2023 has flown by. Simply suppose: 12 months in the past, Lionel Messi was busy profitable the World Cup with Argentina.
In that point, we have launched 13 copies of FourFourTwo journal – plus one further as seen within the background of Apple TV hit, Ted Lasso, that includes the enigmatic Zava, created particularly for the present. We have had superstars, unimaginable cowl shoots and as all the time, the tales in regards to the stunning sport that you would be able to’t discover elsewhere.
So credit score as all the time to FFT’s unbelievable artwork director, Anthony Moore, together with the greats who’ve graced the duvet up to now calendar 12 months. Here is to a different one!
In January, Roy Keane appeared on the FourFourTwo cowl
Keano glared at nearly each newsagent shopper to begin 2023, as FFT Senior Workers Author, Chris Flanagan, took a deep dive into the lifetime of Roy – plus we seemed on the angriest gamers of all time (a New Yr’s decision, of types). We additionally had options on Souness at Benfica, how the World Cup was gained and a chat with Kevin-Prince Boateng.
In February, we launched our listing of the best gamers ever
It isn’t precisely a simple job however Messi’s heroics in Qatar, coupled with the unhappy passing of Pele, left us in a contemplative temper. We additionally previewed the Champions League knockouts, and spoke to Keira Walsh and Miggy Almiron.
March introduced a brand new difficulty – that includes Jude Bellingham on the duvet
2023 was Jude’s 12 months – and FFT’s Chris Flanagan was forward of the pack as soon as once more to inform the story of Bellingham earlier than his huge transfer to Madrid. This was a wonderkid particular, too, with exclusives coming from Jamal Musiala and Endrick.Â
Later that March, Marcus Rashford was our cowl star as soon as extra
Marcus Rashford was a phenomenon final season: we dived deep into the ahead’s story this difficulty, whereas delivering our annual Soccer League hit-list, talking to the solid of Ted Lasso and remembering Alan Sugar’s time at Tottenham.
April’s difficulty starred Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard
Those that knew Martin Odegaard higher than anybody advised FourFourTwo’s Mark White the true story of Norway’s misplaced wonderkid in April 2023. Additionally that month: Jim Ratcliffe at Good and the way Cristiano Ronaldo had reworked Saudi Arabian soccer. Two matters that may come to outline 2023…
Could’s FourFourTwo was devoted to the perfect gamers within the Premier League
Because the season ended, we gave you the rundown of who had impressed within the Premier League, crowning Erling Haaland the perfect of the marketing campaign. We additionally spoke to Emmanuel Petit, reminisced on Parma within the Nineties and explored how Mauricio Pochettino would reshape Chelsea.
The Lionesses roared on the entrance cowl of FourFourTwo in June
We had been immensely proud to help the Lionesses with their very own cowl of FourFourTwo, come the summer season, whereas trying again at one other of 2023’s huge stars (this time of Netflix), David Beckham and his time at Actual Madrid. We spoke to Gheorghe Hagi and Diogo Jota, too, in one other jam-packed difficulty.Â
The long-lasting Season Preview hit retailers come July
What else to placed on the duvet aside from the Kenny? We rated 140 groups in our annual rundown of the season forward and even had time to squeeze in a chat with Peter Crouch and Fabio Cannavaro.Â
August’s difficulty was all about Newcastle United
Lastly, FFT’s Geordie Artwork Director, Anth Moore, set to work on Newcastle United’s first-ever membership cowl with famend designer, The Sporting Press. Deputy Editor and diehard Magpie, Matthew Ketchell, wrote the characteristic, whereas fellow Toon fan and FFT’s Head of Video, Adam Clery, was concerned. Elsewhere that difficulty, we had chats with Paul Merson and Ivan Rakitic.Â
September noticed England’s costliest participant ever on the duvet
Chris Flanagan delivered the interview of the summer season when he sat down with Arsenal’s new celebrity, Declan Rice – and our cowl shoot with the midfielder noticed him don the long-lasting bruised banana high for the subs cowl. We ranked each single Premier League file signing that difficulty and spoke to Peter Drury, Aaron Ramsey and Eddie Nketiah.
In October, we realized all about Ange administrationÂ
One other Chris Flanagan unique within the autumn, as the person of the second Ange Postecoglou caught up with our Senior Workers Author for a definitive interview on his journey to the highest. We additionally spoke to Ally McCoist, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker, and took a visit to the Salzburg Derby.Â
November noticed us make a journey to Bavaria
FFT employees author and Berlin resident Ed McCambridge spoke to England captain and new Bundesliga sensation Harry Kane come November for an unique on life at Bayern Munich. We checked out the perfect of Brits overseas that difficulty too, whereas looking again on the legendary profession of Chris Waddle.
And eventually, the customary December Awards difficulty
What a 12 months in soccer, summed up in a difficulty the place we spoke to these at Wrexham, Scott McTominay and Mary Earps, whereas reviewing a 12 months wherein Manchester Metropolis swept to glory, Messi moved to Miami and Unai Emery modified the sport at Aston Villa. Thanks for everybody who picked up a replica within the final 12 months!
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