Ryan Dabbs
Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.
Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs
![Robert Lewandowski Euro 2024 official matchball competition](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPHcitjtUFyGCQ8x5GE4eT-320-80.png)
WIN a signed Robert Lewandowski Euro 2024 matchball
By Ryan Dabbs published
WIN Barcelona and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has signed a Euro 2024 official match ball to giveaway to a lucky FourFourTwo reader
![Daniel Sturridge of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on November 23, 2013 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/umPoH5XgTUFa2dXJrmN32m-320-80.jpg)
Daniel Sturridge reveals truth behind iconic goal celebration - admitting he didn't intend it to become 'a thing'
By Ryan Dabbs published
Daniel Sturridge speaks to FourFourTwo about his iconic goal celebration and where it first originated
![England manager Gareth Southgate in a promotional photo ahead of Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/biPDBSqUMyASReh7a9YdVk-320-80.jpg)
Gareth Southgate to reach landmark achievement - even if England lose against Switzerland in Euro 2024 quarter-final
By Ryan Dabbs published
Gareth Southgate will reach a milestone during England's Euro 2024 quarter-final with Switzerland on Saturday, regardless of the result
![Head Coach Roger Schmidt of SL Benfica in action during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between SL Benfica and FC Arouca at Estadio da Luz on May 12, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/we86y6nQKnq27HSM4qhAyV-320-80.jpg)
Is this the best bit of transfer business in history? European giants of verge of completing masterclass: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
The transfer window is open for business, and one side from Europe is aiming for a shrewd signing
![Brazil Copa America 2024 squad The Brazil starting squad poses prior to the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group D match between Brazil and Colombia at Levi's Stadium on July 02, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/coQnQaTP5MEwNoX9E7CARP-320-80.jpg)
Brazil Copa America 2024 squad: Dorival Junior's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Brazil Copa America 2024 squad is looking to wrestle back the crown from Argentina
![Argentina Copa America 2024 squad Players of Argentina pose for a team photo prior to the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group A match between Argentina and Peru at Hard Rock Stadium on June 29, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/imWeBJned3DujWyfFP7hE4-320-80.jpg)
Argentina Copa America 2024 squad: Lionel Scaloni's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Argentina Copa America 2024 squad is through to the knockout stages of the tournament
![Who are the favourites to win Euro 2024? Odds on Spain, Germany, England, France, Portugal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DnGk9sHrb6nZZ4jvypwzy3-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024 favourites: Best odds on nation to win European Championship in Germany
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
Who are the Euro 2024 favourites to win? We look at the best odds for England, France, Spain and every other side heading to Germany
![Abdoulaye Doucoure of Everton celebrates with Demari Gray (left), James Garner, Conor Coady and Alex Iwobi after scoring the winning goal for his team during the Premier League match between Everton FC and AFC Bournemouth at Goodison Park on May 28, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GAfueo7nMMt947aDv5ZLdR-320-80.jpg)
‘I’m 27, experienced two relegation battles, won the Premier League title and played in Germany. I have one career, so let’s see what this is saying’: Former Everton star justifies Saudi Arabia transfer
By Ryan Dabbs published
An Everton forward swapped Merseyside for Saudi Arabia last summer, with the opportunity one too good to pass up
![Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Portugal and Slovenia at Frankfurt Arena on July 01, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZzEef825SbnZ87ntpekY9Z-320-80.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement, following dramatic Euro 2024 clash with Slovenia
By Ryan Dabbs published
Cristiano Ronaldo discussed retirement from the Portugal national team after their dramatic Euro 2024 win on Monday night
![Romania Euro 2024 squad Players of Romania pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Slovakia and Romania at Frankfurt Arena on June 26, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PQiiGMP3jLvNttHs6ACTmL-320-80.jpg)
Romania Euro 2024 squad: Edward Iordanescu's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Romania Euro 2024 squad are through to the last 16 of the tournament
![Austria Euro 2024 squad Patrick Pentz, Alexander Prass, Philipp Lienhart, Maximilian Woeber, Stefan Posch, Florian Grillitsch, Marcel Sabitzer, Nicolas Seiwald, Romano Schmid, Marcel Sabitzer, Patrick Wimmer of Austria pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Netherlands and Austria at Olympiastadion on June 25, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C7a4uSuqWvAF3igm68qc3T-320-80.jpg)
Austria Euro 2024 squad: Ralf Rangnick's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Austria Euro 2024 squad topped a strong Group D, and are looking to go deep into the knockout stages
![Slovenia Euro 2024 squad Players of Slovenia pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tevHdqttjXm5pWqS5TqzSc-320-80.jpg)
Slovenia Euro 2024 squad: Matjaz Kek's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Slovenia Euro 2024 squad are through to the knockout stages
![Belgium Euro 2024 squad Belgium players line up for a team photo before the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Ukraine and Belgium at Stuttgart Arena on June 26, 2024 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Isosport/MB Media/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6hiKR2cwm3XqEm8CYfuirD-320-80.jpg)
Belgium Euro 2024 squad: Domenico Tedesco's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Belgium Euro 2024 squad faces a tough test in the last 16
![Adidas Manchester United home kit 2024/25](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/quxG9i4eTVP6R5xwCS3JSA-320-80.jpg)
The Manchester United 2024/25 home kit is out, featuring a MAJOR change from recent years
By Ryan Dabbs published
The Manchester United 2024/25 home kit has been released, and the Red Devils will have a completely new look in the new campaign
![LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 16: Sports Broadcaster Gary Lineker and pundits Danny Murphy, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer react prior to The Emirates FA Cup Semi-Final match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on April 16, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yjE7pePvbY8PvJrsPQewAg-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators?
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The BBC's Euro 2024 presenting, punditry and commentary line-ups are sure to feature plenty of familiar faces
![Georgia Euro 2024 squad Georgia's players including (From L) Georgia's goalkeeper #25 Giorgi Mamardashvili, Georgia's defender #15 Giorgi Gvelesiani, Georgia's midfielder #17 Otar Kiteishvili, Georgia's defender #03 Lasha Dvali, Georgia's midfielder #10 Giorgi Chakvetadze, Georgia's defender #02 Otar Kakabadze, Georgia's midfielder #06 Giorgi Kochorashvili, Georgia's defender #14 Luka Lochoshvili, Georgia's forward #22 Georges Mikautadze, Georgia's defender #04 Guram Kashia and Georgia's forward #07 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia pose prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Georgia and Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 26, 2024. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ktSKcstQVQjnJq26kUPTb-320-80.jpg)
Georgia Euro 2024 squad: Willy Sagnol's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Georgia Euro 2024 squad is playing at their first-ever international tournament
![Slovakia Euro 2024 squad Players of Slovakia pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Slovakia and Romania at Frankfurt Arena on June 26, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xGNqodJ3XJrdA9s7fHg48U-320-80.jpg)
Slovakia Euro 2024 squad: Francesco Calzona's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Slovakia Euro 2024 squad is competing in just their third major tournament in their history
![Scotland Euro 2024 squad Players of Scotland pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Scotland and Switzerland at Cologne Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z9g2ARRYbRUxrf2mhTkFVL-320-80.jpg)
Scotland Euro 2024 squad: Steve Clarke's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Scotland Euro 2024 squad won't participate in the tournament any further
![Denmark Euro 2024 squad Players of Denmark pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Denmark and Serbia at Munich Football Arena on June 25, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sJtxVg3oJrt7QnWGfwaEVR-320-80.jpg)
Denmark Euro 2024 squad: Kasper Hjulmand's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Denmark Euro 2024 squad is through to the last 16 of the tournament
![Italy Euro 2024 squad Players of Italy pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Croatia and Italy at Football Stadium Leipzig on June 24, 2024 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g8QvYu57rTqAdPF5RQH8rZ-320-80.jpg)
Italy Euro 2024 squad: Luciano Spalletti's full team
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
The Italy Euro 2024 squad are defending the crown they won three years ago at Wembley
![England's route to the final Euro 2024 Players of England pose for a team photo prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium on June 25, 2024 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MAUH82W75LFsAcUMGNysCZ-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: England's route to the final
By Ryan Dabbs last updated
England's route to the final has become a whole lot clearer now that the Euro 2024 group stages are complete
![Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on the touchline](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HQghyfNLzLSY2tWRCUgCWF-320-80.jpg)
Manchester City to match £51m release clause of Euro 2024 star: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester City are keen on adding even more talent to their squad this summer, with one player at Euro 2024 catching their eye
![Team of France seen posing to the group picture during the UEFA EURO 2024 group D match between France and Poland at Football Stadium Dortmund on June 25, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c2dJ6Y6voT2Hj3Qot4zYi7-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: France left key player behind at stadium after 1-1 draw with Poland
By Ryan Dabbs published
France haven't had the best of times at Euro 2024 - and things have continued to go wrong for them