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
WATCH: Darmstadt ultra confronts players on pitch after 6-0 home loss to Augsburg in Bundesliga
By Ben Hayward published
Darmstadt lost 6-0 at home to Augsburg in the Bundesliga and an angry fan ran onto the pitch to confront the players after the game
WATCH: Jude Bellingham controversially denied late winner and sent off on Real Madrid return
By Ben Hayward published
Jude Bellingham thought he had scored Real Madrid's winner at Valencia but was denied by the whistle and sent off for his protests
Is this Liverpool's year? 99th-minute Darwin Nunez winner keeps Jurgen Klopp's men on title track
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool extended their lead on top of the Premier League thanks to a 99th-minute winner from Darwin Nunez at Nottingham Forest
WATCH: AFC Wimbledon beat MK Dons with 94th-minute winner in incredible scenes
By Ben Hayward published
AFC Wimbledon beat rivals MK Dons in epic fashion thanks to a dramatic winner in the fourth minute of added time at Plough Lane
Eric Dier has contract extended and targets trophies with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich
By Ben Hayward published
Eric Dier has had his contract extended by Bayern Munich and is targeting trophies alongside former Spurs team-mate Harry Kane
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard opens up on possible return to management
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has hinted he is keen to get back into management – despite tough spells with Blues and Everton
Footballers who turned down big clubs
By Ben Hayward published
Loyalty can be a rare commodity in football, but not all players are lured by more money or the glamour of a top club. Here, a look at the footballers who turned down big moves...
Goalkeepers who scored goals
By Ben Hayward published
From the occasional scorers to the more prolific, a look at goalkeepers who have scored goals in professional football...
Footballers known by their nicknames
By Ben Hayward published
Nicknames In a selection dominated by Brazilians, a look at some of the most famous footballers known by their nicknames...
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario explains Ange-ball: ‘We want to play quickly’
By Ben Hayward published
EXCLUSIVE Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario tells FourFourTwo about Ange-ball and how it feels to make big saves in front of 60,000 fans
Footballers who became politicians
By Ben Hayward published
Football and politics do sometimes mix and here is the proof. A look at some of the footballers who went into politics...
Cristiano Ronaldo criticised for 'obscene gesture' in response to Lionel Messi chants
By Ben Hayward published
Cristiano Ronaldo could be the subject of an investigation following an 'obscene gesture' in Al-Nassr's win against Al-Shabab
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hits back at Gary Neville's 'billion pound bottle jobs' jibe
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was unhappy at Gary Neville's line about the Blues being "billion pound bottle jobs" in their Carabao Cup final loss to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool
How many trophies has Jurgen Klopp won at Liverpool?
By Ben Hayward published
Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season – but how many trophies has the German won so far at Anfield?
Carabao Cup final: Why Moises Caicedo wasn't sent off by VAR in Chelsea vs Liverpool
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo escaped punishment after a challenge which saw Liverpool's Ryan Graverberch stretchered off
WATCH: Sheffield United team-mates clash on the pitch in defeat at Wolves
By Ben Hayward published
Sheffield United team-mates Vinicius Souza and Jack Robinson appeared to take a swipe at each other in Saturday's loss at Wolves
Roy Hodgson seeking return to football after stepping down at Crystal Palace for health reasons
By Ben Hayward published
Roy Hodgson is reportedly keen to take on a new role in football, despite stepping down at Crystal Palace due to ill health
Harry Kane on target twice for Bayern Munich – can he break Bundesliga record?
By Ben Hayward published
Harry Kane scored both of Bayern Munich's goals – including a winner in added time – as Bavarians beat RB Leipzig on Saturday
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino issues Jurgen Klopp warning to referees ahead of Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has urged the match officials not to get caught up in the emotion of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool exit in Sunday's Carabao Cup final
Real Madrid reported for extraordinary ref accusation ahead of LaLiga clash vs Sevilla
By Ben Hayward published
Real Madrid's television channel has been reported by Sevilla for 'a campaign of persecution and harrassment' against referees
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp opens up on 'celebration police' and claims Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was 'over-celebrating' in win over Reds
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has given his view on the claims that Arsenal manager was 'over-celebrating' in recent win over Reds