Alasdair Mackenzie
Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.
Latest articles by Alasdair Mackenzie

Ranked! The 10 best Dutch players ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
The best Dutch players ever have style, grace and intelligence – and these are the best of the lot

Federico Chiesa to Liverpool: Why he's signed, how he fits in and how the Italian is hoping to recapture his best form
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool have signed Federico Chiesa - so what's the catch? Italian football expert Alasdair Mackenzie breaks down the move

England beware, Dan Ndoye has had the year of his life and can fire Switzerland to the Euro 2024 semi-final
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Dan Ndoye has lit up Euro 2024 with his dazzling dribbling, sensational speed and superb goal against Germany – now he wants to make history by taking down England

Juventus 'prepared to sell' Italy star but Serie A rivals lead race with cut-price deal is on the table
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Juventus need to sell one of their star men before they can pursue a deal for top target Teun Koopmeiners, according to Italian media reports

From career-ending fears to Italy's golden boy the remarkable rise of Riccardo Calafiori
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Arsenal are interested in signing the Bologna centre-back after an incredible breakthrough year for a player who has been through a lot in his young career

Spain hero Mikel Merino mirrors father's Stuttgart celebration 33 years later
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Former Newcastle midfielder Merino came to Spain's rescue with a late winner over Germany then replicating his dad's celebration which happened in the same venue in 1991

The real reason Newcastle United sold Mikel Merino
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Merino was Spain's match-winning hero against Germany - but will be best remembered in England for a brief spell at Newcastle

'Tears of joy' Giorgi Kinkladze says the nation's debut Euros can make Georgia believe
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
EXCLUSIVE Georgia will be competing at their first-ever major tournament at Euro 2024

'No words are enough to describe him, he has brought hope, joy and happiness - he is going to conquer the world!' Giorgi Kinkladze on Georgia's new star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
EXCLUSIVE Giorgi Kinkladze played 58 times for Georgia but is excited by the prospect of the new kid on the block

Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Serbia v England?
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Who is the referee for Serbia v England at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know

Ranked! The best Italian players ever
By Alasdair Mackenzie last updated
RANKED! This list of the best Italian players ever includes some of the finest talents the world has ever seen

Manchester United midfield legend on club chaos 'It’s total madness'
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Erik ten Hag looks set to remain in charge of Manchester United next season, but Paul Ince has blasted the running of the club

Champions League winning captain agrees to Saudi switch: reports
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Al-Ittihad are hopeful of convincing another high-profile star to leave European football for the Middle East

Paul Lambert praises 'realist' Roy Keane after bonding over cup of tea 'He doesn't sugercoat anything'
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
EXCLUSIVE Lambert has fond memories of his brief spell working with Keane at Aston Villa

Euro 2024: Who are the ITV commentators for Germany v Scotland?
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
So who are the ITV commentators for Germany vs Scotland at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know

Manchester United agree personal terms with Jarrad Branthwaite: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new centre-back and striker, and have their sights set on some young targets

Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Germany v Scotland?
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Who is the referee for Germany vs Scotland at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know

Aston Villa make ambitious transfer plans on Champions League return as Barcelona star targeted: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Aston Villa want to strengthen their squad in preparation for the Champions League, after Unai Emery led them back towards the elite competition

Who is Adam Wharton? Crystal Palace’s rising star who became England's wildcard
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Wharton has gone from Championship football to England's Euro 2024 squad, Premier League stardom and £60m Bayern Munich links in just six months...

'As simple as that' - Gareth Southgate explains Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson Euro 2024 snubs
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson were among the high-profile casualties as Southgate picked his 33-man provisional squad for Euro 2024.

Manchester United look close to home in centre-back hunt - but baulk at price tag: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Manchester United are in need of defensive reinforcements, and they could turn to Premier League rivals to find them

Premier League giants circling as Wolves slap mammoth price tag on star winger: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Wolves are under no pressure to sell but could be tempted if their £60m demands are met

Liverpool want Belgian hotshot to become first summer signing - and he's someone Arne Slot knows well: report
By Alasdair Mackenzie published
Liverpool are preparing for a summer of change, following Jurgen Klopp's departure and the arrival of Arne Slot
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