How Stats Zone saw France 2-0 Albania
- France vs Albania - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Premier League soothsayers discern from mystic runes that Arsenal will play Liverpool on opening day
- 24 England lessons we've learned from 50 years of failure: Roy, fetch your notes
- Romania vs Switzerland - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Soccermatics: What these passing networks tell us about England, Ireland, France and Germany
- Elseid Hysaj: The reported Arsenal target preparing to take the next step for club and country
- Russia vs Slovakia - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Why the cloud over Spain won't stay for long – not when Iniesta's looking this good
- England band confident of capturing irritating and unwanted mood of nation
June 14
- 8 Stats Zone screens that explain why Iceland annoyed Cristiano Ronaldo
- On this day in the Euros, June 15: Italian know-how eliminates England
- The two Pogbas: Why France just isn't that fussed if Paul is dropped for Albania
- Euro 2016 is missing Mike Dean, says Mike Dean
- Portugal vs Iceland - Euro 2016 LIVE with FourFourTwo
- Squad rotation, tear gas and a bucketload of medals: How England flopped at Euro 80
- Michael Cox: England must change midfield structure against Bale's Wales
- Bartosz Kapustka: Poland's Prem-tracked teen who "could go as far as Lewandowski"
- Worst Italy team in history is still full of Italians
- Revealed! The Euros goalscoring records that are there for the taking
- Wayne’s (new) world: 4 other big-name players who changed position successfully
- On this day in the Euros, June 14: Der Bomber over Belgium
June 13
- Brilliant back three deny Devils: How Stats Zone saw Belgium 0-2 Italy
- Wes almost wins it: How Stats Zone saw Republic of Ireland 1-1 Sweden
- Leaky at both ends: How Stats Zone saw Spain 1-0 Czech Republic
- England fans furious with Hodgson after best performance in years
- Woodward vows to find some players at Euro 2016 to overpay for
- Great Goals Retold: Barry Davies on Gazza's ’91 FA Cup rocket
- Fans Daily: Modric sends Croatian fans crazy
- How Dunga's bravery backfired, bringing Copa America misery for Brazil
- Where are they now? Spain's Euro 2008 drought-breakers
June 12
- Wernbloom: Zlatan doesn’t have to make fancy speeches, he leads this Sweden team by example
- Powering past timidity: How Stats Zone saw Germany 2-0 Ukraine
- On this day in the Euros, June 13: The six-goal war
- Fans Daily: Bale strikes while England stumble
- Norn Iron tough to crack: What Stats Zone told us about Poland 1-0 Northern Ireland
June 11
- On this day in the Euros, June 12: Greece spoil Portugal's party
- England impress but not enough: How Stats Zone saw England 1-1 Russia
- Bale and Robson-Kanu seal historic win: How Stats Zone saw Wales 2-1 Slovakia
- Fans Daily: Payet pummeler sends France frantic
- Video: Simon Mignolet previews Belgium's Euro 2016
June 10
- Video: Jordan Henderson reveals who England's joker is, who moans the most and more
- On this day in the Euros, June 11: Spain pain for Danes, again
- Payet provides magic for hosts: How Stats Zone saw France 2-1 Romania
- England's formations at Euro 96: A tactical evolution
- Pick your Euro five-a-side – and beat FourFourTwo
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 1. Marco van Basten, HOLLAND v Soviet Union, 1988
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 2. Antonin Panenka, CZECHOSLOVAKIA v West Germany, 1976
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 3. Paul Gascoigne, ENGLAND v Scotland, 1996
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, SWEDEN v France, 2012
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 5. Karel Poborsky, CZECH REPUBLIC v Portugal, 1996
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 6. Angelos Charisteas, GREECE v Portugal, 2004
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 7. Tomas Brolin, SWEDEN v England, 1992
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 8. Maniche, PORTUGAL v Holland, 2004
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 9. Alan Shearer, ENGLAND v Holland, 1996
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 10. John Jensen, DENMARK v Germany, 1992
- Kicking and screaming: How Uruguay crashed out of Copa America Centenario
- On this day in the Euros, June 10: Viva il Riva
- The best European Championship video games ever made
June 9
- Dele Alli's temperament doesn't need curbing – and it may never do
- Wilfried Van Moer: football's greatest comeback story you've never heard
- Artem Dzyuba: Joe Hart is my favourite goalkeeper – it’d be an honour to score past him
- The best European players ever: How to create the perfect Euro goal
- The goal that defied the Nazis and killed a legend
- Back of the Net’s alternative Group F preview (ft. Gabor Kiraly's defiance)
- Back of the Net’s alternative Group E preview (ft. the other BBC)
- Tom Heaton vows to learn some really good card games
- What happened to France’s lost ‘87 Generation? A tale of promise, bust-ups and bitterness
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 20-11
June 8
- Infographic: The top scorers in Euro 2016 qualifying
- Team Talk: Who will win Euro 2016?
- Team Talk: Who should be in England's starting XI?
- 6 under-the-radar attackers who could be good Golden Boot shouts
- The 9 best Phoenix From The Flames sketches from Baddiel & Skinner's 'Fantasy Football League'
- Eric Bailly: The Villarreal rock who Jose's made his first signing
- Back of the Net’s alternative Group D preview (ft. Rosicky’s big chance)
- Barry Davies' top tips: How to be a football commentator
- Stats Zone: Name that Euro goal
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 30-21
- What Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s current status says about English fandom’s culture shift
- Soccermatics: How Spurs + Rooney can inspire England to glory
June 7
- 50 Best Football Chants
- Why Argentina might be better without Lionel Messi
- Back of the Net’s alternative Group C preview (ft. really long names)
- Everton have accepted mediocrity for too long – but this looks like a new age of ambition
- Who’ll win the Euros (and more)? FFT writers make their tournament predictions...
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: 40-31
June 6
- Back of the Net’s alternative Euro 2016 Group B preview (ft. Roy’s mohawk)
- Penalty! The 7 most defining spot kicks of all time
- Back of the Net’s alternative Euro 2016 Group A preview (ft. loved-up France)
- Why France might actually be in deep trouble ahead of Euro 2016
- FourFourTwo's 50 Most Memorable Euros Goals: How we created the list
June 3
- The 11 best Barcelona kits of all time
- Where are they now? Euro 2004's Team of the Tournament
- Can you predict the Euros better than FourFourTwo?
- Aerial domination: The top heading goalscorers of last season
June 2
- Revealed: Where each Premier League team needs to improve its attack
- Video: Simon Mignolet reveals the secrets of his Liverpool teammates
- 7 types of post-tournament transfer that will definitely happen after Euro 2016
- Roberto Di Matteo: I got rejected by Birmingham? Don't believe everything you read...
- This summer really will be different for Southampton
- Messi faces fresh trial for tackle evasion
- Rated! Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid so far, in the key areas
June 1
- How to win Euro 2016 (and penalties!) playing as England on Football Manager 2016
- Meet Ahmed Musa: Nigeria's speedster set to boost Leicester's Champions League charge
- Why New York City really doesn't love Frank Lampard
- What the Toulon tournament taught us about the future of England