Latest articles by Arthur Renard
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
INTERVIEW The Ivorian Federation president says his nation has put its heart into organising the tournament, which kicks off on January 13th
Jude Bellingham on Wayne Rooney influence and his ambitions with Real Madrid and England
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
Jude Bellingham won the Golden Boy with an incredible share of the vote – here's how he did it
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes admits Red Devils are wary of Everton this weekend, following 10-point deduction
Manchester United travel to Everton this weekend, with Bruno Fernandes suggesting it will be a tougher game than usual, given the circumstances
'Sometimes you need some luck' – Chelsea boss Pochettino positive after Brentford loss
The Blues have enjoyed an upturn in form in recent weeks, but fell to a fourth defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday
Marc Cucurella and Mykhailo Mudryk lead Chelsea's resurgence under Pochettino
Despite losing a 2-0 advantage against Arsenal, the Blues can draw confidence from their display - and two players stood out above all
EXCLUSIVE: 'Perhaps Liverpool thought we were another kind of Spurs team' – Micky van de Ven on epic win, life in north London
Tottenham beat the Reds deep in added time on Saturday and the impressive Dutch defender spoke to FourFourTwo after the game
FourFourTwo meets Lucy Clark, the world’s first openly transgender football referee
In August 2018, Lucy Clark became the world’s first openly transgender referee
Former Rangers man Arthur Numan picks his best team-mate XI – but has to choose between Romario, Ronaldo and Dennis Bergkamp up front
PERFECT XI Former Rangers star Arthur Numan picks the best side of his career, with difficult choices all over the field
Mikael Silvestre Perfect XI: Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender picks between Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy up front
PERFECT XI Former Manchester United and Arsenal star Mikael Silvestre has to choose between Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy, as FFT asks him for his greatest-ever line-up of teammates
Ronald De Boer's Perfect XI: "When Rivaldo won the Ballon d'Or, he gave us all a silver plate to thank us"
INTERVIEW Former Ajax, Barcelona and Netherlands legend Ronald De Boer picks his finest team-mates from a glittering career at the top – but there’s standing room only for his ex-Rangers pals...
Dejan Lovren interview: "When Croatia went into extra time against England in the semi-final, we felt more powerful"
England beware, former Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren has previous when it comes to humbling the Three Lions – but there’s a lot more to this altruistic two-time refugee than meets the eye...
The big interview: Edwin van der Sar - "After I'd pushed away Anelka's penalty, I felt like I was separated from the world for a couple of seconds"
The Big Interview Was Van Gaal always so bonkers? Why did Ariel Ortega headbutt him? Does he still laugh about JT’s slip? Your questions answered in November 2017...
Daley Blind: Off-season essentials
Daley Blind The football season is over – so now what? Recharge your body, stay healthy and enjoy yourself, says Manchester United’s Dutch maestro
Van Gaal: Slow starter, surefire winner
Louis van Gaal It's not been an ideal first three months for Louis van Gaal at Manchester United, and the upcoming fixture list looks challenging. But, says Arthur Renard, Van Gaal has been through this sort of thing before... and it's always ended well...
And Europe's model club is: Southampton
Southampton Promoting from within thanks to a brilliantly-run academy, Southampton are the model for most clubs in the Premier League - and, as Arthur Renard explains, Dutch boss Ronald Koeman couldn't be more at home with the ethos...
Guardiola, Enrique… Cocu? How PSV's chief caught up with the cream of Barça’s crop
FFT 50 Managers Having steered PSV to a phenomenal Eredivisie title, the Dutchman now faces the task of keeping them at the top. Arthur Renard charts the rise of another former Camp Nou hero...
Ronald Koeman: 'There was contact with Aston Villa once, but never a meeting'
The Big Interview Arthur Renard catches up with the Barcelona and Netherlands legend in the November 2013 issue of FourFourTwo...
The big interview: Rafael van der Vaart – "Yes, Zlatan threatened to break my legs – but he did that to everyone..."
The Big Interview What was it like growing up on a trailer park? Why did he fall out with Zlatan Ibrahimovic? And how did he end up kissing an old lady at Spurs? Your questions answered in April 2018…
Justin Kluivert: Ronaldinho was amazing - but I want to be like Ronaldo
Justin Kluivert Ajax's 18-year-old wonderkid Justin Kluivert talks to FourFourTwo about his goalscoring father, idolising Cristiano Ronaldo and why him and his brothers could take the game by storm
The training sessions behind Ajax's 1995 success
Ajax Ajax's Champions League-winning side of 1995 had an average age of 23 - Ronald de Boer reveals the training sessions behind their success
The big interview: William Gallas – "I never said I'd score an own goal on purpose. How can you say that?!"
The Big Interview Does he regret losing his cool at St Andrew's? How does he feel about Henry’s handball? Did he really fall out with AVB at Spurs? Your questions answered in September 2017…
How Royston Drenthe finally found the love: via Real Madrid, warring with Moyes – and rap music
Royston Drenthe When their under-21s won the 2007 European Championship, Dutch fans hoped they’d unearthed the next golden generation, with Real Madrid-bound winger Drenthe its poster boy. It’s safe to say things didn’t quite go to plan...
Dirk Kuyt: 'I almost missed the 2007 Champions League Final – because Peter Crouch drove at me in a go-kart...'
The Big Interview Why did Crouchy nearly run him over? Torres or Suarez: who was better? And has he met a player who works harder? YOUR questions answered by the former Liverpool favourite
