Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterOrder the new issue here with postage included just select 'Jude Bellingham Issue 396Subscribe to FourFourTwo today and save! Youll get the first issue FREE plus the next 13 as part of your subscriptionEnglands wait for a second World Cup will go on for at least another four years, but despite their semi-final heartbreak this summer, Jude Bellingham reaffirmed his place among the best players in the world.The midfielder was playing in his second World Cup and netted seven goals for the Three Lions as they made it to the last four. There were calls for Thomas Tuchel to drop him before the tournament they have since disappeared and hes now near enough the first name on the teamsheet.The boy from Birmingham is a man in Madrid these days at the age of just 23, hes already achieved so much in his career, including winning the Champions League in 2024. He still has the world at his feet though, with many more potential honours to compete for, both for club and country.Domestically, hes now playing under Jose Mourinho at the Bernabeu, which will be box office to watch this season. In this issue, we chart the continued rise of one of Englands brightest stars.Elsewhere in the magazine, we sit down with Arsenal legend Tony Adams to chat about his career and find out why hes as well known now for who he sold his house to, rather than just his trophy haul. Michael Owen takes us on a tour of his stables, while Barry Hearn tells us why hes getting back involved in football, aged 78. You may like NEW ISSUE: Exclusive KSI interview, footballs celebrity owners, Harry Redknapp on Snoop Dogg, NY Cosmos, Leah Williamson and Antonin Panenka, plus Michail Antonio Q&A NEW ISSUE: Season Preview, Arsenal's title defence, Coventry's Premier League return, Kasper Schmeichel plus David Luiz Q&A NEW ISSUE: Year of the Boss, meet the new faces in the dugouts, Kevin Keegan remembered, Sergio Aguero on that goal, Theo Paphitis on Lions and Dragons plus Chris Kamara Enjoy the mag.JamesGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Hey Jude!Jude Bellingham was being written off mere months ago, but used that motivation to match Maradona on the biggest stage of all at the World Cup. Now hes got another point to prove, trying once more to make it work with Kylian Mbappe, inside the Real Madrid goldfish bowlOn the moveSeveral of this summers World Cup stars have since headed to new leagues, including Moroccos chess fanatic and Cape Verdes 40-year-old goalkeeping hero. Will they make a success of their big moves?Mr ArsenalThree decades ago, Tony Adams told FFT he was rebuilding his life after much-publicised troubles 30 years on he chats about glory under Arsene Wenger, nearly joining Manchester United, managing in Azerbaijan and his work helping others battling addiction. What to read next HENRY WINTER: Jude Bellingham is England's next captain and he proved it in 20 minutes - because of course he did Henry Winters England dispatch from MetLife Stadium 'This was a reminder of the importance of Jude Bellingham and the ridiculousness of his harshest critics' Paul Gascoigne reveals which England star has impressed him Barry's backBarry Hearn has spent recent times focusing on the rest of his sporting empire, but now hes aiming to take Brentwood Town to the EFL three decades after buying Leyton Orient for �2.43, and inheriting one of footballs most explosive managersHurry up Harry! Henry Winter was among the media who headed to Germany to see Harry Kane collect a second European Golden Shoe of his careerStable boyOnce one of Englands greatest strikers, Michael Owen now runs one of the countrys finest horse-racing facilities FFT visit Cheshire to meet the equine fanatic and his jockey daughter Gemma, as they quibble over whos biggest on WeiboThe Boys a Bit SpecialGet the lowdown on Newcastles midfield tyro, and Leverkusens MazadonaThe shooting that stunned ItalyLuciano Re Cecconi went to the 1974 World Cup after leading Lazio to the Scudetto three years later, he was still playing for the Rome side when he was killed, during a prank that went badly wrongComing outA year after his retirement as a player in 2013, former Aston Villa and Germany midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger came out in a newspaper interview in his own words, he tells FFT why he made that decision, and what life has been like since.Around the GroundsFormer Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough goal machine Britt Assombalonga on his move to non-league football at the age of 33 and unfulfilled Premier League dreamsElsewhere, comedian Josh Pugh opens up about playing for England and those Gaffer gags while in our new feature Beyond the Turnstiles we take a trip to Fort William and tell you why it should be on your bucket list of grounds to visit.In the Players Lounge this monthBrian McBride on Pele hitting on his wife, Keira Walsh on her World Cup dream and Alan Pardew on that danceThe MixerOur latest merch round-up features a Burnley's new away kit and the new men's and women's Champions League ballsWe spy a 1984-1985 Derby County away shirt in Classic Kit and let you know what to watch this month.Jonjo Shelvey Q&AFormer Newcastle, Swansea and Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey answers your questionsUpfrontThink youre a football expert? Prove it by getting 100 per cent in our Ultimate Quiz. Columnist Jules Breach runs the rule over Sunderland, Bournemouth and Brighton embarking on their European adventure.Toby Alderweireld selects the games that changed his life and Dexys Midnight Runners frontman Kevin Rowland discuss all things Wolves.Glenn Hoddle hails sporting geniuses and an actor in the People I Admire.Perfect XI Rafael da Silva picks his ultimate XI from former teammates made up of Manchester United and Brazil legends.TOPICSJude BellinghamMichael OwenJonjo ShelveyTony AdamsThomas HitzlspergerAlan PardewArsenalCrystal PalaceFulhamManchester UnitedReal MadridNewcastle UnitedPremier LeagueJames AndrewSocial Links NavigationEditorJames Andrew is the editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing both the magazine and website. James is an NCTJ qualified journalist and began his career as a news reporter in regional newspapers in 2006 before moving into sport a year later. In 2011 he started a six year stint on the sports desk at the Daily Mail and MailOnline. James was appointed editor of FourFourTwo in December 2019. Across his career James has interviewed the likes of Franco Baresi, Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham and Michael Owen. James has been a Fulham season ticket holder since the mid-1990s and enjoys watching them home and away, through promotion and relegation.
