Football: A People’s History of Europe?
In cooperation with the festival “Forum on European Culture”, we spoke with author David Goldblatt about the value of football for Europe, taking historical perspectives.
Playing the game for peace
On this day, 21 September, we look at how playing a game of football can contribute to peace by looking at the work of the NGO Childrens Football Alliance.
Armand Swartenbroeks: Champion of fair play
Playing football to help and cure other people.
Leo Halle: The Lion of Deventer
Dutch national goalkeeper who stayed away from playing Germany in 1934.
Ebru Köksal: Leading Football Forward
For decades, football was seen as a white male dominant industry.
September in Football
As the UEFA 2020 European Championships got pushed ahead one year, we provide you with a 365-day #onthisday series of posts to help all fans out there to go back in time, think, and reflect.
Gheorghe Hagi: Maradona of the Carpathians
Gheorghe Hagi has been at the heart of Romanian football for nearly forty years. His story is one of identity and migration.
Football speaking out in perspective
Football represents a large cultural space in society. It is not isolated from political developments. How have football players used this space to achieve their social goals?
Marvin Sordell: Facing up to Depression
Retired from football to help others suffering from depression.
A tournament for not competing
On this day in 1997, the first Mondiali Antirazzisti, or Antiracist World Championship, was held. In 2020, due to corona, it is – just like the Euro2020 – postponed.
