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
The best cities for watching football
By Ben Hayward published
Soccer Cities A look at the best cities in the world for watching football, their top clubs, stadiums and derbies...
Footballers who played into their 40s
By Ben Hayward published
Golden Oldies A look at the footballers who kept on going at the highest level into their fifth decade...
Euro 2024: Everything you need to know about the little car
By Ben Hayward published
Euro 2024 is fast approaching and the tournament's return will evoke memories of goals scored, near misses – and that little car...
What time are the Euro 2024 kickoffs?
By Ben Hayward published
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
Michy Batshuayi attacks fan with spinning kick in the head amid chaotic scenes in Turkey
By Ben Hayward published
Michy Batshuayi attempted a spinning kick on a rival supporter after fans stormed the pitch in Fenerbahce's win over Trabzonspor
Manchester United and City kept apart in FA Cup semi-final draw
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United and Manchester City have been kept apart in the FA Cup semi-final draw, meaning there could be a repeat of last year's final
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah sets impressive new mark as Reds quadruple dreams die in FA Cup exit vs Manchester United
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah set a new mark in the Reds' FA Cup defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday
Liverpool players’ choice for next manager named, as Xabi Alonso is NOT the dressing room’s pick: report
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool players reportedly have a preferred choice for Jurgen Klopp's successor at Anfield – and it's NOT Xabi Alonso
Manchester United targeting ‘the new Gerard Pique’, but Brexit could scupper Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans: report
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United are keen to bring in a young Barcelona defender as an early Sir Jim Ratcliffe signing – but there's a problem
Arsenal report: Victor Osimhen transfer ON, with Gunners now ahead of Chelsea in the race
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal are now reportedly ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer
WATCH: Chicago Fire score extraordinary wind-assisted 99th-minute winner vs Montreal in MLS
By Ben Hayward published
Chicago Fire received some help from the elements with an extraordinary wind-assisted winner against Montreal in MLS on Saturday
Arsenal looking to gazump Tottenham in deal for ‘the next Martin Odegaard’: report
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal are looking to get ahead of north London rivals Tottenham in the pursuit of one of Europe's most exciting young players
Harry Kane suffers injury scare after breaking ANOTHER record in big Bayern Munich win
By Ben Hayward published
Harry Kane broke another record in the Bundesliga, but the Bayern Munuch striker also suffered an injury scare on Saturday
Chelsea target Premier League full-back – who has dropped clearest hint yet that a move is imminent: report
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea have reportedly targeted a Premier League full-back and the player has hinted that summer transfer could be on the cards
Tottenham report: Former Chelsea star set for transfer, with manager hinting at deal
By Ben Hayward published
Tottenham could complete their first deal of the summer with a move for former Chelsea star as Ange Postecoglou shapes squad
WATCH: How Kylian Mbappe reacted after PSG forward is told to 'come to Arsenal'
By Ben Hayward published
Kylian Mbappe reacted hilariously after the Paris Saint-Germain forward was told by a young fan to join Arsenal in the summer
Players whose careers were ended by injury
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some famous footballers whose careers were cut short by injuries...
Footballers who played for non-league teams
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some high-profile players who featured for non-league teams, either at the beginning or the end of their careers...
Matches attended by over 100,000 fans
By Ben Hayward published
The 100k games From the early days to more recent times, a look at some of the men's matches watched by six figures in the stands...
Manchester United ready to make £100m move for Benfica star in transfer ratified by Sir Jim Ratcliffe: report
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United are reportedly ready to offer £100 million for a Benfica teenage sensation in a deal ratified by Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Footballers who broke the rules
By Ben Hayward published
Rule Breakers On or off the pitch, a look at some of the footballers who famously broke the rules...
WATCH: Serie A game boils over as coach headbutts striker in extraordinary scenes
By Ben Hayward published
There were ugly scenes in Serie A on Sunday as a coach appeared to headbutt a striker after a match between Lecce and Verona
Liverpool denied '100 per cent' late penalty against Manchester City by VAR – what Jurgen Klopp said about incident involving Alexis Mac Allister and Jeremy Doku
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has given his view on the penalty call which went against his side in Sunday's draw vs Manchester City