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Founded back in 1904, the story of its name alone is a perfect slice of Argentine football myth-making. Some say it came from an earthquake that hit Atlanta, Georgia. Others claim it was borrowed from a U.S. Navy ship that docked in Buenos Aires the same year. Either way, what
All words and images by Revista Rival and Arturo Trujillo A New Home for a Restless Soul Since Cruz Azul arrived at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, something has shifted in the club’s soul. The stadium — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007 — has quietly become the sanctuary of
Words and Images: Loïc Bogas. If you ever find yourself in Lima on a matchday, do yourself a favour — get a ticket to the Estadio Monumental and see Universitario de Deportes, or just La U as everyone calls them. It’s not just football here; it’s a full-on experience. First
Nestled between the waters of Lake Como and the foothills of the Alps, Calcio Lecco exists in a space where geography and football merge into something poetic. A small club with a grand heart, Lecco’s story is one of endurance, loyalty, and love, for both its colours and its community.
All words and images by Jonas Zöller After La U’s Supercopa win, the streets of Santiago erupt in colour, song, and smoke. What begins as celebration ends in chaos — and a deeper understanding of what football means here. A Change of Plan The next morning at breakfast, I scroll
Lower Block has long been at the intersection of football, photography, and culture, capturing the stories, style, and soul that exist beyond the pitch. In their latest edition, founder Matt Lidbury turns the spotlight on Italy’s Ultras through the eyes of photographer Imma Borrelli, whose work delves deep into the
By Luca Miscioscia Hardworking and Humilty Bologna FC were founded in 1909, and for a long time, they were one of Italy’s great powers. Seven-time Serie A champions, their last title came in 1964, when legends like Giacomo Bulgarelli and Helmut Haller pulled the strings in midfield. The club has
The path from Putney Bridge leads us down through Bishop’s Park, where the Thames runs quietly alongside. Rowers cut through the water, joggers pass by, and the smell of wet grass lingers in the late afternoon air. It’s along here that Craven Cottage reveals itself, Fulham’s riverside ground, tucked neatly
All words and images by Pedro J Caffa “A perfect script of water, cinema and calcio.” Nico Paz prepares to take a free kick. He steps back. Takes a deep breath. His left-footed strike flies well over the bar. The Argentine, who this season wears the number 10 for Como
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.
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