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In-depth conversations with the voices shaping culture, calcio, and society. Explore unique perspectives, personal stories, and inspiring journeys from around the world.

Pisa: Beyond the Leaning Tower, Back to Serie A

Mention Pisa and most people picture the Leaning Tower, tilting stubbornly against gravity in the Piazza dei Miracoli. Tourists pour in year after year to strike that same photo pose—hands outstretched, pretending to hold it up. But for locals, Pisa’s soul isn’t found among the selfie sticks and marble facades.

Royal Union Saint-Gilloise: Football Here is More Than a Game

“Their passion is palpable in every cheer.” THE RETURN OF THE JUPILER PRO LEAGUE Last season a sea of blue and yellow, witnessed Royale Union Saint-Gilloise win the Belgian Croky Cup final, as young and old sat side by side celebrating a moment that will be passed from generation to generation.

FC ST. PAULI: MILLERNTOR IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER STADIUM IN WORLD FOOTBALL

“You quickly understand why these principles matter so deeply to everyone involved.” WELCOME TO THE MILLERNTOR The people who come to Millerntor-Stadion aren’t coming merely to support St. Pauli. They come to Millerntor because they share the same beliefs: about human rights, political statements, opposition to commercialisation in football, and more.

PEOPLE OF THE PRINCIPALITY: MONACO

“This is a place where the first embers of the brightest stars of world football began to burn.” Skirting the Bays of Monaco Skirting the bays of Monaco’s dramatic, sea-kissed and mountainous coastline, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I only knew that I was “meeting a man in a

FOOTBALL LIKE HOPE GROWS IN THE MOST UNLIKELY PLACES

In a country where baseball reigns supreme, João Tamura turns his lens toward the quiet, persistent rise of football in Cuba. From the dusty streets of Havana to improvised pitches in Santiago, he captures the sport not just as a game, but as a growing symbol of hope, identity, and

Life in Tromso

Nestled in the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is a city defined by contrasts—the midnight sun in summer, the polar night in winter, and a community where football is more than a sport; it’s a way of life. Tromsø IL’s Chief Commercial Officer, Wiggo Yttergaard, knows this better than most. Growing up

Corinthians’ Old Home and the End of an Era

There’s something about football stadiums that makes them feel like living, breathing entities. They aren’t just concrete and steel; they hold memories, rituals, and entire histories in their stands. For Corinthians fans, Pacaembu was exactly that—a place of unfiltered passion, a second home. Livia Corregio knows this feeling well. She

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