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Ivory Coast celebrate victory over DR Congo — Ivory Coast could make AFCON a story for the ages – but Africa's dream of hosting another full World Cup may be a way off FFT's senior staff writer headed to Abidjan for the Africa Cup of Nations, and assesses the chances of the continent being chosen again as sole hosts of the globe's biggest tournament

Inverted full-back Kyle Walker of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool FC at Etihad Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) — The inverted full-back: football tactics explained What actually is an inverted full-back? Here's your handy tactical explainer

Transitions-loving managers Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline as Liverpool play Tottenham — Attacking and defensive transitions: football tactics explained Transitions sound simple but why are they so critical for many of the best managers in the world? Here's your tactical explainer

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Antonio Di Natale celebrates after scoring for Italy against Spain at Euro 2012.

Players who never won a major club trophy

By Ben Hayward published 6 February 24

A look at some of the most famous footballers who were never able to pick up any silverware during their club careers...

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The greatest names in football

By Tom Hancock published 5 February 24

Funny Names From kitchen appliances to legendary rock bands...

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Quiz! Can you name the 27 footballers who have played with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo?

By Ben Hayward published 5 February 24

Quiz! It's Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday – but who's been lucky enough to play with both him and Lionel Messi?

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Hosts, dates, fixtures, stadiums and everything you need to know

By Ryan Dabbs last updated 5 February 24

World Cup 2026 Everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup 2026 in USA, Canada and Mexico

World Cup 2026

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By Ed McCambridge last updated 5 February 24

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Euro 2024: The best German cities to watch football in

By Ed McCambridge published 5 February 24

Whether or not you're lucky enough to have Euro 2024 match tickets, Germany will be the place to be this summer – here are the best German cities to watch football in

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Neymar celebrates scoring at the 2022 World Cup

Quiz! Can you name every country Neymar has scored against for Brazil?

By Sean Cole published 5 February 24

Quiz! As Neymar turns 32, test your knowledge of his excellent goalscoring record at international level

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during The FA Community Shield match between Leicester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on August 7, 2016 in London, England.

Friday Football Quiz: Can you get 20 correct answers?

By Mark White published 2 February 24

Quiz! How's your ball knowledge? 20 questions coming up on Zlatan, Klopp's first signing, French stadiums and whether dogs talk nonsense…

Quiz!

Liverpool star Conor Bradley while on loan at Bolton Wanderers

I watched Conor Bradley play for a year at Bolton Wanderers – he was obviously destined for Liverpool stardom

By Chris Flanagan published 2 February 24

Liverpool star Conor Bradley's season-long loan in League One showed he had immense potential, says FFT’s Chris Flanagan

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Green Football Weekend with Joe Cole, Robbie Savage, Linsey Hipgrave and Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince

What is Green Football Weekend? English clubs to mobilise millions of fans in world's largest football climate campaign

By Ryan Dabbs published 2 February 24

Green Football Weekend returns for its second successive year - with clubs in the Premier League, EFL and WSL all taking part in the campaign

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