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Words and images by Euan McKechnie What began as a hungover pilgrimage to Dortmund’s famous Westfalenstadion turned into something far more unexpected — a spontaneous detour into the heart of lower-league German football. From Düsseldorf rain to Duisburg’s delirium, this is a story about how the beautiful game has a
By Gregorio Gastaldi “The governor is Bahia. The mayor is Bahia. The windshield wiper, the popsicle and cheese sellers—they’re all Bahia.” There’s a saying in Salvador, the vibrant capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia: “When Bahia wins, work moves forward. When it loses, everything slows down.” It’s not just
Pedro Gonmoc had just come back from the Clásico de México when we caught up with him, still half-soaked from the rain and buzzing from what he’d seen. “You know, América and Chivas — they’re the two most popular clubs in Mexico. Doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best, though.” He
All words and images by Jonas Zöller Over the coming weeks, photographer Jonas Zöller will be travelling across South America to capture the heartbeat of the continent — its football and its culture, all on film. From terraces to town squares, he’ll be documenting the everyday moments that make the
By Luke Bajic with 3 Points Travel for The Atlantic Dispatch When Luke Bajic travelled with 3 Points Travel to Belgrade, it wasn’t just about ticking a city off the map. It was about uncovering a part of his own heritage and experiencing one of Europe’s most passionate footballing cities.
On a late afternoon in Padua, the piazzas begin to thin out as the light shifts across the stone. Cafés are closing their shutters, students drift away from the university buildings, and the shadow of the Basilica of Sant’Antonio stretches further across the square. It’s here that photographer Giacomo Noventa
“I miss those times. I miss winning, I miss the hunger that Juventus had, and above all, I miss the fear that opponents felt when they faced the Bianconeri.” Over the next few weeks, The Atlantic Dispatch and our friends at Off The Pitch Archive will be bringing you some of the
Dan Carrano, the co-founder of cultural publication Escape Vision was born in Naples and grew up on its east side, in San Giorgio. When I ask what Naples means to him, he looks me straight in the eye and says quite simply, “Naples is everything to me, it is my
Photographer and filmmaker Agustina Frias on how Boca Juniors is not just a club, but a family, community, and memory in Buenos Aires. “Boca is not just a club, it is a way of life,” says photographer and filmmaker Agustina Frias. “It is the neighbourhood, family, friends and identity. It
Tromsø IL, perched in the far north of Norway, is not your average football club. For Danish goalkeeper Jakob Haugaard, Tromsø offers something far beyond wages and facilities—it’s about experiences, community, and pride. “It has a very strong family-like feeling, which is really comfortable,” Haugaard says. “You’re not just representing
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