In-depth conversations with the voices shaping culture, calcio, and society. Explore unique perspectives, personal stories, and inspiring journeys from around the world.
All words and images by Guirec Munier “A place that, despite ongoing gentrification, was forged in adversity — and where defiance remains central to its identity.” Inside the World of FC St. Pauli Sankt Pauli. The mere mention of the name evokes a world of its own, stirring strong and
All words and Images: Will Dunn Driven by a long-standing connection to Moroccan football and memories of unforgettable nights in Casablanca, Will Dunn returned to Morocco to document the heart and soul of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Having previously experienced the raw intensity of Raja and Wydad matches,
Ninety Minutes That Last a Lifetime Words and Images: Joey Corlett Nothing Comes Close What can I really say that hasn’t already been said about this fixture? The history, the hatred, the trophies, the relegation of one side — it all speaks for itself. Two colossal footballing institutions, not just
Words and Images: Joey Corlett “Police lined the streets in riot gear, rubber-bullet shotguns visible as a reminder to keep passions in check.” Over the coming weeks, Joey Corlett will be travelling across Buenos Aires in search of football culture in its purest form — from neighbourhood stadiums and historic
All words and images by Pedro J Caffa “In Murphy, football is something more: it’s identity.“ Entering the town, a sign makes it unmistakably clear: you’re crossing the gateway to the heart of football. More than fifteen professional footballers were born in Murphy. It’s no myth, no exaggeration. It might
Some clubs are inseparable from their cities. Others are their cities. In Pelotas, in Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul, football doesn’t just fill weekends — it defines identity. To understand this place, you have to understand Grêmio Esportivo Brasil. And to understand Brasil, you have to walk
All words and images: Josh Walker “It was the most alive I think I’ve ever felt.” On 12 December, Boca Juniors fans celebrate what they proudly call the Día del Hincha de Boca — the Day of the Boca Fan. It’s a date dedicated to the club’s so-called 12th man,
All images by Jesse Ilan Kornbluth Vancouver Whitecaps survived Son, nine-man extra time, and a penalty shootout to earn their first-ever spot in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference final — and photographer Jesse Kornbluth was there to witness it all. Jesse Kornbluth spent all of Saturday in Vancouver, walking with
Words by Mattia Mosè Molinari All Images by Mattia Mosè Molinari and Agustina Frias A hot, unexpected Sunday in Buenos Aires. The sky had spent the previous days crying, still mourning the loss of Miguel Ángel Russo. Agustina and I split up — she’s inside the cancha, I’m outside, walking
“There’s something about that place that awakens a love for football in Espírito Santo.” Founded in 1963, Desportiva Ferroviária carries a timeless tradition. Supporting “Tiva” is something that transcends generations — it’s passed down from father to son. “Supporting the ‘Tiva’ is timeless,” says journalist Camila Müller. “It’s something handed
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