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

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After another important winner for Liverpool last weekend, a look at some of Virgil van Dijk's biggest goals for the Reds...

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With Kevin De Bruyne leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, a look at all of the trophies the Belgian has won with the Sky Blues...

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From legends of yesteryear to modern-day greats, a look at the all-time top scorers for some of Europe's biggest clubs...

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A look at the all-time Champions League top scorers, including three players with over 100 goals in the continental competition...

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After Declan Rice scored two fantastic free-kicks for Arsenal against Real Madrid, a look at some special set pieces in the continental competition over the years...

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After last Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford finished goalless, a look at all the games played by United and City since Pep Guardiola joined the Sky Blues in 2016...

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After Paris Saint-Germain were crowned champions for a 13th time, a look at the most successful clubs in French football...

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Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the Copa del Rey final at the end of April. Here, a look at the pair's previous meetings in finals...

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A look at some of the highest-scoring games in the history of the Copa del Rey, including a couple of memorable matches from the 2024/25 edition...

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There have been 22 editions of the men's World Cup. Here, a look at the nations never to have featured in football's biggest tournament...

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With Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid this summer as his contract expires, a look at some of the high-profile players who moved on free transfers...

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As UEFA World Cup qualifying gets underway again, a look at the European nations with the most appearances in football's biggest tournament...

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England beat Albania 2-0 at Wembley in Thomas Tuchel's first match in charge. Here, a look at the players involved in the German's debut as Three Lions manager...

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Lionel Messi is the all-time top scorer in El Clásico. Here, a look at when and how he scored his 26 goals for Barcelona against Real Madrid...

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From the Premier League's inception in the 1992/93 season up until the modern day, a look at the players who scored hat-tricks for multiple clubs in the competition...

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Football is full of examples of fathers and sons who both played professionally. Here, a look at some who represented the same club...

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Including a father and son who each won Premier League titles, a look at some of the best Danish footballers to have featured in the competition...

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From the 1980s through to the present day, a look at some of the notable scorers in League Cup finals...

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England has long been a popular destination for Norwegian footballers. Here, a look at some of the players from Norway to have featured in the Premier League...

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From the late 1970s to the present day, a look at some of the English footballers who scored for foreign clubs in the Champions League or the old European Cup...

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Including a number of Barcelona academy graduates and a current England international, a look at the youngest scorers in Champions League history...

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Following Manchester United's plans for a new ground to replace Old Trafford, a look at some of the big clubs that moved into new stadiums in recent years...

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Some great African players have graced the Premier League. Here, a look at some who scored hat-tricks in the competition...
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