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

Real Madrid pair Luka Modric and Toni Kroos set INCREDIBLE Champions League mark
By Ben Hayward published
Real Madrid pair Luka Modric and Toni Kroos have set an unbelievable Champions League mark with Saturday's win

Jose Mourinho blames Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag for Jadon Sancho struggles at Old Trafford
By Ben Hayward published
Jose Mourinho has questioned Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag over the Dutchman's management of Jadon Sancho

270 Real Madrid fans 'left stranded' in Spain ahead of Champions League final
By Ben Hayward published
A large number of Real Madrid fans were set to miss Saturday's Champions League final after they were left 'stranded' in Spain

Euro 2024: Germany's Joshua Kimmich SLAMS 'absolutely racist' national team survey
By Ben Hayward published
Germany's Joshua Kimmich has hit out at a "racist" survey from fans ahead of the team's Euro 2024 campaign this summer

Arsenal want Bundesliga star before Euro 2024 as Manchester United consider late offer: report
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal are reportedly keen to wrap up the signing of a Bundesliga forward this month, but could face competition from Manchester United and Chelsea

Best ever Spain matches
By Ben Hayward published
From World Cup and European Championship crowns, to big wins over some of the top international sides, a look at the best ever matches in the history of the Spanish men's team...

The best World Cup hat-tricks
By Ben Hayward published
There were 54 World Cup hat-tricks between 1930 and 2022. Here, a look at some of the most memorable trebles in the men's tournament...

Quiz! Can you name the 26 clubs that have beaten Pep Guardiola's Manchester City?
By Ben Hayward published
Quiz! The Premier League champions ended the season with defeat in the FA Cup final – but can you recall every team to have beaten them under the Catalan coach?

Top scorers in World Cup history
By Ben Hayward published
From 1930 to 2022, a look at the top goalscorers in World Cup history...

Pep Guardiola 'expected to leave' in 2025 – what Manchester City manager said on future at Sunday's parade
By Ben Hayward published
Pep Guardiola is 'expected to leave' Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the 2024/25 season, it has been claimed

Tottenham lead race to sign former Chelsea attacker and club need to sell: report
By Ben Hayward published
Tottenham are stepping up their search for reinforcements in attack and could bring in a former Chelsea player this summer

Manchester United confirm first summer transfer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe overhaul begins after FA Cup win
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United have confirmed their first transfer of what is expected to be a busy summer following Saturday's FA Cup win

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale dresses as Hagrid from Harry Potter to watch Southampton vs Leeds
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale donned a Harry Potter disguise to watch Southampton beat Leeds in the play-off final

Chelsea to hold talks with Barcelona legend Xavi after Mauricio Pochettino exit: report
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea are reportedly planning to hold talks with Barcelona legend Xavi over the vacant managerial role at Stamford Bridge

Euros winners without playing a match
By Ben Hayward published
A look at the European champions who never got on the pitch as their national teams triumphed...

Manchester United and Arsenal on alert as Barcelona star is put up for sale: report
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United and Arsenal could compete in the transfer market for one of Barcelona's best attackers this summer

Tottenham set to move for in-demand Brazilian striker in £60 million deal: report
By Ben Hayward published
Tottenham have been tipped to land an in-demand Brazilian forward rated at £60 million in a statement signing this summer

Manchester United told what they must do with Erik ten Hag by City boss Pep Guardiola
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is under threat after Saturday's FA Cup win and Pep Guardiola has offered some advice

'If they don't want me...' – Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag defiant on sack talk after FA Cup win
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reacted to reports that he could be sacked after Saturday's FA Cup final win

Manchester United 'not ready' for top prizes – Erik ten Hag in shocking admission on objectives and future ahead of FA Cup win
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gave an extraordinary interview ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final win vs Manchester City

World Cup winners without playing a match
By Ben Hayward published
Some top players have won World Cups without appearing for a single minute. Here, a look at some notable examples...

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
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