Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
The one rule change that saw the birth of 40-goal-a-season strikers like Dixie Dean, Guy Whittingham and Aleksandar Mitrovic
With crowds dwindling due to a lack of goals in 1925, the FA introduced a revolutionary rule change that favoured attackers
Losing a testicle in a reserve game, kicking giant rats and voluntarily going to borstal: Dixie Dean, the one striker who Erling Haaland can't match
Before scoring bucket loads of goals, Dean grew up in slightly less familiar circumstances than today's professionals
Why Mauricio Pochettino’s PSG press conferences were ‘the most awful thing you could imagine’
Mauricio Pochettino's PSG tenure was a difficult one – now one onlooker explains why the incoming Chelsea manager's public appearances were so painful to watch in Paris
"I used to find my best form against Spurs!'" – Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink recalls four games that changed his life
The former Leeds and Chelsea striker recalls perfect hat-tricks, making his World Cup debut and causing Arsenal and Tottenham nightmares
'Hello, my friends from FourFourTwo!' What meeting Pele was really like
Legendary Brazilian striker Pele has passed away at the age of 82. FourFourTwo's Chris Flanagan reflects on what it was like to interview one of the best footballers ever
Lionel Scaloni described Argentina's World Cup triumph as 'the best feeling ever' - and wished that Diego Maradona had still been alive to see it
In arguably the most dramatic football match ever, Scaloni guided the Albiceleste to their first World Cup triumph since 1986
World Cup 2022 final: Didier Deschamps unsure on France future after Argentina loss
France coach Didier Deschamps has admitted he is unsure over his future following Sunday's World Cup final loss to Argentina
The night Lionel Messi made history: what it was like to be at the greatest World Cup final ever
LONGREAD FourFourTwo were at the Lusail Stadium to see a legend complete his legacy, as Argentina defeated France in a game for the ages
Croatia's manager believes Josko Gvardiol deserves World Cup young player award
"I believe Josko deserves such an award - for me he's the best," Dalic said in his post-game press conference
How Croatia and Morocco inspired underdogs everywhere: FourFourTwo reports from the third place play-off
Chris Flanagan was at the Khalifa International Stadium to see the Vatreni clinch the bronze medal with a 2-1 win
The World Cup that became Mbappe vs Messi: how France's star man set up a PSG showdown
FFT were at the Al Bayt Stadium to see Les Bleus beat brave Morocco to book a final with Argentina on Sunday
Lionel Messi: Losing to Saudi Arabia helped us
Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has seen the silver lining of losing his opening World Cup game, having now reached the competition's final
Messi and the rise of La Scaloneta: how Argentina returned to the World Cup final
FFT were at the Lusail Stadium to see the Albiceleste defeat Croatia 3-0 and book their place in Sunday's showpiece
Will Gareth Southgate quit as England manager? Three Lions boss says he will 'take time' to consider position
DECISIONS Following World Cup defeat to France, Southgate says he needs to work out where he is emotionally before he make his decision
How England missed their golden opportunity for World Cup glory
THEY'RE COMING HOME Chris Flanagan was in Qatar to see the Three Lions' World Cup hopes come to a sad end, after Harry Kane's penalty miss against France
How Lionel Messi edged closer to long-awaited history: FFT reports from Netherlands vs Argentina
Chris Flanagan was at the Lusail Stadium to see Lionel Messi reach the World Cup semis, on the same day that Neymar's dream died
Louis van Gaal quits as Netherlands manager – but claims "I don't think I've been beaten today"
Louis van Gaal announced his retirement – again – in his post-match presser, before asking journalists to Google his record as Netherlands head coach
Lionel Messi: "Diego Maradona is watching us from heaven"
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to another World Cup semi-final over Netherlands and paid tribute to the legendary Diego Maradona
Gareth Southgate tells England to ignore the boos after dull USA draw: "We have to stay calm"
BOO-NITED STATES United States star Christian Pulisic said the dismayed reaction of England fans was a "positive sign" for his side
USA give England reality check: FFT's 10th game in five days ends in stalemate
After a hectic week, Chris Flanagan was at the Al Bayt Stadium to see the Three Lions held to a 0-0 draw at World Cup 2022
Rob Page says he might "freshen up" Wales team for do-or-die England clash
Wales' World Cup campaign is on the brink after their 2-0 defeat to Iran.
Iran defeat shouldn't spoil Wales' adventure of a lifetime: day six at the World Cup
In the latest from FFT's diary from Doha, we were inside the stadium to see Rob Page's men succumb to a 2-0 loss
"We are under pressure": Germany coach Hansi Flick laments World Cup 2022 defeat to Japan
Germany succumbed to a Japan comeback at World Cup 2022, with Hansi Flick pulling no punches over his sides' mistakes
