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.
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England face Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final in Berlin and Kyle Walker says playing away from home this time could help

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A look at some notable players from the men's game who won Olympic gold medals in the football tournament...

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Arsenal are close to signing a Euro 2024 star, with talks over the transfer fee and final details to be discussed this week

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Manchester United are ready to rival Real Madrid for one of the most talented teenagers in Europe

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Michael Olise has signed for Bayern Munich and the former Crystal Palace attacker has outlined his reasons after snubbing Chelsea and Manchester United

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Tottenham have held talks with AC Milan over the transfer of a defender this summer, with a move understood to be close

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England beat Switzerland on penalties at Euro 2024 on Saturday and the shootout delayed the start of a James Corden play

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Former Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has decided to retire from professional football

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England advanced to the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after beating Switzerland on penalties, but when will the Three Lions be in action?

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Football and politics do sometimes mix and here is the proof. A look at some of the footballers who went into politics...

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Featuring fans, players, celebrations and more, a selection of the best images from the European Championship...

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Many football teams across the world have drawn inspiration from other clubs. Here, a look at some notable examples...

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Boys in Blue From national sides to top clubs from around the world, a look at some famous teams that play in blue...

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From legendary strikers to more modern-day forwards, a look at some of the most special attacking players in the history of Spanish football...

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Jude Bellingham had a message for England's critics after his spectacular overhead kick forced rescued the Three Lions against Slovakia at Euro 2024

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England midfielder Jude Bellingham hit a spectacular equaliser deep into added time against Slovakia and Harry Kane headed home early in extra time

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A number of Premier League clubs need to sell before June 30 to avoid a potential points deduction

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Spain have been blessed with some of the best midfielders in the history of football. Here, a look at some of their finest...

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Eur Off From the first red card in 1968 to more recent dismissals, a look at the players sent off at the Euros...

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Ronaldo's trebles Cristiano Ronaldo has scored dozens of hat-tricks for his clubs and his national team. Here, a look at some of the best...

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Messi Magic Lionel Messi has scored over 50 career hat-tricks for club and country. Here, a look at some of the very best...
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