
Ed McCambridge
Ed is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, he’s been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngster’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegan’s playing career.
Latest articles by Ed McCambridge

Prostate United: An interview with the founder and how it all started
By Ed McCambridge published
Ross Burbeary, co-founder of Prostate United, reveals how a conversation in a medical room has led to more than £500,000 worth of donations to Prostate Cancer UK

'We didn't win, but beautiful football was our legacy': the late Johan Neeskens in one of his last-ever interviews - on Total Football, Johan Cruyff and heartbreak in 1974
By Ed McCambridge published
Earlier this year, FourFourTwo spoke to Johan Neeskens for a feature on Holland's great 1974 side, not knowing it would be one of the final interviews

‘I reckon it was 50-50, Erik ten Hag staying or going. The spine has to be stronger’: Manchester United legend offers verdict on manager situation
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been under massive pressure for months - not just a few weeks - according to one club legend

'If Trent Alexander-Arnold wanted to stay at Liverpool he'd have signed a new deal by now' Anfield legend believes the defender will leave the club
By Ed McCambridge published
Exclusive Liverpool legend Lawrenson believes Alexander-Arnold has already chosen his next club

Ranked! The 100 best FIFA songs EVER: the greatest tunes from the FIFA and EA Sports FC games of all time
By Ed McCambridge published
The best FIFA songs ever: these are the bangers from three decades of FIFA and EA Sports FC that we still can't get enough of

Guillem Balague: ‘Kylian Mbappe & Co could have earned more elsewhere, but the white shirt of Real Madrid is something no club can compete with – they’re still the biggest draw’
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Spanish football expert Balague believes the prestige of Real Madrid is more attractive to players than the riches available at the likes of Man City and PSG

‘Dropping Mbappe isn’t an option… Bellingham might have to give way a bit and play in a role that he hasn’t been used to since he joined Real Madrid’ Michael Owen and Guillem Balague attempt to solve the Galacticos puzzle
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Former Real Madrid and England striker Owen believes Jude Bellingham's role will be different this season

‘Bellingham has developed that big-game energy, that swagger, that attitude at Real Madrid and belongs with the best players in the world – he’s incredible’ Former Ballon d'Or winner talks Jude
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Former England and Real Madrid player Michael Owen believes Real Madrid have turned Bellingham into a world beater

"If I do regret anything, it's that..." – David Bentley reveals the only thing he wished he'd done differently during his playing career
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Arsenal, Blackburn and Tottenham Hotspur winger Bentley was known for his off-field antics as much as his brilliant right foot

Represent your club – Join Prostate United this season
By Ed McCambridge published
Club staff, fans and media fundraisers urged to take on football’s biggest grassroots challenge in October to stop prostate cancer claiming the lives of a dad, brother, partner or best mate every 45 minutes

‘To sign off with my fifth Champions League title with Real Madrid in my last game in club football was a fairytale ending – I couldn’t put it any other way’: Toni Kroos reflects on trophy-laden career
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Toni Kroos retired from football at the end of the 2023/24 season - and FFT spoke to the German about his illustrious career

‘I see a lot of myself in Ollie Watkins. He’s a creator, dribbler and finisher, and he’s shown that he can be trusted consistently. That’s what the top players do’: Premier League legend has high praise for Aston Villa striker
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE Ollie Watkins has received some acclaim from a Premier League legend - even earning a comparison in playing style

Manchester City squad for 2024/25: Pep Guardiola's full team for the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup
By Ed McCambridge last updated
The Manchester City squad for 2024/25 are still the team to beat

‘Jim Smith let me pick the bus music en route to my Derby debut against Manchester United – we arrived at Old Trafford to the sound of salsa!’: Premier League cult hero recalls arriving in England
By Ryan Dabbs published
Arriving at Manchester United playing salsa music is unconventional - but a debut Premier League goal suggests things worked pretty well...

'Endrick is special - he belongs to that group of super-talented players that Brazil has produced in the past: Neymar, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo': Real Madrid wonderkid receives high praise
By Felipe Rocha, Ed McCambridge published
Endrick has been compared to three Brazil greats - in a serious vote of confidence

"Endrick's quality is unquestionable - Rodrygo may look to move away from Real Madrid. That's another question that might be answered soon..." Brazilian star reveals exclusively to FourFourTwo the high hopes on Real Madrid's newest Galactico
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE World Cup winner Kleberson chats to FourFourTwo about Real Madrid's dazzling Brazilian trio, and whether they can all play together alongside Kylian Mbappe

Every Premier League club's coolest sponsor
By Ed McCambridge, Mark White, Steven Chicken published
Sorting the Coors from the Carlsberg, let’s run through the best brands to ever appear on your side’s jersey

‘I went to Kenny Dalglish’s house to discuss Liverpool move – it was ridiculous, an honour and a privilege’: Former Reds midfielder recalls signing for legendary Scotsman
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE The presence of Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool helped persuade a Reds transfer target to join the club in 2011

‘Spurs were gung-ho and it reminded me of the Ossie Ardiles team I played in. I can’t wait for another season of Angeball – let’s see where it takes us’: Tottenham legend anticipates exciting 2024/25
By Ryan Dabbs published
Tottenham are expected to have another exciting season under Ange Postecoglou this season

‘I’ll be brutally honest – both Rangers and Celtic are very average sides’: Scottish hero unenamoured with pre-eminent SPFL duo
By Ryan Dabbs published
EXCLUSIVE The quality of Celtic and Rangers has been discussed by a Scottish legend - and it's not the most complimentary

“After my wonder-strike at Chelsea, Mourinho said, ‘What a goal – not even Messi and Ronaldo has scored one like that’. I had to pinch myself”: Former Premier League star recalls stunning Stamford Bridge finish
By Ryan Dabbs published
Jose Mourinho offered high praise to one individual who scored a wondergoal against his Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge in 2015

Markus Babbel: 'Losing the 1999 Champions League Final hurt, but it was a fantastic game.'
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Germany defender Babbel recalls the greatest game he ever played in

Tottenham squad for 2024/25: Ange Postecoglou's full team for the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup
By Ed McCambridge published
The Tottenham squad for 2024/25 will be targeting a Champions League return, after laying strong foundations in Ange Postecoglou's first season at the helm
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