Off The Pitch

Off The Pitch

In-depth conversations with the voices shaping culture, calcio, and society. Explore unique perspectives, personal stories, and inspiring journeys from around the world.

Playing for Something Bigger: Ivy Ellis and CALM Unite for Gary Speed”

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

From the Curva Sud to the Streets of Turin

Burcu tells us all about her love for Juventus A Game Begins at Home Football fandom rarely starts with a grand gesture. More often, it begins in the small, ordinary rituals of family life—on a sofa, in front of a flickering television, in the company of someone who cares enough

“Born in Leicester” Admiral Sports Unveils AW25 Collection

Admiral Sports, Britain’s oldest sportswear brand, proudly announces the launch of its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection: Born in Leicester, which draws on over a century of heritage, celebrating 111 years since the brand’s beginnings in 1914. Rooted in Admiral’s historic connection to Leicester, the city where it all began, the collection

Alice Söndergaard Opens up on Life in Italy

“Dad, can we go to the field?” Born on Sweden’s West Coast, in one of the country’s most historical cities Gothenburg, Alice Söndergaard grew up playing football with her brother and dad in their local fields, dreaming one day that she may make it in the game. Her family has

“NAPLES IS EVERYTHING TO ME. IT IS MY FAMILY.”

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

EMPOLI FC AND KAPPA® PRESENT THE NEW HOME JERSEY 2025/26

Empoli FC and Kappa® have unveiled the new Home jersey for the 2025/26 season, the first chapter of a project that blends design, innovation, and local heritage. The jersey draws inspiration from Empoli green glass, an artisanal excellence that reflects the industrious spirit of the city: a material symbolising light

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