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
Euro 2024: The youngest managers ever at the Euros
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the youngest coaches ever at the European Championship, including two men who will feature this summer
Best Brazilians who played in Europe
By Ben Hayward published
Boys from Brazil Thousands of Brazilian footballers have played in Europe over the years. Here, a look at some of the very best...
Best Argentines who played in Europe
By Ben Hayward published
Best Argentines From the 1950s to the modern day, a look at some of the Argentine players who made their mark on European football...
Chelsea tie up deal for Brazilian starlet compared to Lionel Messi: report
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea have reportedly agreed a deal to sign a young Brazilian sensation who has been compared to Lionel Messi
Roberto De Zerbi: Bayern Munich address rumours after Brighton announce Italian's exit
By Ben Hayward published
Roberto De Zerbi will leave Brighton this summer and Bayern Munich have addressed rumours he could replace Thomas Tuchel
Manchester United targeting Chelsea star as first summer signing: report
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United are reportedly targeting a Chelsea star as their first summer signing as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's transfer plans take shape
Jurgen Klopp joins Instagram ahead of Liverpool exit 'to stay in contact' with Reds fans
By Ben Hayward published
Jurgen Klopp has opened an account on Instagram ahead of his Liverpool exit in order to keep in touch with fans of the Reds
Players sent off at a World Cup
By Ben Hayward published
More than 150 players have been sent off at a men's World Cup. Here, a look at some famous footballers to see red in infamous incidents from the game's greatest tournament...
Players with 50 or more international goals
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some famous footballers from the men's game who have scored 50 or more goals at international level...
Quiz! Can you name the 27 footballers who have played with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo?
By Ben Hayward published
Quiz! It's Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday – but who's been lucky enough to play with both him and Lionel Messi?
What time are the Euro 2024 kickoffs?
By Ben Hayward last updated
Euro 2024 is not far away and you might know the dates, but what about the kickoff times? All the info you need is here
What is the Euro 2024 mascot?
By Ben Hayward last updated
Every major tournament has an official mascot – so what is the Euro 2024 mascot?
Arsenal dealt transfer blow as move for LaLiga star is ruled out by his manager
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal look set to be frustrated as one of their main transfer targets has apparently decided to remain in LaLiga next season
Tottenham will have to break transfer record to sign Premier League ace: report
By Ben Hayward published
Tottenham will reportedly have to break their transfer record to sign one of the Premier League's in-demand attackers this summer
Arsenal star says he'll be 'biggest Tottenham fan ever' for Manchester City clash
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal need rivals Tottenham to get a result against Manchester City on Tuesday and one Gunner will be cheering them on
Manchester United report: Fee confirmed for Michael Olise deal, ahead of summer move
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United hopes of signing Michael Olise may have been boosted as Crystal Palace set a fee for the talented attacker
Casemiro slammed by Gary Neville for error in Manchester United loss vs Arsenal
By Ben Hayward published
Casemiro has been criticised by Gary Neville for his mistake in the build-up to Leandro Trossard's goal against Manchester United
Footballers banned for drug use
By Ben Hayward published
Here we look at the footballers banned for failing drugs tests...
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