
Ryan Dabbs
Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.
Latest articles by Ryan Dabbs

'Cristiano Ronaldo asked me to play at his 35th birthday party, which would have been amazing – it was going to be in Italy, when he was at Juventus. Then COVID happened. I was pretty gutted': BRIT Awards nominee reveals Portuguese superstar's request
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EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo made a special request for a BRIT Awards nominee to play at his 35th birthday party

‘A game like beating Barcelona 4-0 might not happen again, so it lasts forever. It’s one of the greatest comebacks in history – the fans believed in us for every second’: Liverpool cult hero recalls historic 2019 Champions League win
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EXCLUSIVE Liverpool beat Barcelona against all odds in 2019 to reach the Champions League final

‘We drew 0-0 against Brazil and there were superstars all over the pitch – Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Ronaldinho, Kaka… and guess what? I got man of the match!’: Ex-Republic of Ireland striker recalls holding World Cup winners Brazil to a stalemate
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EXCLUSIVE The Republic of Ireland man of the match from that game against Brazil recalls the 0-0 draw

This is how much Cristiano Ronaldo will earn with new Al Nassr contract: report
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Cristiano Ronaldo is set to commit his future to Al Nassr, with his wage now revealed

Chelsea preparing for blockbuster summer transfer: report
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Chelsea could find themselves embroiled in a high-profile summer transfer saga

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo set to play together for the first time ever as masterplan is revealed
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Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo might finally play on the same team in a groundbreaking match

Arsenal to bring Bayern Munich star back to the Premier League: report
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Arsenal are looking to upgrade their squad in their hunt for the Premier League title next term

'By the time we were back in the bus in London we were all believing that we could come back in the tie. The most word used in the dressing room in the last days is "Remontada"': Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham reveals confidence ahead of Arsenal clash
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Real Madrid will need to beat Arsenal by three goals to simply stay in the Champions League on Wednesday night

Best soccer cleats for strikers: The latest ranges from Nike, Adidas and more
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The best soccer cleats for strikers, as worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland

Tottenham to make ambitious move in record-breaking transfer that will usurp Dominic Solanke: report
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Tottenham are looking to break the £65m they paid for Dominic Solanke last term

Chelsea to replace player Enzo Maresca is 'in love with' as they target European superstar: report
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Chelsea are willing to lose a favoured player in order to upgrade their squad further

Chelsea home kit for 2025/26: Everything we know so far
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Here's everything we know about the Chelsea home kit for 2025/26 season

Liverpool make shock Alexis Mac Allister exit plan: report
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Liverpool are preparing for the summer transfer window, which might include losing Alexis Mac Allister

Manchester United linked with signing Ederson - right from under noses of Manchester City: report
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Manchester United are looking to bring in more quality for next season

‘The second leg at Chelsea will stay with me forever. Luckily, the ball went to the one spot where Petr Cech couldn’t reach it, which was almost miraculous’: Barcelona legend explains 2009 Champions League stunner at Stamford Bridge
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EXCLUSIVE Barcelona shattered Chelsea hearts in the 2009 Champions League semi-final

‘Cristiano Ronaldo told us to join Manchester United. We were considering their offer, then he phoned to say that it only rained in Manchester but that it was great fun too’: How the Portuguese legend convinced Brazilian stars to sign for Red Devils
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EXCLUSIVE Cristiano Ronaldo helped Manchester United make some key signings in 2007

‘Jamie Carragher called Talksport after I said he was a bottler. It made great radio, but also helped me to see things more from the perspective of the players’: Broadcaster Adrian Durham recalls iconic phone-in from Liverpool legend
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EXCLUSIVE Jamie Carragher and Adrian Durham came to blows on Talksport in 2007

'I was nervous before the FA Cup final, but Gullit said, "Don’t worry, lovely boy, we’re going to win!" Boro kept backing off, so I thought, "I’ll have a go here"': Chelsea hero relives 1997 screamer against Middlesbrough
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EXCLUSIVE Chelsea beat Middlesbrough 2-0 in the 1997 FA Cup final, with one Blues player scoring after just 43 seconds

‘I have bittersweet memories of beating Arsenal in 2006. Being on the bench in Paris really hurt, as in my view it wasn’t fair, but I didn’t let it bring me down’: Barcelona legend reflects on first Champions League victory
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EXCLUSIVE One Barcelona legend has "bittersweet" memories of their 2006 win in the Champions League

‘I’d never taken a penalty before the Italia 90 semi-final against England, but Peter Shilton was in goal and wasn’t the quickest – it was quite easy to score’: West Germany hero reflects on beating Three Lions in World Cup clash
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EXCLUSIVE West Germany defeated England on penalties at the 1990 World Cup, with one player taking his first ever spot-kick in the shootout

'There were real, proper fights during training - Andriy Shevchenko knocked out Tal Ben Haim properly, Michael Ballack had a fight with Salomon Kalou and I went at it with Florent Malouda': Ex-Chelsea star recalls training ground scraps with team-mates
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Chelsea players were always fighting in training, apparently...

Manchester United move for Premier League star 'accepted' after already agreeing personal terms: report
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Manchester United might have already completed their first signing of the summer transfer window

Liverpool star's agent 'would love' for him to join Real Madrid, but concedes move is now 'impossible'
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One Liverpool player has seen his agent posturing for a move to Real Madrid...
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