Chris Flanagan
Chris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from 20 countries, in places as varied as Jerusalem and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, Euro 2020 and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
World Cup 2022 final: Didier Deschamps unsure on France future after Argentina loss
By Chris Flanagan published
France coach Didier Deschamps has admitted he is unsure over his future following Sunday's World Cup final loss to Argentina
The night Lionel Messi made history: what it was like to be at the greatest World Cup final ever
By Chris Flanagan published
LONGREAD FourFourTwo were at the Lusail Stadium to see a legend complete his legacy, as Argentina defeated France in a game for the ages
Croatia's manager believes Josko Gvardiol deserves World Cup young player award
By Chris Flanagan published
"I believe Josko deserves such an award - for me he's the best," Dalic said in his post-game press conference
How Croatia and Morocco inspired underdogs everywhere: FourFourTwo reports from the third place play-off
By Chris Flanagan published
Chris Flanagan was at the Khalifa International Stadium to see the Vatreni clinch the bronze medal with a 2-1 win
The World Cup that became Mbappe vs Messi: how France's star man set up a PSG showdown
By Chris Flanagan published
FFT were at the Al Bayt Stadium to see Les Bleus beat brave Morocco to book a final with Argentina on Sunday
Lionel Messi: Losing to Saudi Arabia helped us
By Chris Flanagan published
Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has seen the silver lining of losing his opening World Cup game, having now reached the competition's final
Messi and the rise of La Scaloneta: how Argentina returned to the World Cup final
By Chris Flanagan published
FFT were at the Lusail Stadium to see the Albiceleste defeat Croatia 3-0 and book their place in Sunday's showpiece
Will Gareth Southgate quit as England manager? Three Lions boss says he will 'take time' to consider position
By Chris Flanagan published
DECISIONS Following World Cup defeat to France, Southgate says he needs to work out where he is emotionally before he make his decision
How England missed their golden opportunity for World Cup glory
By Chris Flanagan last updated
THEY'RE COMING HOME Chris Flanagan was in Qatar to see the Three Lions' World Cup hopes come to a sad end, after Harry Kane's penalty miss against France
How Lionel Messi edged closer to long-awaited history: FFT reports from Netherlands vs Argentina
By Chris Flanagan last updated
Chris Flanagan was at the Lusail Stadium to see Lionel Messi reach the World Cup semis, on the same day that Neymar's dream died
Louis van Gaal quits as Netherlands manager – but claims "I don't think I've been beaten today"
By Chris Flanagan published
Louis van Gaal announced his retirement – again – in his post-match presser, before asking journalists to Google his record as Netherlands head coach
Lionel Messi: "Diego Maradona is watching us from heaven"
By Chris Flanagan published
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to another World Cup semi-final over Netherlands and paid tribute to the legendary Diego Maradona
Gareth Southgate tells England to ignore the boos after dull USA draw: "We have to stay calm"
By Chris Flanagan published
BOO-NITED STATES United States star Christian Pulisic said the dismayed reaction of England fans was a "positive sign" for his side
USA give England reality check: FFT's 10th game in five days ends in stalemate
By Chris Flanagan published
After a hectic week, Chris Flanagan was at the Al Bayt Stadium to see the Three Lions held to a 0-0 draw at World Cup 2022
Rob Page says he might "freshen up" Wales team for do-or-die England clash
By Chris Flanagan published
Wales' World Cup campaign is on the brink after their 2-0 defeat to Iran.
Iran defeat shouldn't spoil Wales' adventure of a lifetime: day six at the World Cup
By Chris Flanagan published
In the latest from FFT's diary from Doha, we were inside the stadium to see Rob Page's men succumb to a 2-0 loss
"We are under pressure": Germany coach Hansi Flick laments World Cup 2022 defeat to Japan
By Chris Flanagan published
Germany succumbed to a Japan comeback at World Cup 2022, with Hansi Flick pulling no punches over his sides' mistakes
Germany's nightmare returns as Japan outperform them on and off the pitch
By Chris Flanagan published
Japan's fans will be almost as shattered as their players following a stunning afternoon at the World Cup 2022
World Cup 2022: Messi-mania grinds to a halt against Saudi Arabia
By Chris Flanagan published
The army of Lionel Messi fans were left stunned after a defeat will surely go down in World Cup history
Manager Herve Renard hailed Saudi Arabia's historic victory over Argentina: "All the stars in the sky aligned for us"
By Chris Flanagan published
The Frenchman still believes Argentina have the potential to win the World Cup, though
Mexicans, Kenyan dance and a giant baby: England vs Iran finally kicked off the World Cup 2022 madness
By Chris Flanagan published
ON THE GROUND Chris Flanagan was in Doha to see the Three Lions open their World Cup with an emphatic 6-2 triumph
"If we’d lost to West Germany, I'd have hid in Alaska!" – Sir Geoff Hurst recalls the four games that changed his life
By Chris Flanagan last updated
England's hero in 1966 recalls the moment just before he scored that hat-trick, winning European titles with the Hammers and taking a penalty against Gordon Banks
Why is Graham Potter so highly-rated? Look at what happened to Ostersund after he left...
By Chris Flanagan published
BACKGROUND Incoming Chelsea manager Graham Potter spent seven years managing in Sweden, building a reputation that helped land him bigger jobs back home
Who will win the 2022/23 Champions League? FourFourTwo writers make their predictions
By Chris Flanagan, Ed McCambridge, Mark White, Conor Pope, Matthew Ketchell last updated
PREDICTIONS Who's going to win the 30th edition of the Champions League? Our esteemed team place their bets…
Serie A in the '90s: when Baggio, Batistuta and Italian football ruled the world
By Chris Flanagan published
Serie A Channel 4's Football Italia hit our screens 30 years ago today, during a period when Calcio was king. During the 1990s, Serie A teams owned 13 European trophies, six world-record transfers and six Ballon d'Or winners, plus every iconic star from Asprilla to Zidane
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