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2024 ANNUAL FourFourTwo

HERE TO COMPETE • Almost two years since their controversial takeover, Newcastle are going where no Magpie’s flown for 20 years: the Champions League. Ahead of the curve their new owners plotted, they feel they have a man, a plan and the fans to sustain it – plus a sovereign wealth fund

AN ENGLISHMAN ABROAD… • Howe is the ninth permanent English boss to manage in the Champions League group stage or beyond

“PIRLO? GATTUSO? TONALI IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE TWO” SAYS ALESSANDRO COSTACURTA • Champions League star Sandro Tonali joined Newcastle for £55 million this summer, sending Milan and Toon fans into differing frenzies. Rossoneri hero Costacurta tells FFT what to expect…

“VERY QUICKLY, HARVEY WILL BECOME A FANS’ FAVOURITE AT ST JAMES’ PARK” • Adam Sadler coached Harvey Barnes for eight years at Leicester, including two spells as joint caretaker boss – the Geordie can’t hide his happiness that the 25-year-old has joined Newcastle

DISCOVER FOOTBALL’S GREATEST TACTICIANS & MANAGERIAL MINDS • From the modern masters to the beautiful game’s pioneers, explore the fascinating world of football management. Featuring the top 100 managers of all time, as well as exclusive interviews with the likes of Arsène Wenger and Jurgen Klopp

“WHAT MAKES THE OWNERSHIP CONVERSATION DIFFICULT IS THAT, IRONICALLY FOR NEWCASTLE, NONE OF IT IS BLACK AND WHITE” • The Magpies’ Saudi Arabia investment has divided English football down the middle. Lifelong supporter Adam Clery explains why it’s left the fanbase in a tricky position

THE BRIDGE TO HAPPINESS • Mauricio Pochettino’s time at PSG was largely joyless, after an equally sad end to his Tottenham era. Now the Argentine wants to smile again and remind everyone of the talents that transformed Spurs and Southampton

WE ARE PREMIER LEAGUE • Luton’s Kenilworth Road home may not be anyone’s idea of luxury, but it will host Premier League football this season after the Hatters’ unexpected rise back to the top, via F1, Manager Idol and five years in non-league…

THE CLUBS WHO DIDN’T COME BACK • Luton exited non-league to climb the leagues once more – these five weren’t quite so lucky

NO GIRLS ALLOWED HOW SARINA WIEGMAN ROSE TO THE TOP • During childhood, she pretended to be a boy just to play football – now, she’s the best female coach in the world. After Euros glory and the Lionesses’ first World Cup final, FFT uncovers the story behind their greatest-ever gaffer

FEMALE EMPOWERMENT • Like Wiegman, these three women have also claimed major honours as managers in recent years

SCANDINAVIAN ICONS • Before Martin Ødegaard and Erling Haaland arrived to rip up the Premier League, a host of other Nordic stars had already made their mark on the world stage – these 16 standouts among them

RECRUITMENT, RECRUITMENT, RECRUITMENT • As Brighton begin their first ever European campaign, having unearthed gem after gem in the transfer market, FFT speaks to key figures inside the club to discover their secret – from algorithms to clandestine spreadsheets…

RICE RICE BABY • Recent months have been memorable for England’s rapping midfielder – after lifting a European trophy in his last game for West Ham, he joined Arsenal for a club record £105m in July. As he tells FFT, he’s determined to guide the Gunners to glory

MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE I’M A LONDONER • Declan Rice has represented three different capital clubs at youth and senior...