Ben Hayward
Ben Hayward is a European football writer and Tottenham Hotspur fan with over 15 years’ experience, he has covered games all over the world - including three World Cups, several Champions League finals, Euros, Copa America - and has spent much of that time in Spain. Ben speaks English and Spanish, currently dividing his time between Barcelona and London, covering all the big talking points of the weekend on FFT: he’s also written several list features and interviewed Guglielmo Vicario for the magazine.
Latest articles by Ben Hayward
Players who played for Manchester United and Manchester City
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester Men A look at the footballers who crossed Manchester's derby divide by playing for both United and City...
Best Argentina defenders
By Ben Hayward published
From the nation's first World Cup-winning captain to more modern-day greats, a look at Argentina's best ever defenders...
Best English players of the 00s
By Ben Hayward published
A look at the best English players from the first decade of the new millennium...
Best Eric Cantona quotes
By Ben Hayward published
Featuring trawlers and seagulls and kicking a hooligan, a look at Eric Cantona's most memorable quotes...
Best Jurgen Klopp quotes
By Ben Hayward published
Jurgen Klopp had plenty to say during his nine seasons at Liverpool. Here, a look at his most memorable quotes...
Teams that won major finals on home soil
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that won major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...
Teams that lost major finals on home soil
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that lost major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...
Best ever Brazil matches
By Ben Hayward published
From their five World Cup wins to some entertaining near misses and more, a look at Brazil's best ever matches...
Best ever Argentina matches
By Ben Hayward published
From World Cup wins to epic Copa América triumphs, a look at some of Argentina's best ever matches...
Best Sir Alex Ferguson quotes
By Ben Hayward published
He said what? From baiting Liverpool and Manchester City to digs at rival managers and some unusual thoughts on his own players, a look at some of Sir Alex Ferguson's most memorable quotes...
Players who had a signature move
By Ben Hayward published
What a move! From the Cruyff turn to Panenka's penalty, a look at the footballers known for a signature move...
Best Johan Cruyff quotes
By Ben Hayward published
Johan Cruyff is perhaps the most influential figure in football history. Here, a look at some of his most memorable quotes...
Managers who didn't play football at the highest level
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some high-profile football managers who didn't play the game at the highest level, but still worked their way to the top as coaches...
The best Argentina midfielders ever
By Ben Hayward published
Some of the finest footballers in history have hailed from Argentina. Here, a look at the nation's best-ever midfielders...
English managers who coached abroad
By Ben Hayward published
Brits abroad From La Liga to Serie A and further afield, a look at some English managers who tried their luck at coaching abroad...
Best Italian managers
By Ben Hayward published
Great Italian bosses Many of the most influential managers in football history have hailed from Italy. Here, a look at the best-ever Italian coaches...
Greatest comebacks in football history
By Ben Hayward published
Great Comebacks From World Cup classics to epic Champions League turnarounds, a look at the greatest comebacks in football history...
Footballers who played in China
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the most high-profile foreign footballers who have had spells in the Chinese Super League...
Clubs that used temporary stadiums
By Ben Hayward published
Waiting for a new stadium or left without a home at all, a look at some clubs that played away from their usual grounds...
Foreign footballers in Saudi Arabia
By Ben Hayward published
Before and since the Pro League's huge investment increase in 2023, a look at the most famous foreign footballers who have played in Saudi Arabia...
Best anniversary kits
By Ben Hayward published
Special edition shirts have grown in popularity over the years. Here, a look at some of the best anniversary football kits...
Tottenham's best homegrown players
By Ben Hayward published
From legends of the Lane from the 1950s and 1960s to more modern-day greats, a look at Tottenham's best-ever academy players...
Chelsea's best homegrown players
By Ben Hayward published
From Blues legends to stars who shone away from the Bridge, a look at the greatest academy players to emerge at Chelsea...
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