Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
Bastian Schweinsteiger exclusive: “With a bit more trust, Louis van Gaal would have changed more at Manchester United – the club lost a lot of years because of that”
The former Red Devils midfielder tells FFT why the club missed an opportunity to modernise much earlier – and it cost them
The three England players who could benefit from Euro 2024 squads being extended from 23 to 26
Even with an increased roster, Gareth Southgate still has some difficult decisions to make ahead of the tournament
Explained: The unlikely way that the Premier League can still rescue a fifth Champions League spot
England's hopes of an extra place in Europe's main club competition look doomed – but there is one last hope
Why Tottenham need bitter rivals Arsenal to WIN at Bayern Munich – to potentially rescue their own Champions League hopes
Spurs fans have been left in the awkward position of knowing a Gunners victory might actually be good for them
Steve McManaman exclusive: “Manchester City are just as strong as last year – the winners of their tie with Real Madrid should become European champions”
Having played for both Manchester City and Real Madrid, the former England international thinks City are big favourites going into tonight's second leg
Premier League’s chances of receiving fifth Champions League spot reduced by almost 30 per cent – after defeats for Liverpool and West Ham United
Two Europa League losses have left hopes of an extra place in the continent’s premier club competition firmly in the balance
Explained: Why Fiorentina have cost Celtic and Rangers an automatic Champions League group stage spot
The Scottish Premiership have had a direct spot for several years – but that's soon set to end, following results this week
Mark Bosnich exclusive: “Andre Onana is a top goalkeeper – while Manchester United are underperforming though, he’ll always be under pressure”
Having stood between the sticks at Old Trafford himself, the pundit has had sympathy for the Red Devils' shot-stopper
Bastian Schweinsteiger exclusive: "Losing the Champions League to Chelsea hurt so much – it drove Bayern Munich to the treble"
The German great tells FourFourTwo about the pain of his missed spot kick in the 2012 final, then redemption in 2013
Forest Green Rovers: can they avoid the same fate as Rushden & Diamonds?
Nailsworth pipped Irthlingborough as the tiniest town with an EFL club, but its team also spiralled after reaching the third tier
Revealed! Mansfield Town star awarded FourFourTwo's best League Two player for 2023/24
Mansfield Town are chasing promotion, and one star player has earned the FourFourTwo best League Two player award
Ranked! The top 50 Football League players 2023/24
EFL TOP 50 As the season’s run-in approaches, it can only mean one thing: with help from our readers, it’s time for FFT’s annual list of the finest stars outside the top flight
Exclusive: Ally McCoist reveals his greatest co-commentary moment – and why he risked upsetting the whole of England
The Scot has become hugely popular on television and radio, but explains how he gambled it all during one famous fixture…
Euro 2024 play-off preview: Without Gareth Bale to finish, can Wales beat the Finnish?
Home advantage could be huge for Wales, but they need new heroes to step up now their superstar forward has retired
How Luxembourg went from whipping boys to genuine contenders to reach Euro 2024
Luxembourg have produced shock results aplenty in recent times, and are now just two games away from Germany
Why Estonia had the easiest route ever to reach a play-off for the Euros
The Blueshirts are huge underdogs in the semis, after being virtually gifted a match against Robert Lewandowski's Poland
Has Israel's best chance of reaching the Euros come at the most awkward time possible?
Unable to play at home, Israel also have to face one of Europe's most pro-Palestinian countries in the semi-finals
Why Ukraine are still favourites to reach the Euros, despite being unable to play at home since 2021
The Eastern European side have led a nomadic existence since Russia's invasion, but look capable of making it to Germany
Gus Poyet exclusive: “It’s 20 years since Greece triumphed at Euro 2004 – there’s massive pressure to win the play-offs"
The former Chelsea star understands the importance of reaching Germany – in the semis, they must beat Kazakhstan
There are only two European places still up for grabs for the new Club World Cup – and Arsenal could take one of them
The Gunners remain in contention to compete in FIFA's new flagship club competition, held in the USA next summer
Why reports of the Champions League's demise were greatly exaggerated
An exciting quarter-final draw showed that Europe's premier club competition still has plenty of entertainment to offer
Why a Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League final is starting to feel inevitable, as the Xabi Alonso links rumble on
With the two clubs in opposite halves of the draw, an intriguing showpiece could take place in Dublin on May 22
