Karim Benzema
After a brief spell at Setanta, during which time he produced as well as directed an exclusive documentary on Didier Drogba, Hayes joined Sky Sports in September 2007 as their Champions League reporter. During his time with Sky, Hayes interviewed such stars as Eric Cantona, Gianfranco Zola, Michel Platini, Karim Benzema, Patrice Evra, Lionel Messi, Gerard Houllier, Didier Drogba and Kaka.