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‘Ronaldo will reach 1,000 goals easily, I have no doubt. It’s a milestone that matters to him – something he’s had in mind for years’ Nani on Cristiano Ronaldo’s ultimate goalscoring quest
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE Ronaldo’s former club and country team-mate knows exactly how driven the goalscoring icon is

Adidas taps into World Cup fever with scorching vintage Mexico home shirt – it's perfection!
By Chris Nee published
Adidas have nailed the details in this 1986 homage and it's a must-buy for vintage kit collectors

How much money does the World Cup winner receive?
By Chris Nee published
The FIFA Council has approved an increase in World Cup prize money, so what's at stake for the winners of World Cup 2026?

"Some journalist went 'Obviously you might play now Gerrard’s not around?' It got my back up. So I made sure that whatever I did in that World Cup, I did myself proud" Nicky Butt recalls getting one over on Liverpool star at 2002 Finals
By Chris Nee published
Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt impressed at the World Cup in 2002 and has spoken up about his motivation

Lionel Messi's first ever interview with an English publication, 20 years on
By Andy Mitten published
Features In 2005 FourFourTwo visited the Nou Camp to interview Ronaldinho. We also met, for the first time, a then 18-year-old called Lionel Messi and conducted what is believed to be his first in-depth interview with an English-language publication

Incredible Lionel Messi prediction made by Ronaldinho 20 years ago unearthed
By Andy Mitten published
Twenty years ago, the Brazilian spoke to FourFourTwo just before he won the only Ballon d’Or of his career – he also told us about a player who’d recently made his first league start. Some kid called Lionel Messi…

‘I have no doubt Lionel Messi will play at the World Cup – he’s fully capable of continuing as a leader for the national team’ Argentina great tells FFT that Inter Miami star can keep on shining on the global stage next summer
By Dani Gil published
In an exclusive interview, an Albiceleste hero is confident that Messi's impact will continue for some time yet

Cristhian Mosquera endorsed for huge switch, as international tug of war ensues
By Peter Fitzpatrick published
The Arsenal defender is eligible for both Spain and Colombia ahead of next summer's tournament

‘The country is fueled by the Lionesses’ successes of back-to-back European Championships. That has thrown down a challenge for the men’s team’ Martin Tyler on England’s World Cup 2026 prospects
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The legendary commentator has had his say on the Three Lions’ chances next summer
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