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All images by: Pincha Analógico Fresh from lifting the Trofeo de Campeones de la Liga Profesional, Estudiantes de La Plata once again reminded Argentine football — and the wider world — of who they are and what they stand for. A club defined not by convenience or privilege, but by
To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Sorrento Calcio, “Sorrento, Worn Over Time” is an editorial project accompanying the launch of the anniversary jersey designed by Ezeta. A story that chooses to begin with what makes this milestone truly meaningful: people, and the deep bond between a club and its city.
There are places where football stops being a game and becomes something elemental, a form of survival, a map of identity, a pulse that passes from generation to generation. NO FAIR PLAY, the new exhibition at 2LAB in Catania, steps directly into that current. Bringing together three archives from three
All words and images by Gabriel Wisniewski For Coritiba fan and photographer Gabriel Wisniewski, football has never been just a sport—it has been a companion through every stage of his life. Home and away, through heartbreak and glory, he has followed Coxa with unwavering devotion, capturing unforgettable moments through his
On Saturday in Curitiba, the red and black of Club Athletico Paranaense will feel just a little heavier. Athletico go into the weekend knowing exactly what’s on the line: win their game and, if Coritiba — their biggest rivals, eternal neighbours, and co-authors of a century of football grudges —
All images by Sebastián Blanco Salazar Over coffee in Lima, photographer Sebastián Blanco Salazar reflects on a year spent behind the lens with Universitario de Deportes—their three-peat triumph, the fans who never stop singing, and the spirit that turns the Monumental into a living, breathing force. We meet in a
All words and images by Jonas Zöller There’s something about Buenos Aires that pulls you in through its football. Every night seems to offer another game, another neighbourhood, another story. After two whirlwind matches across the city, I find myself heading west on a Monday evening — tired, sunburned, but
All words and images by Jonas Zöller With San Lorenzo behind him, Jonas heads north to Núñez — home of River Plate and the legendary Estadio Monumental. It’s a different world entirely: polished, vast, and overwhelming. Here, he’ll confront not just the spectacle of Argentine football, but the uneasy line
All words and images by Jonas Zöller After weeks exploring the wild beauty of Chile and Patagonia, Jonas crosses into Argentina in search of something entirely different — the pulse of Buenos Aires. Trading glaciers and silence for smoke, colour, and song, he begins his journey into the heart of
In Santiago, a football club carries the soul of a nation. Founded by Palestinian immigrants in 1920, Club Palestino stands as a living emblem of identity, resistance, and pride. Photographer Mauricio Orellana captures the spirit of a team where football becomes family, and every match, a reminder that heritage endures.
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