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 Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager, a look at the national teams that have employed foreign coaches....

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From the World Cup to the European Cup, a look at the players from the men's game who scored hat-tricks in major finals...

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There were three major club competitions in European football in the 1970s. Here, a look at the winners in a memorable decade...

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From Uruguay 1930 to Qatar 2022, a look at the stadiums that hosted the World Cup final in men's football...

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In normal time or in a shootout, a look at the players who famously missed penalties at the men's World Cup...

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A look at some of the goalkeepers in the men's game who took penalties, either during match or in a shootout...

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A look at some of the clubs that won European club competitions in the 1980s...

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A look at some of the early winners in the first full decade of European club competitions...

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A look at some of the clubs that went through an entire league season without losing a match...

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From Montevideo to Liverpool and Dundee to Greece, a look at the world's oldest football stadiums still in use today...

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A look at some of the footballers from the men's game who hit hat-tricks but still ended up on the losing side...

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Manchester Men A look at the footballers who crossed Manchester's derby divide by playing for both United and City...

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From the nation's first World Cup-winning captain to more modern-day greats, a look at Argentina's best ever defenders...

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A look at the best English players from the first decade of the new millennium...

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Featuring trawlers and seagulls and kicking a hooligan, a look at Eric Cantona's most memorable quotes...

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Jurgen Klopp had plenty to say during his nine seasons at Liverpool. Here, a look at his most memorable quotes...

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A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that won major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

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A look at some of the men's national teams and club sides that lost major trophies in their home country or at their own stadium...

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From their five World Cup wins to some entertaining near misses and more, a look at Brazil's best ever matches...

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From World Cup wins to epic Copa América triumphs, a look at some of Argentina's best ever matches...

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He said what? From baiting Liverpool and Manchester City to digs at rival managers and some unusual thoughts on his own players, a look at some of Sir Alex Ferguson's most memorable quotes...

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What a move! From the Cruyff turn to Panenka's penalty, a look at the footballers known for a signature move...

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Johan Cruyff is perhaps the most influential figure in football history. Here, a look at some of his most memorable quotes...
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