PLAYED A BLINDER

Andy Mitten: The Barcelona-based scribe discussed career highlights with the new FFT gaffer. “The first time I met Lionel his fringe was so heavy I couldn’t see his eyes. Now the hair’s on his face, which suits him much better. He has always been very friendly and grounded.”

Stefan Hobmaier: The German lensman was on hand to capture us speaking to Xabi Alonso before he hung up his boots. “He’s totally relaxed and so professional at the same time – just as you’d imagine Xabi to be from watching him stroll around a pitch for so many years.”

Mattia Zoppellaro: Our snapper visited Javier Zanetti’s restaurant to shoot him for One-on-one. “I’m based in Milan but support Juve so feel guilty meeting Inter stars, but with Javier I didn’t. He doesn’t just belong to the Nerazzurri – he’s part of history... and cooks a mean steak!”