
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

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...

Arsenal report: Nico Williams close to astonishing 'life-long contract'
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Arsenal are keen on bringing Nico Williams to the Emirates, with the Spaniard close to committing his future

'If we’re constantly served up this crap, it isn't right - the game can’t be evolving in the right way:' Gary Neville concerned with the future of Premier League football
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Gary Neville has criticised the way football in the Premier League is evolving

'I thought I was retiring. I played the last 15 games and felt pretty good. I was in the office and David Gill rang me and said that Sir Alex Ferguson wanted me to stay next year': Manchester United legend reveals being persuaded to continue playing
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Manchester United players were told to reconsider retirement by Sir Alex Ferguson

Puma partner with Jameson to release stunning limited edition collection, including the boldest Puma King ever
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Puma and Jameson have released a collection that includes a striking new Puma King

Lionel Messi set to welcome Premier League superstar at Inter Miami: report
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Lionel Messi could find himself being helped by even more talent at Inter Miami

'Around here they deserve the rebellious 16-year-old Mario. Maybe that way they would understand what it means to truly lack respect': Balotelli makes threat to his manager Patrick Vieira
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Mario Balotelli has issued Patrick Vieira with a threat

A lot of people think I don’t know how to play football, and they don’t have a fu**ing clue. I know what I’m capable of, and I know my mentality - I’m very happy': Barcelona star hits back bullishly at criticism
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One Barcelona star isn't happy with the way he is being treated

Chelsea to get rid of £141m duo as Enzo Maresca lays down law at Stamford Bridge: report
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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has started making plans for next season

'Manchester United came in for me when I was 20, but I opted for Crystal Palace. They got into financial difficulty but no regrets': Ex-Premier League striker reveals decision to turn down Sir Alex Ferguson as a teenager
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United failed to sign a former Premier League striker, who preferred to move to Crystal Palace

Why Premier League sides will want Arsenal to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League
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Arsenal could give the Premier League a huge boost if they win against Real Madrid in the Champions League

Jose Mourinho being lined up for shock high-profile managerial job: report
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Jose Mourinho is wanted for one of the biggest jobs in world football, after a controversial season in Turkey

Liverpool want South American star to replace Virgil van Dijk: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Liverpool could make a significant move in the transfer market if Virgil van Dijk does decide to leave the club

'I became a Real Madrid fan because of Zidane. Then Cristiano came…. He’s my other big idol. I watched all matches as a kid, and even as a player!' Kylian Mbappe reveals the two players that endeared him to Los Blancos as a youngster
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Kylian Mbappe grew up supporting Real Madrid thanks to Zinedine Zidane and later Cristiano Ronaldo
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