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

Footballers who became politicians
By Ben Hayward last updated
Football and politics do sometimes mix and here is the proof. A look at some of the footballers who went into politics...

Best Euros images
By Ben Hayward published
Featuring fans, players, celebrations and more, a selection of the best images from the European Championship...

Teams named after other clubs
By Ben Hayward published
Many football teams across the world have drawn inspiration from other clubs. Here, a look at some notable examples...

Famous teams that play in blue
By Ben Hayward published
Boys in Blue From national sides to top clubs from around the world, a look at some famous teams that play in blue...

Best Spanish attackers
By Ben Hayward published
From legendary strikers to more modern-day forwards, a look at some of the most special attacking players in the history of Spanish football...

Euro 2024: Jude Bellingham hits back at 'rubbish' criticism after late equaliser for England vs Slovakia
By Ben Hayward published
Jude Bellingham had a message for England's critics after his spectacular overhead kick forced rescued the Three Lions against Slovakia at Euro 2024

WATCH: Jude Bellingham overhead kick and Harry Kane header turn last-16 tie vs Slovakia around at Euro 2024
By Ben Hayward published
England midfielder Jude Bellingham hit a spectacular equaliser deep into added time against Slovakia and Harry Kane headed home early in extra time

Which Premier League clubs need to sell players before June 30 deadline to avoid points deduction?
By Ben Hayward published
A number of Premier League clubs need to sell before June 30 to avoid a potential points deduction

Best Spanish midfielders
By Ben Hayward published
Spain have been blessed with some of the best midfielders in the history of football. Here, a look at some of their finest...

Players sent off at the Euros
By Ben Hayward published
Eur Off From the first red card in 1968 to more recent dismissals, a look at the players sent off at the Euros...

Cristiano Ronaldo hat-tricks
By Ben Hayward published
Ronaldo's trebles Cristiano Ronaldo has scored dozens of hat-tricks for his clubs and his national team. Here, a look at some of the best...

Lionel Messi hat-tricks
By Ben Hayward published
Messi Magic Lionel Messi has scored over 50 career hat-tricks for club and country. Here, a look at some of the very best...

Ranked! The 10 best Spanish players ever
By Ben Hayward last updated
A decade on from the end of a dominant spell for Spain's national team, a look at La Roja's best-ever players

Best Euros players of all time
By Ben Hayward published
From its beginnings in 1960 up until the modern day, a look at the best players in the history of the European Championship...

Soccer Aid 2024: ITV apologise as Jill Scott is 'caught swearing' during England win
By Ben Hayward published
Soccer Aid 2024 saw England beat a World XI 6-3 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday – plus some 'industrial language' from Jill Scott

Jack Wilshere 'should be at Euros' - former Arsenal star gets sublime Soccer Aid assist
By Ben Hayward published
Jack Wilshere produced a sublime assist for an England XI in Soccer Aid on Sunday as fans online suggested a call up for Euro 2024

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen 'seriously ill' in hospital
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool say their thoughts are with legendary defender Alan Hansen, who is 'seriously ill in hospital'
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