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High up in the hills of Rio de Janeiro state lies Petrópolis, a city better known for its palaces, imperial history and leafy streets than for its football. But tucked into this picture is Serrano Football Club, founded in 1915 and still playing an important role in the city today.
Words and Images Luke Bajic The whole city feels built around BVB I arrived in Dortmund early, fresh off the train from Düsseldorf, teeth chattering in the cold, the station already buzzing. Yellow and black everywhere. People drifting between cans, conversations, and the hunt for a warm bar. I wandered
All words and images by Jonas Zöller “When the third goal comes in the 33rd, it feels like the world flips upside down.” A Hungover Morning in Recoleta When I wake up on Sunday, I’m hungover after drifting through the bars of Recoleta the night before. Thinking about what’s ahead
Story and images, by Gregorio Gastaldi Spain’s top flight loves its big headlines, Madrid’s glare, Barça’s grand gestures, Atleti’s grit. But look a little closer and you’ll find a club that’s been doing big things in a small town for years. Villarreal CF, tucked away in Castellón, continue to play
The Speed Sock has been created by Ivy Ellis, and we are honoured to partner with them and @calmzone on a cause that’s deeply close to our hearts. Through this collaboration, Ivy Ellis continues their incredible work in raising awareness around suicide prevention and mental health within the football community
There’s nowhere on earth quite like Argentina when it comes to football. The sights, sounds, and emotions that pulse through its terraces are unlike anything else — part theatre, part religion, part rebellion. And few clubs embody that spirit more fiercely than San Lorenzo de Almagro. In Oh, San Lorenzo:
Written by Bernardo Mancini Syria: Football and Politics in Transition Syria has been undergoing a profound political and social upheaval since the fall of the Assad regime. Amid internal wars, repression, and secret deals, Syrian football too is being transformed. After the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s rule, Syria is now
All words and images by Vitor Melo. Vitor Melo is a documentary photographer and visual artist based in Rio de Janeiro. He recently covered Flamengo’s latest Copa Libertadores match, producing a visual series titled “How Rio de Janeiro Dresses on a Flamengo Match Day.” The project captures the city’s distinctive
Iris Miquel, a passionate sports broadcaster from a small town near Barcelona, has always had football in her life. Growing up, she spent her afternoons playing football with friends and watching matches alongside her father, fostering a love for the sport that would later define her career. After living in
“When you talk about Buenos Aires, you talk about football.” THE AFFECTION BETWEEN THE CITY AND DIEGO STILL EXISTS TBN CLUB was launched just 6 months ago and it is a brand inspired by the passion and fanaticism of Argentine football and the world of fashion and recycling taken from Europe.
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