Arthur Renard
Arthur Renard has been writing for FourFourTwo since 2013, when Ronald Koeman hosted him for a Readers interview in a small room in stadium De Kuip. Two years later Arthur moved to London, where he still lives and from where he covers English football, while he has also been travelling the world to cover events like the World Cup and Copa America.
Latest articles by Arthur Renard

Virgil van Dijk feels the manner of Liverpool's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup was 'unnecessary'
By Arthur Renard published
Liverpool's captain admits his team's performance in the League Cup semi-final was below their usual standards

The stats behind Lamine Yamal’s Golden Boy award, as reports surface of a 'logistical dispute' as the reason Barcelona didn't attend
By Arthur Renard published
FourFourTwo were at the awards to see the Spanish youngster win with record points tally

'They are lowest, and we are fifth or sixth in the league' Oliver Glasner on the weakness he spotted in Manchester City
By Arthur Renard published
Crystal Palace were unlucky not to take all three points from the reigning Premier League champions

'Loves football, humble, no strange things' Enzo Maresca reminisces about coaching Cole Palmer at Manchester City AND Chelsea
By Arthur Renard published
The Chelsea manager knows his star player extremely well, having first coached him four years ago

Enzo Maresca offers surprising appraisal of Chelsea's Premier League title chances
By Arthur Renard published
Chelsea are heading in the right direction, with people are starting to assess their title chances

'He is a genius - everyone knows to a T what we are going to do and what we need to do. And when we do it, we pull up performances like that': Aston Villa star highlights key influence of Unai Emery
By Arthur Renard published
Aston Villa have been transformed under Unai Emery - and of the side's key players has been speaking glowingly about the Spaniard

Liverpool manager Arne Slot: Why I KNEW Ryan Gravenberch would excel at No.6
By Arthur Renard published
Liverpool star Ryan Gravenberch has excelled under Arne Slot: now the Reds boss has explained why

'New Jersey hosting a Premier League game? I would absolutely love that!' US Governor Phil Murphy wants a game that counts to come to America
By Arthur Renard published
INTERVIEW In less than two years’ the World Cup final will kick off in New Jersey and Governor Phil Murphy believes the tournament will be gasoline on a soccer fire that is already burning across the country

“The Championship will be tough for us at Portsmouth, but we want to be looking up to the Premier League. Everybody is inspired by Ipswich Town”: Key Fratton Park figure outlines ambitions
By Arthur Renard published
Portsmouth return to the top two tiers this season, for the first time since 2012

Daniel Sturridge exclusive: “England have everything they need to win Euro 2024 – I have a good feeling about it”
By Arthur Renard published
The former Three Lions forward believes Gareth Southgate’s side have what it takes to triumph in Germany

Russell Martin pinpoints crucial factor behind Southampton's play-off triumph over Leeds United
By Arthur Renard published
Southampton boss Russell Martin has hailed his players for keeping the faith with his risky attacking style

Chelsea star pinpoints exact moment when things clicked under Mauricio Pochettino, helping to revive their season
By Arthur Renard published
Chelsea finished fifth in the Premier League after victory on the final day against Bournemouth, following a difficult start to the campaign

'It's a pity': Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven on how he feels after Manchester City defeat
By Arthur Renard published
Tottenham star Micky van de Ven spoke to FourFourTwo following the loss to Manchester City, reflecting on his debut season in English football

Oliver Glasner reveals how the idea for Michael Olise's goal against Manchester United came from a shower at Craven Cottage
By Arthur Renard published
Oliver Glasner has revealed what Michael Olise told him after his second goal against Manchester United

Chelsea star Alfie Gilchrist reflects on 'dream come true' following Spurs win
By Arthur Renard published
Chelsea’s win over Spurs got an extra dimension with the number of academy graduates impressing for the home side

Crystal Palace star explains how Eagles knew how to beat Liverpool - following the Atalanta defeat last week
By Arthur Renard published
Crystal Palace shocked Liverpool yesterday, with a clear template in how to defeat the Reds

Manchester City 'close to Champions League qualification' – Pep Guardiola grateful for 'privileged' position after win over Luton
By Arthur Renard published
Manchester City’s win over Luton saw them go top of the Premier League, with Arsenal and Liverpool both in action on Sunday

Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino explains why Cole Palmer is such a hit so far at Stamford Bridge
By Arthur Renard published
After a thrilling encounter between Chelsea and Manchester United, Mauricio Pochettino told FFT why Cole Palmer is having such a big impact at Chelsea

'We all agree the fans are right to complain' Mauricio Pochettino admits there is still work to be done amid Todd Boehly's latest dressing room visit
By Arthur Renard published
Mauricio Pochettino concedes there's still work to do as he addresses challenges ahead, the visit of the owners in the dressing room and the impressive development of Cole Palmer

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk tells FFT how he scored Carabao Cup winner on 'beautiful evening' vs Chelsea
By Arthur Renard published
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has opened up to FourFourTwo on his Carabao Cup final winner against Chelsea on Sunday

'We know our qualities': FourFourTwo meets the surprise AFCON star, Garry Rodrigues, who worked nights as a mail sorter just to make ends meet
By Arthur Renard published
Cape Verde are one of the stories of AFCON so far: FFT caught up with one of their stars, who had an unconventional route into international football

Ivory Coast ready to host AFCON 2023: what this tournament can offer African football
By Arthur Renard published
AFCON AFCON 2023 kicks off in Ivory Coast this month – and though it's a long time and a lot of money in the making, the investments can initiate changes for the host country and its football scene
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