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Attila Szalai is catching the eye and attracting interest from some of Europe’s elite clubs. This is the story of how he was discovered in Cyprus. Sitting in a small … Continue Reading The inside story of Attila Szalai: “Hungary’s Virgil Van Dijk”
On the back of a historic goal for MŠK Žilina Taofiq Jibril is preparing for an important season and the club’s inaugural UEFA Conference League game. In the floodlit gleam … Continue Reading Taofiq Jibril talks about the UEFA Conference League and MŠK Žilina
Australia has long suffered a lowly status among European football discussions. The domestic league, plus a high profile manager, are doing everything to change that.
UEFA Euro 2020’s group stages offered a brief glimpse of some very intriguing talents. The extravaganza of international European football is about to enter the business end of things. Some … Continue Reading Scouting by the numbers – Euro 2020 edition
South London has produced a plethora of stars, but perhaps none bigger than Jadon Sancho. This is the story of his roots in the sport and the city. London’s utopian … Continue Reading The inside story of Jadon Sancho from London to Manchester United
It takes a special kind of defender to appeal to both the heart and mind. Then again, Jules Koundé is a special kind of defender.
Radamel Falcao has endured a career of twists and turns, highs and lows. Never has a high been higher than his magnificent 2009/10 season.
Musa Barrow has come a long way from The Gambia. At 23 years of age, the sky is the limit for his potential. FTF spoke to his agent Lugi Sorrentino. … Continue Reading The inside story of Musa Barrow: From The Gambia to Serie A
Zaire reaching the 1974 World Cup as the first sub-Saharan team should have been celebrated as a historic landmark. But it wasn’t. Here’s why. There is one clip which makes … Continue Reading The story of Zaire at the 1974 World Cup
Amongst the many exciting, eye catching talents at Monaco, Aurélien Tchouaméni is arguably clear of the rest. This alone is testament to a rare player, with a rare skillset.
“I think the fact that Wakefield is the biggest city in the country to not have a professional football team gives us an edge”
Abdul Fatawu Issahaku is a name you might have to prepare to remember. That is according to Steadfast FC’s Musah Abdul-Rahim. Utrecht may be 7000 miles away from Tamale, but … Continue Reading The inside story of Abdul Fatawu Issahaku: Liverpool’s new signing?
Following in the footsteps of your father is always tough for any young player, especially when they’re a legend. But Jordan Larsson is starting to make a name for himself. … Continue Reading Jordan Larsson: In the footsteps of his father at Euro 2020
It appears to have gone under the radar, but an increasing number of Spanish players have switched their homeland for pastures new in Poland. Here, FTF ask the experts on … Continue Reading Flying the flag: Exploring the Spaniards in Ekstraklasa
From the despair of Euro 2004 to the ecstasy of Euro 2016, Portuguese football has come far. ‘Twenty years ago, we had football seven-a-side for kids in the sand. Not … Continue Reading Rising Nations – Portugal: The second coming of a golden generation
This the story of Raheem Sterling and how he made his dreams come true. Brent is a place where you can hear a hundred languages. It is where backgrounds and … Continue Reading The inside story of Raheem Sterling: The kid from Brent who made his dreams come true
