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

"It was a dream to win a record sixth European Cup. Seven? Why not try!" Dani Carvajal on the night he confirmed himself as a Real Madrid legend
By Chris Flanagan published
The defender headed home the crucial goal in the Champions League final, to equal Paco Gento's long-standing record

Borussia Dortmund boss: "Jadon Sancho will play in another Champions League final – he's been brilliant for us"
By Chris Flanagan published
BVB gaffer Edin Terzic was full of praise for the Manchester United winger, at the end of his six-month loan spell

"The Champions League has given me fantastic happiness" – why record-breaking Carlo Ancelotti is the most underrated of all the great managers
By Chris Flanagan published
The Real Madrid boss became a European champion for a fifth time at Wembley, but had no inclination to show off about it

Jude Bellingham's crowning night: what it was like to be at Wembley to see Real Madrid and their England hero triumph
By Chris Flanagan published
FFT's Chris Flanagan was at the national stadium to watch Los Blancos win their 11th consecutive European final

Olympiacos' mad comeback story proved that the Europa Conference League has been a huge success – after West Ham United's famous triumph last year
By Chris Flanagan published
The Greeks were down and out in March, but UEFA’s third competition has given opportunities to new clubs and countries

The curse of the Euro 2024 stadiums: why only half of the venues are now home to Bundesliga clubs
By Chris Flanagan published
Everton, beware – terrible things have befallen the teams whose home grounds will host this summer’s Euros

Before Three Lions: How Baddiel and Skinner’s Fantasy Football defined football in the 1990s
By Chris Flanagan last updated
LONG READ 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

What happened to England's Golden Generation? Why the country's most talented squad never came good
By Chris Flanagan last updated
England’s world-class crop were tipped to bring home big honours during the 2000s, but fell short when it mattered most

Gareth Southgate's long journey from Middlesbrough misery to England standard-raiser
By Chris Flanagan last updated
England His appointment as England manager in 2016 was an unexpected and underwhelming caretaker brief – but he's gone on to oversee England's best period in decades

Ally McCoist exclusive: “If Scotland could combine Shankland, Dykes and Adams, we’d have some striker at Euro 2024!”
By Chris Flanagan published
The legendary forward believes Scotland have three strong options up front, going into Euro 2024 this summer

Ally McCoist exclusive: "It was sore to miss out on the knockout stage in 1996 – but Scotland can make history at Euro 2024"
By Chris Flanagan published
The former Rangers striker was so close to glory 28 years ago, and believes they can go one step further this time

Bastian Schweinsteiger exclusive: 'Jose Mourinho didn’t pick me at Manchester United - but we had a good relationship'
By Chris Flanagan published
The German legend tells FFT that he feels the decision to freeze him out may not solely have been down to the manager

Bastian Schweinsteiger exclusive: 'I said if I ever left Bayern Munich, it would only be for Manchester United'
By Chris Flanagan published
The former Germany midfielder tells FourFourTwo why he swapped the Bundesliga for the Red Devils in 2015

Bastian Schweinsteiger explains why Pep Guardiola never won the Champions League at Bayern Munich: 'Maybe he didn’t have the club’s DNA'
By Chris Flanagan published
The former Germany midfielder tells FFT why the club couldn’t reach the ultimate glory under Guardiola

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”
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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”
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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”
By Chris Flanagan published
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"
By Chris Flanagan published
The German great tells FourFourTwo about the pain of his missed spot kick in the 2012 final, then redemption in 2013
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