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- April 6
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- ‘Italia 90 is the one thing I look back on and think ‘If only’, because we would have had a real chance in the final – winning a World Cup is immortality, it’s forever’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the biggest regret from his playing career
- ‘I was glad I went to Barcelona, it was a madhouse but it was wonderful – it shouldn’t have been a hard decision to go there, but I was happy at Everton’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about his move from Goodison Park to the Camp Nou
- ‘As I was delivering the first line in my pants, all I could see in my peripheral vision was four shoulders going up and down, of Alan Shearer and Ian Wright giggling’ Gary Lineker tells FFT about the night he hosted Match of the Day in his underwear
- ‘It was an incredible experience to go to Liverpool. I sang a Bavarian song for my initiation but it didn’t last long – after 30 seconds I got beer over my head’: German star reveals unruly welcome at Anfield from his team-mates
- ‘Many people expect me to coach Barca one day, but I’m not thinking about it. Hopefully one day I’ll return – Guardiola, Xavi and then me? Sounds good’: Andres Iniesta discusses potentially becoming Barcelona manager
- ‘It was basically impossible to play against Pep’s Barcelona. When Fernando killed the game off at the end, I knew that something divine had taken place’: Ex-Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo recalls iconic 2012 Champions League semi-final win
- 'I think it’s probably too soon for him to come to a top, top club like Arsenal - I’m not sure if he’s ready to be the main man at a club chasing a Premier League title' Promising striker NOT ready for Gunners, says former star
- April 5
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- ‘I won’t miss Match of the Day as that’s the person I am – I’ve never missed playing football, even though I loved it. The show will be fine – I’m thrilled to be leaving it in good health’ Gary Lineker tells FFT how he’s feeling about the end of an era
- 'It was agreed that I’d join Manchester United. So, imagine my surprise when I got off my flight south and heard a Cockney voice saying, "Welcome to Tottenham"': Rangers legend recalls transfer misunderstanding in signing for Spurs
- ‘I joined Salford, initially on loan, from Derby U21s – I may be the only manager who’s ever gone out on loan! I loved the history and where the club came from’: Football League boss recalls bizarre managerial move in 2021
- 'They said I fought with Mario Balotelli at Swansea and against Sunderland. That shocked me. My lawyers called me about this, and it was the first I knew about it. It upset me, and I feel sorry for Mario.' Yaya Toure clears up Manchester City fight talk
- ‘Sir Alex told Van Persie to watch my goal back at Anfield for some shooting tips! It was a beautiful goal, though. It’s a shame that I didn’t do it more often’: Manchester United cult hero recalls stunning strike against Liverpool
- ‘So many times when we played Manchester United, arguments would start before the first whistle had even blown – the players would try to kill each other with their eyes’ Former Arsenal star remembers famous Premier League rivalry
- April 4
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- Bizarre Jose Mourinho statement aims to pre-empt punishment after Fenerbahce boss clashes with Galatasaray counterpart
- 'Andy Robertson has a decision to make as a player, where you either roll your sleeves up and give someone great competition or you accept decisions and say that your time is done.' Alan Shearer on the conundrum facing Arne Slot's Liverpool
- 'He’s better than anything Manchester United or Chelsea have got up front, so the answer is simple: it’s inevitable that he’ll be linked with massive football clubs because he’s a really good talent.' Alan Shearer on the next superstar on the move
- How to watch England vs Belgium: Live streams for Nations League match
- Newcastle fighting for 'one of the most promising' players in Europe to replace Kieran Trippier: report
- Liverpool 'serious contenders' to sign budget Alexander Isak: report
- Liverpool lining up Rodrygo move, after talks: report
- Liverpool appear to have decided contract stance over Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, with stats playing their part
- Liverpool report: £80m Rodrygo move poised, following talks
- Kevin De Bruyne to leave Manchester City
- ‘I take it as a compliment that I’ve got three replacements, but it’s down to the fact it’s a massive commitment. They’re top presenters and will do a great job’ Gary Lineker offers his verdict on the broadcasters stepping into his Match of the Day shoes
- Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is mastering the art of not panicking
- 'Cristiano Ronaldo could buy Wrexham': Ex-Premier League hero makes bold claim about Portuguese star
- Is Matheus Cunha injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
- Is Justin Kluivert injured this weekend? Premier League injury update
- Is Newcastle star Alexander Isak injured this week? Premier League injury update
- Why isn't Lauren Hemp playing for England tonight?
- April 3
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- Every word of Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou's astonishing Sky Sports interview, following loss to Chelsea
- Is Gabriel Magalhaes injured this week? Premier League injury update
- Manchester City report: 'PSG will lose a great player' this summer to Pep Guardiola
- Liverpool report: Marc Guehi 'set for exit' with Virgil van Dijk replacement green-lit
- Why Arsenal wonderkid hailed as greatest-ever is struggling in Spain's second tier
- Liverpool lining up move for European wonderkid that could have ramifications for Dominik Szoboszlai: report
- Arsenal report: New director has first TWO signings agreed
- ‘It felt like the right time to leave Match of the Day, but I liked the idea of finishing at a tournament – mainly as I want my last words to be “England have won the World Cup”’ Gary Lineker reveals why he’s staying with the BBC for one more year
- Bulgarian 'legend' wrongly announced as dead invited back to club as special guest
- MK Dons midfielder Dan Crowley chosen as our League Two player of the season: ‘When Arsene Wenger tells you he wants you to join Arsenal, it’s hard to turn him down’
- UK given huge boost in World Cup bid
- Wycombe Wanderers forward Richard Kone named as our League One player of the season: ‘Even as I was signing the contract to join the club, I was like “I’m going to wake up soon!”’
- JULES BREACH: There won't be a dry eye in the house when Everton bid farewell to Goodison Park... but the future looks bright at their new state-of-the-art stadium
- Thomas Muller 'confirmed' to leave Bayern Munich: report
- Norwich City’s Borja Sainz voted best player in EFL in FourFourTwo’s annual fan poll – Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Kone wins League One award, Dan Crowley of MK Dons named best in League Two
- Chelsea and Jose Mourinho officially sever ties after 20-year dispute
- How Newcastle proved their Champions League credentials against Brentford
- 'I think everybody has said something about it, so why should I add to it? It's so obvious that it's not necessary for me to' Everything that Liverpool boss Arne Slot said about James Tarkowski's unpunished horror tackle
- Gary Lineker unveiled as FourFourTwo's latest cover star - we sat down with the legend of football and broadcasting to discuss his future after BBC Match of the Day
- April 2
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- 'This wasn't fraud, I never robbed anyone' Ex Premier League star sentenced to two years in prison
- Arsenal break Premier League record that proves they don't play boring football
- Top Premier League managers in the frame to replace Thomas Tuchel: report
- Liverpool could smash transfer record for £100m Brighton star: report
- Mohamed Salah could play against Liverpool team-mate at Club World Cup, with double move mooted: report
- Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou 'hopes' Mauricio Pochettino returns as manager after Argentine makes 'dream' move statement
- Tottenham report: Richarlison wants to leave London ‘to compete for titles’
- 'They had the chance here. At Manchester United you don't have the time. I will not have the time. We have to get it right fast': Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim responds to claims about Anthony Elanga transfer mistake
- New Arsenal director Andrea Berta in talks with Nico Williams' agent: report
- Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka clashes with fans after Bayer Leverkusen humiliation
- Manchester City star statisically the slowest player in the Premier League, with Casemiro not far behind
- Manchester United probing into striker search with fresh new details
- Liverpool in talks with 'the next Riyad Mahrez': report
- Goodison Park change of heart could be on the cards for Everton: report
- Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner in talks to leave: report
- Liverpool boss Arne Slot takes strong stance contract situation
- Harry Kane addresses rumours he could return to the Premier League
- April 1
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- Newcastle United make huge offer for Liverpool star in major sign of intent: report
- Real Madrid want Arsenal legend to replace Carlo Ancelotti in controversial hiring: report
- Former Arsenal star terminates contract after brain diagnosis
- Liverpool in £40m offer for Premier League full-back: report
- 'It’s impossible to be honest… I've made it clear that I need to take the next step, I want to fight for titles, I had a lot of offers' Matheus Cunha transfer hint met with backlash
- Manchester City set to lose Erling Haaland for the season, following Pep Guardiola comments
- 'Alisson is still angry with me, he never understood. At the beginning, I protected him, he had to improve - and then we burned all the Brazilian goalkeepers here' Director reveals tough relationship with Liverpool keeper and eventual transfer
- Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes stunning transfer talks revealed, with Ruben Amorim making emphatic claim
- Arsenal to repeat Cesc Fabregas transfer - and move for Barcelona wonderkid: report
- Manchester United legend predicts rivals' points deduction as major decision looms
- 'It's going to be a big summer - we want to increase the quality we need to get to the next step' Mikel Arteta makes exciting promise for Arsenal transfer plans
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