
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

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: Sir Jim Ratcliffe reacts after Erik ten Hag and Red Devils win FA Cup
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe issued a statement after Erik ten Hag's side won the FA Cup on Saturday

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

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...

Manchester City get go-ahead to sign player who could become league's fastest, following huge U-turn: report
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester City may have moved ahead in the race to sign one of the quickest players in European football following a late U-turn

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
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