Steven Chicken

2 days ago | fourfourtwo.com | Steven Chicken

Finland Women were left with a depleted squad after a bizarre administrative error meant Nanne Ruuskanen could not be registered for their Nations League clash with Serbia. Instead of the 23-year-old Djurgården defender, team manager Outi Saarinen had selected the similarly-named but very much retired Stina Ruuskananen when sending in the squad list to UEFA. The elder Ruuskanen, 51, had not played for Finland since 1996 but was still listed in UEFA's system.

2 days ago | fourfourtwo.com | Steven Chicken

Manchester City are expected to continue to be strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window - but the changes at the club will not stop on the pitch. Pep Guardiola's side had a disappointing 2024/25 campaign, finishing a distant third in the Premier League, going out of the Champions League in the first knockout stage, and losing the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace. They did win the Community Shield, but nobody except Guardiola counts that.

2 days ago | fourfourtwo.com | Steven Chicken

The absence of several previously vital players from the England Women squad has raised eyebrows but they won't be alone in taking on a more youthful outlook at this summer's Euro 2025. Fran Kirby and Mary Earps both announced their retirement from international football ahead of the tournament, while Millie Bright has removed herself from selection. All three were part of Sarina Wiegman's victorious Lionesses side at Euro 2022.

2 days ago | fourfourtwo.com | Steven Chicken

Barcelona's ongoing efforts to prise Luis Diaz away from Liverpool have hit a significant snag. Diaz is ranked at no.6 in FourFourTwo's list of the best left wingers in the world right now and has just enjoyed his best-ever season for the Reds, prompting Barca to set their sights on taking the Colombian to the soon-to-reopen Camp Nou.

2 days ago | fourfourtwo.com | Steven Chicken

We're all kind of dimly aware at the back of our minds that lifestyle choices play a part in footballers' decisions about whether to accept a transfer move or not, but believe us, it's a much bigger deal to them. Clubs' presentations to players they want to sign will often include a section on why their city is a great place to live for a high-earning young person, and can be particularly vital when it comes to players with more than one option on the table.