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

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

Forest Green Rovers: can they avoid the same fate as Rushden & Diamonds?
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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?
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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?
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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"
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
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
By Chris Flanagan published
With the two clubs in opposite halves of the draw, an intriguing showpiece could take place in Dublin on May 22

Former Manchester City star scores first European goal for FOURTEEN years
By Chris Flanagan published
Ex-Premier League striker finally finds the net in continental competition, after a ludicrously long wait

Why West Ham United have given England a chance of a record six Champions League places next season
By Chris Flanagan published
The Hammers' win over Freiburg significantly boosted the Premier League's chances of extra qualification spots

Why the Financial Fair Play system just isn't working
By Chris Flanagan published
OPINION FourFourTwo's Senior Writer Chris Flanagan explains why the introduction of FFP has only brought confusion and controversy

“Roy Keane not signing me because of a voicemail was bizarre, I wanted to sign for Sunderland” Robbie Savage reveals the truth behind the ‘Wazzzup’ incident
By Chris Flanagan published
The Welshman explains to FourFourTwo how some dodgy phone reception denied him a move to the Stadium of Light
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