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: Jude Bellingham scores for Real Madrid in huge LaLiga title clash vs Girona
By Ben Hayward published
Jude Bellingham scored Real Madrid's second goal in the first half of Los Blancos' LaLiga game at home to Girona on Saturday
Is Trent Alexander-Arnold injured? Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp gives update
By Ben Hayward published
Trent Alexander-Arnold was withdrawn at half-time in Liverpool's win over Burnley at Anfield and Jurgen Klopp has given an update
Liverpool set new attendance record – how Anfield compares to Reds' Premier League rivals
By Ben Hayward published
Liverpool set a new attendance record at Anfield on Saturday as the Reds opened a new tier for Premier League game vs Burnley
Erling Haaland is back! Manchester City striker hits new landmark with Everton brace
By Ben Hayward published
Erling Haaland scored twice for Manchester City against Everton on Saturday at the Etihad on his 50th Premier League appearance
Brighton agree £16m summer transfer for 'young and exciting' Ghanaian winger
By Ben Hayward published
Brighton & Hove Albion have announced a deal to sign to sign Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman from Danish club FC Nordsjalland
Arsenal star Declan Rice 'wanted Chelsea move' following new bombshell
By Ben Hayward published
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice wanted to join Chelsea ahead of his transfer to the Gunners last summer, a former Blues coach claims
Top players who became great coaches
By Ben Hayward published
Great Gaffers Quality on the pitch does not guarantee pedigree in the dugout, but some footballers have gone on to become successful managers too. A look at the best examples...
Players who never won a major club trophy
By Ben Hayward published
A look at some of the most famous footballers who were never able to pick up any silverware during their club careers...
Quiz! Can you name the 27 footballers who have played with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo?
By Ben Hayward published
Quiz! It's Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday – but who's been lucky enough to play with both him and Lionel Messi?
World Cup 2026: FIFA announce venue for opening fixtures and final in USA, Mexico & Canada
By Ben Hayward published
FIFA have announced the venue for the opening fixtures and the final of the 2026 World Cup, hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada
'Like a pub team' – Liverpool slammed by Roy Keane for defensive blunders in Arsenal loss
By Ben Hayward published
Roy Keane has criticised Liverpool's defending after Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk blunders cost the Reds in defeat to Arsenal
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma 'played with malaria' for Mali at AFCON 2023
By Ben Hayward published
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was playing through malaria at the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali coach Eric Chelle has revealed
How long will Lisandro Martinez be out? Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gives injury update
By Ben Hayward published
Lisandro Martinez limped off in Manchester United's 3-0 win over West Ham and looks set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines
Pochettino under pressure? Chelsea drop to 11th in Premier League with Wolves defeat
By Ben Hayward published
Chelsea's 4-2 loss against Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Sunday leaves the Blues in the Premier League's bottom half
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes a summer target for Saudi side Al-Hilal: report
By Ben Hayward published
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes reportedly turned down 'an astronomical offer' to join the Pro League side in January
Barcelona 'paying for Negreira case', says Xavi after Vitor Roque red card vs Alaves
By Ben Hayward published
Barcelona coach Xavi was unhappy with the officiating once again in his side's 3-1 win away to Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday
WATCH: Mali coach Eric Chelle 'baptised' after last-gasp AFCON 2023 loss to Ivory Coast
By Ben Hayward published
Mali were a man up and a goal ahead but conceded late in normal time and also extra time to crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations
'Great lad': Getafe boss defends 'exemplary' Mason Greenwood after alleged Jude Bellingham insult in Real Madrid defeat
By Ben Hayward published
Getafe coach Jose Bordalas has defended Mason Greenwood after he was allegedly insulted by Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham
Harry Kane equals yet another record with latest goal for Bayern Munich in Bundesliga
By Ben Hayward published
Harry Kane scored his 24th Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday
Kylian Mbappe 'has decided to join Real Madrid' from Paris Saint-Germain: report
By Ben Hayward published
Kylian Mbappe has made up his mind to leave PSG for Real Madrid in the summer, according to a new report in the French capital