Ben Hayward
Ben Hayward is the Weekend Editor of FourFourTwo. 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
Clubs with prolific youth academies
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the best youth academies in world football...
Players who stayed after relegation
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some high-profile players who stayed after relegation and turned out for their club in the second tier...
Quiz! Can you name every club to win one of Europe’s top five leagues since 1992?
By Ben Hayward published
How many champions can you remember from the last three decades in Europe's top five leagues?
Jude Bellingham emulates Cristiano Ronaldo with winner for Real Madrid after Barcelona are controversially denied El Clasico goal
By Ben Hayward published
Jude Bellingham scored a second El Clasico winner for Real Madrid as Barcelona were controversially at the Santiago Bernabeu
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on what Reds need in 'intense' title race after Fulham win
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp gave his thoughts on the Reds' Premier League title hopes after Sunday's win against Fulham
Manchester United performance vs Coventry 'will cost Erik ten Hag his job'
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United's performance in their FA Cup win over Coventry City will cost Erik ten Hag his job, the Dutchman is told
Manchester United & Erik ten Hag SLAMMED by Roy Keane for Coventry collapse
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United legend Roy Keane has hit out at his former club after they threw away a three-goal lead against Coventry City
Quiz! Can you name every scorer in El Clasico since 2000?
By Ben Hayward published
Quiz! Real Madrid take on Barcelona this Sunday. Can you name every player who has scored in El Clasico since 2000?
Goalkeeper captains
By Ben Hayward published
Keeper captains Team captains often play in defence and midfield, but football has had its share of goalkeepers who have skippered sides from the back. Here, some famous examples...
Harry Kane closing in on BEST EVER scoring season after free-kick strike in big Bayern Munich win
By Ben Hayward published
Harry Kane scored from a free-kick in Bayern Munich's 5-1 win over Union Berlin and the England captain hit yet another milestone
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's on-air rant to Gary Lineker after FA Cup semi-final win vs Chelsea: 'Unacceptable'
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola used his post-match interview with Gary Lineker to go on a rant about scheduling
Quiz! Can you name every club in the FA Cup semi-finals since 2000?
By Ben Hayward published
Quiz! Can you name every club to have reached the last four of the FA Cup in the past 25 editions of the competition?
Tottenham urged to sign 'next Mohamed Salah' who will 'fit in perfectly' after missing out on Liverpool ace
By Ben Hayward published
Tottenham Hotspur have been urged to sign the "next Mohamed Salah" after missing out on the Liverpool forward years ago
Tottenham Hotspur report: ‘Ridiculous’ deal close, in first transfer of the summer
By Ben Hayward published
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a big summer in the transfer market and one 'ridiculous' deal is reportedly close to completion
Manchester City report: Pep Guardiola exit timeline set, with major shake-up behind the scenes at the Etihad
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly set a timeline for his exit, with a major shake-up in store at the Etihad
Elite footballers from smaller nations
By Ben Hayward published
Some of the finest footballers in history have come from smaller nations. Here, a look at some famous examples...
Stadiums named after footballers
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the stadiums across the world which have been named or renamed after famous footballers...
Marcus Rashford abuse has become 'personal', says former Manchester United attacker
By Ben Hayward published
Marcus Rashford has faced abuse online again in a tough season and an ex-Manchester United star says it has become "personal"
Players who scored four or more goals in a match
By Ben Hayward published
Hat-tricks are fairly common in football. Scoring four or more in a match, less so. Here, a look at some players who managed it...
A right-footed Lionel Messi? Argentine's son Mateo scores five for Inter Miami Under-9s
By Ben Hayward published
Lionel Messi's son Mateo scored five goals in a game for Inter Miami's Under-9 team – and even imitated his father's celebration