Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
“Marcus Rashford will always be under scrutiny, he can’t just ask people to shut up, they won’t. He has to show he’s obsessed with football again, the best train more than anybody’: former Manchester United striker issues warning to Old Trafford star
The England international has been back among the goals under Ruben Amorim, but has been told he needs to remain dedicated
'Did I sleep with the Ballon d’Or? Kind of... my mum has been inviting everyone to the house, and putting it all over the place!’ Manchester City’s Rodri lifts the lid on life as the best player in the world
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder explains what it's been like since winning the prestigious award
'I want to be back on the field this season – winning the Ballon d'Or was like a bottle of oxygen for my rehab' Manchester City star Rodri explains why his award came at the perfect time
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder reveals when he's targeting returning to action
‘It was so clear the other guy was winning the Ballon d’Or, so I didn’t expect much, but I thought “It’s a vote, you never know.” Afterwards, friends texted me and said football won’ Rodri speaks out on pipping Vinicius to football's biggest award
In an exclusive interview with FourFourTwo, the Spanish midfielder explains why he never gave up hope of triumphing
Arsenal greats Ray Parlour and Paul Merson join Jules Breach for FourFourTwo's 30th anniversary event in London
It's three decades since FFT began in 1994, so we had a special evening to celebrate, hosted by Classic Football Shirts, with drinks sponsored by Guinness
'Will Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar extend their contracts in Saudi Arabia? We play a facilitating job, but it’s down to the players and the clubs to decide' Saudi Pro League chief reveals how talks will work for out-of-contract duo
Some of the league's biggest stars see their deals expire this summer – FFT heard from the division's CEO, on the prospects of them staying and others arriving
'LGBTQ+ fans will be respected at a World Cup in Saudi Arabia, everyone is welcome' 2034 tournament bid chief's promise
Ahead of the country being awarded the tournament next month, FFT spoke to the bid CEO about some of the important issues that have been raised
Happy 30th anniversary, FourFourTwo: The story of the ‘quite remarkable’ football magazine
Three decades ago when FourFourTwo launched, no-one imagined it would lead to an all-nighter with Delia Smith, being abducted by an Israeli taxi driver and sending Bobby Robson bottles of HP Sauce through the post. We speak to every previous editor, to hear the full story of the ‘quite remarkable’ football magazine
‘If I thought I was out of contention for the England squad, I’d tell you, but I don’t. If moving to Saudi Arabia has damaged my chances though, I can’t really change that’: FourFourTwo hear from Ivan Toney in Jeddah
Former Brentford striker Ivan Toney gave a rare interview to the media, ahead of Al Ahli’s derby clash with Al Ittihad
‘Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk coming to join me in Saudi Arabia? I don’t know - it’s not my problem!’ Former Liverpool star teases his ex-Anfield team-mates leaving Merseyside
One of the Liverpool duo's former Anfield pals has been asked about their potential move to the Saudi Pro League
‘The ball came to Ian Durrant, and Graeme Souness smashed him. Durranty said ‘Is that your best?’ Souness said ‘No, this is’ – bang! Then we were all into it, a good old-fashioned scrap!’: Ally McCoist on the training ground fights that were ENCOURAGED
Former Rangers and Scotland hero Ally McCoist tells FourFourTwo about the day when a five-a-side match got out of hand
‘If England appointing a German boss is a major concern, the lack of black managers should be too – people are only interested because it's affecting white English managers, let's not pretend’: John Barnes gives his views on the Thomas Tuchel debate
The former Three Lions winger says a lack of diversity should get just as much attention as a lack of English bosses at the top level
‘He doesn’t get the respect his talent deserves, he’s got everything you’d look for in a striker – if I could pick anyone for Chelsea to sign, I’d pick him’: Glen Johnson names the star that he’d love the Blues to recruit in January
The former Stamford Bridge defender knows exactly who he'd like to see his old club sign
"Winning the Champions League was like Denmark in 1992 – nobody put a lot of money on us, but when it's only one game, anything can happen': Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool forward on his European heroics
Striking great tells FFT how he's now trying to help boost his old club's profile around the world
Liverpool will get Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk to sign new contracts, it’s just a matter of time: Former Reds striker explains why he’s confident all three stars will stay at Anfield
An ex Liverpool forward is not concerned over the future of some of the club's best players
Derby County's shocking 2007/08 revisited: the Premier League's worst ever season, told by those who were there
Derby County endured misery, torment and torture during the 2007/08 season, with no Premier League side having come close to their dismal, record-breaking campaign
Ex-Arsenal hero Theo Walcott names the underrated Gunners player that he’s a ‘big fan of’
One player has caught the eye of a former star early in the season – and it may not be the person that you expect
Padbol? Jorkyball?! The surprise investment Theo Walcott has made after retirement
The former Arsenal and England winger explains to FFT about the hybrid sports he's now passionate about
They’ve missed him for his legs, energy levels and work rate, they need the whole team to be like that: Lee Sharpe pinpoints the one player that Manchester United have suffered without
The Red Devils have been inconsistent again this term – speaking to FFT, a former hero explains which player's absence is felt
'I got a few kisses and a few rollickings from Brian Clough: I travelled on the bus with Nottingham Forest, but once he marched me out of the dressing room' – Clive Tyldesley on working with English football's most famous managers
EXCLUSIVE Former ITV commentator Clive Tyldesley had a good grounding, working with legend of the game Brian Clough at the start of his career
'I think Arsenal are still missing a striker – Kai Havertz has made a good start to the season, but they miss someone who can give them a plan B': Gunners legend gives his thoughts to FFT after opening matches of the new campaign
EXCLUSIVE Mikel Arteta's side were held to a draw at home to Brighton on Saturday, and an Arsenal great thinks they need more options
'I went too early didn't I?' How Adam Armstrong's greatest moment in football was also his most embarrassing
EXCLUSIVE The Southampton striker scored the winning goal in May's play-off final, but celebrated victory a little prematurely
'Some people weren’t happy when I left for Liverpool, I want to repair those wounds': Former England international opens up to FFT
Moving to Anfield wasn't universally popular for the midfielder, but he's determined to win the supporters back
