It was just a flicker. Ferran Torres picks the ball up and passes it to João Neves. The Portuguese midfielder plays it into Ousmane Dembélé, who has lured in Raphaël Le Guen and eliminates him with a mesmeric first-time back-heel into the path of Torres. The Brest defence are just cones in a training drill, … Read more
During his 19-season career as a professional footballer, Clarke Carlise established himself as an imposing centre-back and set-piece threat for the likes of QPR, Leeds United and Burnley. But the Preston-born defender wasn’t just defined by what he did on the football pitch, as he soon became known for his academic interests off it. This … Read more
FourFourTwo has another bumper quiz for you and this one’s for experts in English football history. Now formed of the Premier League and the EFL, the top four divisions of men’s football in England have been the basis of the professional game for generations. In nearly 140 years of history, a massive 95 teams have … Read more
Gianluca Pagliuca is synonymous with Italian football, with the former Sampdoria and Inter goalkeeper most famous for his exploits with Italy during the 1994 World Cup. But despite spending his whole career playing in his homeland, there is a special place in the Bologna-born stopper’s heart for one English club. During his career, Pagliuca came … Read more
Kawhi Leonard is headed back to Toronto. The Raptors and Clippers are reportedly nearing a deal to send the 2019 finals MVP back to Toronto in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, and five future draft picks. Let’s dive into the exact details of the trade, who came out on top, and what it means … Read more
Monday’s NCAA Championship Game delivered a huge victory for the University of Connecticut, in that Dan Hurley did not bring himself, his team, the university or the coaching profession into three days of disrepute, nor did Dawn Staley repeatedly offer to kick his ass. Hey, sometimes the championship you’re playing for isn’t necessarily the same one … Read more
On the biggest night in movies, there are two ways to win: Your years of craft and toil can be rewarded with a beautiful golden statue that names you one of the best of the best in your industry; or you can look really, really good on the red carpet. This year, the big winner … Read more
At the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, athletes dazzled the world with unforgettable feats, none more so than Dutch long-track speed skater Jutta Leerdam. In her second Olympic appearance, Leerdam captured the spotlight by claiming gold in the 1000m and silver in the 500m, cementing her status as a star of the Games. Leerdam put … Read more
The stove is hot this NBA Trade Deadline, and the unicorn is on the move again. The Atlanta Hawks are sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield. There were no draft picks involved in the exchange. The long-awaited saga that followed a trade request for Jonathan Kuminga finds … Read more
Democrat Taylor Rahmat flipped a reliable Texas Senate district in Saturday’s special election, continuing a string of surprise victories for Democrats across the United States in the year since President Donald Trump returned to the White House. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, called it a “wake-up call for Republicans across Texas,” where the GOP … Read more