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
Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid transfer chances assessed by LaLiga chief Tebas
By Ben Hayward published
Kylian Mbappe's possible move to Real Madrid is starting to look like a reality after France forward's decision to quit PSG
‘If you win a trophy now, you forever remain in the history of the club - Maybe in 30 years, your picture could be on the walls’: Tottenham star on why he wants to end the drought for silverware
By Ben Hayward published
EXCLUSIVE Guglielmo Vicario has opened up to FourFourTwo on his hopes for Spurs and how he would like to be remembered at the club
‘He’s one of the best in the world’: Tottenham star on the ‘little brother’ he plays with that everyone is underrating right now
By Ben Hayward published
EXCLUSIVE Guglielmo Vicario tells FourFourTwo about a special connection with one of his team-mates, who he is pushing to be even better
Footballers who played other sports
By Ben Hayward published
Here, a look at some of the footballers who played other sports...
Why do so few Italians move to the Premier League? Tottenham star explains culture differences
By Ben Hayward published
Guglielmo Vicario tells FourFourTwo why most Italians are happy to stay at home and how he was keen to leave his comfort zone
‘He speaks about football and about life - and he tells us some stories that stay inside our dressing room…’ Tottenham star Guglielmo Vicario on what working with Ange Postecoglou is REALLY like
By Ben Hayward published
Guglielmo Vicario tells FourFourTwo what it is like to work with Ange Postecoglou and opens up on similarities between the two
‘Signing for Tottenham was one of the best days of my life’: Guglielmo Vicario on move to Spurs
By Ben Hayward published
EXCLUSIVE Guglielmo Vicario tells FourFourTwo that as soon as he heard of Tottenham's interest, he only had eyes on a move to north London
Players who never won an international cap
By Ben Hayward published
Uncapped stars A look at some of the finest footballers who never represented their national teams at senior level...
Luis Suarez claims Arsenal were close to huge transfer with Real Madrid revelation
By Ben Hayward published
Luis Suarez has revealed he was close to joining Real Madrid before his move to Barcelona in 2014 – and how Arsenal were key
Kylian Mbappe talk a distraction? Carlo Ancelotti reacts after Real Madrid draw
By Ben Hayward published
Kylian Mbappe has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid – but coach Carlo Ancelotti says his side remain focused
Harry Kane makes more Bundesliga history – but Bayern Munich lose AGAIN
By Ben Hayward published
Harry Kane made more Bundesliga history on Sunday with his 25th goal in the competition – but Bayern Munich lost to Bochum
Barcelona coach Xavi makes incredible 'big data' claim about club's LaLiga position
By Ben Hayward published
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has made a suprising claim about big data and the club's lowly position in LaLiga this season
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta assesses Gunners' title hopes after Burnley win
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given his thoughts on the Gunners' Premier League aspirations after their win at Burnley
'He's a Liverpool supporter?' What Jurgen Klopp said to Ivan Toney after Reds' win vs Brentford
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed details of his conversation with Ivan Toney after the Reds' 4-1 win at Brentford
Cristiano Ronaldo is 'selfish' – Wayne Rooney explains why Lionel Messi is the GOAT
By Ben Hayward published
Cristiano Ronaldo is 'selfish', according to former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney, who says Lionel Messi is better
Harry Kane 'not happy' – Thomas Tuchel opens up on issues at Bayern Munich
By Ben Hayward published
Harry Kane is 'not happy' amid Bayern Munich's struggles, coach Thomas Tuchel has admitted after back-to-back defeats
Players who won 100 international caps or more
By Ben Hayward published
Centurions A look at some of the men's players with the longest and most successful careers with their national teams...
Brothers who played professional football
By Ben Hayward published
A look at the most high-profile brothers who made it at the top level of professional football...
Manchester United handed Matthijs de Ligt transfer hope amid Bayern Munich rift talk
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United's hopes of signing Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich may have been boosted by a reported rift between the player and coach Thomas Tuchel
AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast's remarkable road to title after 4-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea and sacking coach
By Ben Hayward published
Ivory Coast came from behind to beat Nigeria 2-1 and claim the Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil in incredible scenes
'It drives me crazy' – Gary Neville on what annoyed him in Manchester United win at Aston Villa
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United legend Gary Neville was critical of one aspect during his former club's 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday evening
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on how Jude Bellingham differs to Zinedine Zidane
By Ben Hayward published
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has addressed comparisons between Jude Bellingham and Los Blancos legend Zinedine Zidane