Ed McCambridge
Ed is a staff writer at FourFourTwo, working across the magazine and website. A German speaker, he’s been working as a football reporter in Berlin since 2015, predominantly covering the Bundesliga and Germany's national team. Favourite FFT features include an exclusive interview with Jude Bellingham following the youngster’s move to Borussia Dortmund in 2020, a history of the Berlin Derby since the fall of the Wall and a celebration of Kevin Keegan’s playing career.
Latest articles by Ed McCambridge

‘When I proposed to my wife, I made it a condition that she learn the words of Good Old Arsenal, released before when we won the Double. She did it, too’: Arsenal legend stipulation he made his partner over famous 1971 Gunners song
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE An Arsenal legend made a key condition for his wife to learn the words of the club's song while proposing

‘There are a few reasons why Mohamed Salah might not win the Ballon d'Or - the voting process definitely takes that into account, so that may work against his chances’: Liverpool great John Aldridge on what’s holding Salah back from glory
By Ed McCambridge published
Aldridge believes Anfield’s current goal machine is in a league of his own right now, but still worries he won’t be recognised for his efforts

"I spoke to him in the evening at the hospital and apologised, but more for the unluckiness" John Arne Riise recalls free-kick that broke Alan Smith's leg at Anfield in 2006
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Liverpool defender Riise was known for his powerful shot, something Smith found out the hard way in one FA Cup clash

'They have three of the best young players in the world right now – they have to be considered dark horses' Exclusive: Joe Cole tips return to Champions League glory for European giant
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Chelsea and Liverpool winger on the youngsters that could carry this season's dark horses to Champions League success

'They've got that perfect blend of youth and experience - I don't think anyone can match them' Exclusive: Joe Cole tips former club for European glory this season
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Chelsea and Liverpool winger Cole is backing one of his former sides to lift European silverware in 2025

A cup of controversy: The curious new National League Cup has brought low crowds and boycotts
By Ed McCambridge published
The National League Cup has a £1m prize fund for National League clubs, but that hasn't stopped it being shrouded in controversy

'The new Champions League format is a huge success - teams are using home advantage to pull off some impressive results against the big guns' Exclusive: Owen Hargreaves tells FourFourTwo why European football has been crazy this season
By Ed McCambridge published
The two-time Champions League winner believes the competition’s new format is here to stay

'Enzo Maresca has proven himself to be one of the best coaches in the Premier League this season - I like the way they play, it's attractive football' Roberto Di Matteo exclusively tells FourFourTwo how good the Chelsea manager is
By Ed McCambridge published
Chelsea legend Roberto Di Matteo has been hugely impressed with how his fellow Italian has fared at Stamford Bridge

“That was the secret”: Manchester United great reveals method to getting back into Sir Alex Ferguson's good books
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford aren’t the first wingers to fall foul of a Manchester United manager – thankfully, legend Sharpe is on hand with advice

'Chris Wood is still NOT the best Nottingham Forest striker since I left in 1995' Stan Collymore ranks another Tricky Tree above the free-scoring Kiwi
By Ed McCambridge published
Nottingham Forest star Chris Wood has impressed this season - but Stan Collymore still ranks another star above him

Emile Heskey tips "fantastic" African forward to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool
By Ed McCambridge published
Liverpool legend Heskey believes a player from outside the big six would be an ideal Salah replacement should the Egyptian leave next summer

'David Beckham was desperate to play in my squad, but I didn't want to bring him along and waste the FA’s money: I had to pick the strongest players': Great Britain coach reflects on Becks snub as 'one of the toughest decisions' of his career
By Ed McCambridge published
David Beckham was a loyal servant for his country - but his international career was blemished by one high-profile omission

Prostate United: An interview with the founder and how it all started
By Ed McCambridge published
Ross Burbeary, co-founder of Prostate United, reveals how a conversation in a medical room has led to more than £500,000 worth of donations to Prostate Cancer UK

'We didn't win, but beautiful football was our legacy': the late Johan Neeskens in one of his last-ever interviews - on Total Football, Johan Cruyff and heartbreak in 1974
By Ed McCambridge published
Earlier this year, FourFourTwo spoke to Johan Neeskens for a feature on Holland's great 1974 side, not knowing it would be one of the final interviews

'If Trent Alexander-Arnold wanted to stay at Liverpool he'd have signed a new deal by now' Anfield legend believes the defender will leave the club
By Ed McCambridge published
Exclusive Liverpool legend Lawrenson believes Alexander-Arnold has already chosen his next club

Ranked! The 100 best FIFA songs EVER: the greatest tunes from the FIFA and EA Sports FC games of all time
By Ed McCambridge published
The best FIFA songs ever: these are the bangers from three decades of FIFA and EA Sports FC that we still can't get enough of

‘Bellingham has developed that big-game energy, that swagger, that attitude at Real Madrid and belongs with the best players in the world – he’s incredible’ Former Ballon d'Or winner talks Jude
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Former England and Real Madrid player Michael Owen believes Real Madrid have turned Bellingham into a world beater

"If I do regret anything, it's that..." – David Bentley reveals the only thing he wished he'd done differently during his playing career
By Ed McCambridge published
Former Arsenal, Blackburn and Tottenham Hotspur winger Bentley was known for his off-field antics as much as his brilliant right foot

‘To sign off with my fifth Champions League title with Real Madrid in my last game in club football was a fairytale ending – I couldn’t put it any other way’: Toni Kroos reflects on trophy-laden career
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE Toni Kroos retired from football at the end of the 2023/24 season - and FFT spoke to the German about his illustrious career

Manchester City squad for 2024/25: Pep Guardiola's full team for the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup
By Ed McCambridge last updated
The Manchester City squad for 2024/25 are still the team to beat

Bournemouth squad for 2024/25: Andoni Iraola's full team for the Premier League and FA Cup
By Ed McCambridge last updated
The Bournemouth squad for 2024/25 is looking to build on an encouraging first season under Andoni Iraola

'Endrick is special - he belongs to that group of super-talented players that Brazil has produced in the past: Neymar, Ronaldinho and Ronaldo': Real Madrid wonderkid receives high praise
By Felipe Rocha, Ed McCambridge published
Endrick has been compared to three Brazil greats - in a serious vote of confidence

"Endrick's quality is unquestionable - Rodrygo may look to move away from Real Madrid. That's another question that might be answered soon..." Brazilian star reveals exclusively to FourFourTwo the high hopes on Real Madrid's newest Galactico
By Ed McCambridge published
EXCLUSIVE World Cup winner Kleberson chats to FourFourTwo about Real Madrid's dazzling Brazilian trio, and whether they can all play together alongside Kylian Mbappe
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