
Life Stories
Football Makes History gathers life stories of unique individuals that help us connect the history of football to diversity and inclusion.
This is Football Lives.
What is Football Lives?
History can be explored through the lives of individuals. This collection gives you the opportunity to discover just how the life stories of people in football (players, coaches, referees and administrators) are intertwined with social, cultural, economic and political histories.
These histories may be small and local, or they may have impacted the world. This collection is not a hall of fame, and – just like the study of the past – it is not final. We note the significance of these life stories based on what history, and indeed present, they shed light on.
Some football lives are heroic and have paved the way for inclusion, democracy and human rights. Others have done just the opposite. In order for us to learn about the past through the lens of individuals, we include thinking points for each life story.
Podium
The Podium contains the three most viewed football lives in Football Makes History platform.
Discover Life Stories
We are adding new football lives on a regular basis as we build a wider and more comprehensive collection with our partners. Our tips today are:
LIFE STORIES To discover now
All Life Stories
in alphabetical order
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HISTORY CAN BE EXPLORED THROUGH THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS
- Stories
- Videos
- Educational Resources
Mo Salah’s Song to Integration
Prayer days on stadiums, faith rooms and inclusive chants: here is how English football is adapting to a changing world.
The Right to Play
We made this documentary about the Milan-based football club St Ambreous. This is the story of why we wanted to retell this story, and how we did it.
We. We are the best
Helping students define nationalism by looking at photos of football matches and reflecting on the main expressions of it in the stadiums.