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‘When we saw Sergio Busquets exaggerating, we felt a great injustice had been done. It made us mentally strong. We gave everything, we left our souls on the pitch’: Javier Zanetti on Inter Milan and Barcelona’s 2010 Champions League classic
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Inter Milan had to dig deep in their Champions League semi-final at the Camp Nou in 2010

'I knew I was leaving Chelsea and told my family, "I’ll be back at Wembley and I’ll lead my new club out" a year later, there I was at the front of the tunnel!': Gilly Flaherty reveals the games that changed her life
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Gilly Flaherty won 22 trophies during her career and has opened up to FourFourTwo about the biggest games of her life

‘Neil Warnock made us wear shin pads, then launched balls into the sky and told us to go in for challenges. Some of those early sessions were interesting…’: Clinton Morrison recalls his favourite managers
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Republic of Ireland international worked with plenty of characters during his 19-year career

‘To play with Keane was an honour – it’s sad I get to deal with a pantomime villain now. Our relationship broke down, but I’d still like to put things to bed’: Ex-Liverpool man reflects on his Roy Keane ups and downs
By Joe Mewis published
Roy Keane and one former Liverpool player do not see eye-to-eye these days

‘I think I showed I could do it on a cold, rainy night in Stoke many times. It was very windy there and the fans were always behind us – it was a loud stadium’: Xherdan Shaqiri busts the Stoke City myth
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Swiss playmaker spent three years debunking the saying that flair players could not perform in Stoke's exacting conditions

‘I loved scoring in front of the Kop. Liverpool fans are a big family. If you score against Everton or Man United, people love you and you’re a legend already!’: Xherdan Shaqiri looks back at his Liverpool spell
By Joe Mewis published
The Swiss playmaker won the Premier League and Champions League during his three years at Liverpool

‘My favourite major tournament to broadcast from? Qatar, because we were in the stadium for every game – to feel the atmosphere makes a big difference’: Gary Lineker’s 2022 World Cup admission
By Joe Mewis published
Gary Lineker has played and presented at World Cups across the globe over the past 40 years

'Bryan Robson had me at "hello". His stature really appealed to me. I wanted to be a part of where the club was going. It was a great journey to be involved in': How the Manchester United legend managed to convince players to sign for Middlesbrough
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Bryan Robson immediately managed to sign high-profile players when becoming Middlesbrough manager in 1994

‘There was a time when it was said Xavi and I were incompatible – we proved the opposite. Our connection grew organically, without forcing anything’: Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta recalls early criticism when playing alongside team-mate
By Ryan Dabbs published
Barcelona pair Andres Iniesta and Xavi formed arguably the best midfield ever, but people were doubtful at the start...

'Chelsea still had a great team after AVB left. I said, "This is the last chance many of you will get to win the Champions League – seize this opportunity"': Roberto Di Matteo reveals what he said to Blues squad when becoming interim manager in 2012
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Chelsea were motivated from the second Roberto Di Matteo became interim manager, which ultimately yielded success in the Champions League
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