Chris Flanagan
Chris joined FourFourTwo in 2015 and has reported from more than 20 countries, in places as varied as Ivory Coast and the Arctic Circle. He's interviewed Pele, Zlatan and Santa Claus (it's a long story), as well as covering the World Cup, AFCON and the Clasico. He previously spent 10 years as a newspaper journalist, and completed the 92 in 2017.
Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
How Diego Maradona almost missed the 1986 World Cup - due to a "Venezuelan madman"
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Diego Maradona's starring role in Argentina's World Cup success almost never happened after a crowd swamping the star got out of control
Finding Jack Charlton: “Seeing him with dementia was very difficult, but it didn’t define him as a person”
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Touching new film documents the final years of a football legend, and celebrates his success with the Republic of Ireland
What happened to England's "Golden Generation"? How the country's most talented squad never came good
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England’s world-class crop were tipped to bring home big honours during the 2000s, but fell short when it mattered most
Forget the Premier League: it’s fans of clubs like Harrogate who are being robbed of their moment
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FFT’s Chris Flanagan went to watch League Two’s newest club, embarking on a strange introduction to life in the EFL
Will Liverpool equal Manchester United's title record this season? What life is like back on the perch
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Liverpool can draw level with Manchester United on 20 Premier League titles by retaining their crown in 2020/21 – but can they really sustain those stellar standards?
Leeds United's wilderness years: How Marcelo Bielsa helped one of England’s biggest clubs finally rise again
By Chris Flanagan published
Leeds can finally call themselves a Premier League team once more. FFT retraces an extraordinary journey of upsets, angst and unruly ownership with ex-bosses, players and a famously tearful fan
The fall of Bolton Wanderers: How the Trotters reached their lowest ever league position
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Bolton slipped to new depths on Saturday, after defeat in their opening game in League Two. FourFourTwo was there to see it
Who is Ali Daei? The only man ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time international goalscorers list
By Chris Flanagan published
Features Ronaldo will break Ali Daei’s record eventually – but for now, Iran’s king still rules. This is how he made it to No.1
Neutral Champions League venues: When Leeds' Class of '92 punished Stuttgart for a big night in Barcelona
By Chris Flanagan published
Leeds United As the Champions League returns in neutral venues, writes Chris Flanagan looks back at how Leeds' valiant defeat by Stuttgart led to a bizarre play-off match they would never forget
Neil Ruddock: "Virgil van Dijk has been so good - if he played for Manchester City, they'd be champions"
By Chris Flanagan published
Liverpool will find it tougher to retain the Premier League title next season, warns former Reds defender
Dennis Bergkamp exclusive: “I understand why people say I didn’t really mean that Newcastle goal – but I did...”
By Chris Flanagan published
NEW ISSUE The Arsenal legend discusses his famous 2002 strike during an in-depth interview in the new issue of FourFourTwo
Dennis Bergkamp exclusive: “I’d love a return to English football – Arsenal would be ideal”
By Chris Flanagan published
EXCLUSIVE The Gunners great gives an in-depth interview about his career in FFT's new issue – and he's keen for a coaching comeback
Peter Schmeichel exclusive: “Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba are both born leaders - that’s vital for Manchester United”
By Chris Flanagan published
The midfield duo could combine to drive the Red Devils on, says Old Trafford goalkeeping great
Marcus Rashford interview: Why the 2020s are going to belong to the Manchester United forward
By Chris Flanagan published
Exclusive: The 22-year-old is already one of the world's hottest young talents – and he tells FourFourTwo about his designs on the next decade
Before Three Lions: How Baddiel and Skinner’s Fantasy Football defined football in the 1990s
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In 1994, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner launched a television show which quickly outgrew its own name. Soon, they were hosting big name star guests and releasing record-breaking singles. FourFourTwo looks into the wild inside story of Fantasy Football
How do you deal with being the most sought-after teenager in the world? Erling Haaland just scores goals
By Chris Flanagan published
Exclusive interview: Erling Haaland explains how he shrugs off the pressure of a record-breaking season
Delightful defending and fickle Brazilians in the Milton Keynes of Brazil: why Portugal vs Ghana was ace
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World Cup 2014 Chris Flanagan reports on his barmy trip to Brasilia as Portugal and Ghana crash out in a blaze of glory (or not)...
Steve McManaman: 'I don't think Real Madrid have strengthened enough'
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Steve McManaman FFT's Chris Flanagan previews the Champions League campaign ahead with El Macca – and gets the former Madrid man's top tip for the title...
Why Liverpool need Emre Can to stay
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Barclays Premier League The German could leave on a free in the summer - FFT's Chris Flanagan was at the Amex as Can helped the Reds thrash Brighton
Keown: Koscielny needs leader Mustafi alongside him
By Chris Flanagan published
Shkodran Mustafi Only two defenders in history have cost more than Shkodran Mustafi, and Martin Keown believes there is one key quality that Arsenal will need from their new £35 million signing.
5 things we want to talk about after Man City 2-0 Watford
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Stats Zone FFT's Chris Flanagan was at the Etihad Stadium to review the wannabe champions' comfortable stroll against Watford...
Karen Bardsley: 'I could have ended up working at Disneyland forever... I was Goofy'
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England Women England women's California-born goalkeeper reveals the personality behind the player as she talks to FFT's Chris Flanagan about dinosaurs, Carly Rae Jepsen and rubbing shoulders with Micky...