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A note from our editor, James Andrew:
On the international stage, England successfully defended both the Women’s Euros and the Under-21 Euros, achieving these victories through resilience and tenacity. The revamped Club World Cup found a champion in Chelsea, with the tournament’s future stature contingent on subsequent iterations.
In this publication, we reflect on the unpredictable events of 2025. We have exclusive discussions with Lee Carsley, Dan Burn, Joao Pedro, and numerous others, recounting their accomplishments over the preceding year, which were not always anticipated at the outset.
Also included is our 2026 schedule, offering a retrospective look at USA 94 as the World Cup returns to North American soil next year. Furthermore, for the first time ever, we’ve designed distinctive FourFourTwo wrapping paper to adorn your Christmas presents. Enjoy the magazine.
The Lionesses teetered on the brink of elimination on multiple occasions during their electrifying title defense at the Euros; they persevered through fortitude, achieving a historic repeat victory. Even Heather Small acknowledged their achievement…
A manager on the rise at Coventry City
While early in his managerial career Frank Lampard’s achievements weren’t always compared to Jose Mourinho, he remarkably guided Coventry from relative obscurity to the summit of the Championship this year. As Lampard shares with FFT, his initial experiences on the sidelines have been invaluable.
World champ in two weeks
Few players have commenced a tenure as successfully as Joao Pedro. He quickly contributed three critical goals to secure Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory—he tells FFT how it felt and elucidates the benefits of his three-year prohibition on sugary beverages…
Dan Burn: From Asda car park to England international
Burn secured Newcastle’s inaugural trophy in over half a century with a goal at Wembley, then debuted for England at age 32. It’s an unlikely trajectory for a former non-league player and Asda employee, but Dan Burn crafted his own narrative in 2025.
Year of the underdog
The year 2025 featured multiple surprising narratives, with Manchester City’s trophy drought and other unexpected successes headlining the year.
England manager in the making?
Following a stint as interim manager for the Three Lions the year prior, Lee Carsley substantiated his qualifications by leading the Under-21 squad to a second consecutive Euros title in 2025. He discusses his managerial development with FFT.
In memoriam: Diogo Jota
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