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
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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 watches on from the sidelines](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6p6CVrq7pgyhtDZjX2ncRG-320-80.jpg)
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
![Moises Caicedo of Chelsea celebrates with Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Vh86ZkSwxjWubWwrzfmtcL-320-80.jpg)
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
![Micky van de Ven of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 14, 2024 in London, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rwuNGH4dYC74fFX9yXVYSb-320-80.jpg)
'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
![Michael Olise playing for Crystal Palace in the Premier League match against Brentford at Selhurst Park in London, on December 30, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/854HWYrxhBAXjHGcA8mxDe-320-80.jpg)
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
![Alfie Gilchrist of Chelsea celebrates after Trevoh Chalobah (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on May 02, 2024 in London, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uWxWk8PPFmhfj8ujGFWCpH-320-80.jpg)
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
![Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace at Anfield on April 14, 2024 in Liverpool, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YQdsKFqUGeGQN53n59CqSQ-320-80.jpg)
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
![Pep Guardiola watches on during Manchester City's Premier League game against Luton in April 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5eYzMamzLZ49nWN2XgnVFC-320-80.jpg)
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 during a game against Brentford in March 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hwDjQS2CpyPStyxCrVTd3M-320-80.jpg)
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
![Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino of Chelsea during a press conference at Chelsea Training Ground on March 7, 2024 in Cobham, England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yPXCewazXCQeJYxjU2d8J9-320-80.jpg)
'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
![Virgil van Dijk celebrates with the Carabao Cup trophy and his Man of the Match award after Liverpool's win over Chelsea in February 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YSXuYKCkisuiXjSXkShkBf-320-80.jpg)
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
![Cape Verde's forward #11 Garry Rodrigues takes off his jersey as he celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group B football match between Ghana and Cape Verde at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan on January 14, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zoRsQhNCPADvEtK2R26gtX-320-80.jpg)
'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
![People sit at a bus stop decorated with the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) official mascot 'Awkwaba' in Abidjan on January 8, 2024. Ivory Coast is getting ready to host the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which begins on January 13, 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jUSTPwE9j6f5da9rqSeTsj-320-80.jpg)
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
![This photograph taken in Ebimpe northern Abidjan on December 5, 2023 shows a general view of the Alassane Ouattara Olympic stadium, one of the six stadiums for the CAN 2024 during a visit to the CAN infrastructures by journalists from the international press. (Photo by Sia KAMBOU / AFP) (Photo by SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Images) AFCON 2023 stadiums](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vwU443xu99EhDW3J8oS94d-320-80.jpg)
AFCON 2023 stadiums: Host cities, capacities, and everything you need to know
By Arthur Renard published
STADIUMS There are six AFCON 2023 stadiums in Ivory Coast, all of which are either purpose-built or significantly renovated
![Ivory Coast's Football Federation president Yacine Idriss Diallo (C) pose with African Confederation of Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe (R) and FIFA president Gianni Infantino (L) during the CAF 45th Ordinary General Assembly in Abidjan in Ivory Coast on July 13, 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x6v8Xu34xjgqU6qmqujyE-320-80.jpg)
Ivory Coast football president Yacine Idriss Diallo says the country is 'ready' for AFCON 2023 and gives thoughts on Africa potentially hosting World Cup 2038
By Arthur Renard published
INTERVIEW The Ivorian Federation president says his nation has put its heart into organising the tournament, which kicks off on January 13th
![Golden Boy winner Jude Bellingham on Wayne Rooney influence and his ambitions with Real Madrid and England](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tTwzBNnr4SpUDFVzWRxWic-320-80.jpg)
Jude Bellingham on Wayne Rooney influence and his ambitions with Real Madrid and England
By Arthur Renard published
After winning the Golden Boy Award earlier this week Jude Bellingham spoke about his road to being crowned European's best young player and how he is looking ahead to the near future
![Jude Bellingham wins the Golden Boy award: The staggering stats behind the England man's award](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YxeaE3QYFNVKiZsTFRzeDc-320-80.jpg)
Jude Bellingham wins the Golden Boy award: The staggering stats behind the England man's award
By Arthur Renard published
Jude Bellingham won the Golden Boy with an incredible share of the vote – here's how he did it
![Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes looks dejected following the team's defeat during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on November 01, 2023 in Manchester, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a6NJVi6cvKjtLcXH87tTtF-320-80.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admits Red Devils are wary of Everton this weekend, following 10-point deduction
By Arthur Renard published
Manchester United travel to Everton this weekend, with Bruno Fernandes suggesting it will be a tougher game than usual, given the circumstances
![Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the Blues loss at home to Brentford in October 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PZwRfcAd4JuPKXZyPViXxA-320-80.jpg)
'Sometimes you need some luck' – Chelsea boss Pochettino positive after Brentford loss
By Arthur Renard published
The Blues have enjoyed an upturn in form in recent weeks, but fell to a fourth defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday
![Chelsea pair Marc Cucurella and Mykhailo Mudryk challenge Arsenal's Ben White in the sides' Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge in October 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dkAXv8Z9YnqqZ8saMeSfc5-320-80.jpg)
Marc Cucurella and Mykhailo Mudryk lead Chelsea's resurgence under Pochettino
By Arthur Renard published
Despite losing a 2-0 advantage against Arsenal, the Blues can draw confidence from their display - and two players stood out above all
![Micky van de Ven holds off Mohamed Salah during Tottenham's 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Premier League in September 2023.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U8nA7eXAuUZfPtqsvS7VkX-320-80.jpg)
EXCLUSIVE: 'Perhaps Liverpool thought we were another kind of Spurs team' – Micky van de Ven on epic win, life in north London
By Arthur Renard published
Tottenham beat the Reds deep in added time on Saturday and the impressive Dutch defender spoke to FourFourTwo after the game