In his gripping new podcast series The English Disease, writer and creative director Sam Diss maps out his 10-year obsession with the topic, unravels the nuances of a watershed cultural movement, and offers a fresh perspective on the people it left behind.

After splitting from the men’s team in the summer of 2022, the stated aim of the newly formed female iteration of FC Viktoria Berlin was clear: climb from the third division to the Frauen Bundesliga within five years and sustainably transform women’s sport across Germany. It was decidedly bold.

In a world of homogenous football identities, Red Star FC stands out from the crowd. As the club looks to modernise and build for a new era, bringing that cultural tradition along with it will be more important than ever.

Experience the first competitive meeting between Red Star FC and Paris FC for five years, captured through the lens of Paris-based photographer, Vittorio Moro.

While FIFA and much of the footballing world has turned its back on the people of Palestine, fan-owned Bohemians FC have a long-standing tradition of embracing them. Never has a simple game of football been a stronger act of solidarity.

Invasion, occupation, rebirth: the country of Georgia has seen almost everything its history. Alex Brotherton’s eight-day journey across the country culminated in something it had never experienced: its footballing debut at an international tournament.

We were in Berlin for first ever international edition of The Basement Cup, hosted by The Basement and New Balance. Here’s what went down…

We spoke to Daniele Carrano about his new zine L'Urlo del Ciuccio, his six-year journey documenting the city’s street art, its evolution into a tourist hotspot, the famed Maradona murals, and of course the triumph of the third Scudetto in May.

The Culture Division sat down with writer and editorial consultant, Naomi Accardi, to talk about all things fashion and football, the challenge of creativity, the importance of storytelling and some of the many exciting new projects she has bubbling away right now.

This past weekend, Trent Park in Enfield, North London, played host to this year’s Basement Cup. 16 teams, represented by some of the biggest names in the fashion and football culture community, such as Stüssy, Versus, Bape UK and Places+Faces, took part in the tournament, hosted by The Basement and New Balance Football.

Boasting a beautiful setting and a rich history, the Jamor is often an overlooked relic of Portuguese football. But as Matt Harrison reveals, a visit to the Estádio Nacional should feature highly on any trip to Lisbon.

Sat on the glistening waters of Italy's Adriatic coast, San Benedetto del Tronto is a town full of promise. Its football club, AS Sambenedettese, is falling short of that promise. The club is in a financial cesspit of its own making. And it's not the only one.

We sat down with the directors of The Figo Affair to discuss their approach to filmmaking, the challenges of piecing such a thrilling plotline together, and what it’s really like to sit face-to-face in a dark room with Florentino Pérez.

The new year may only be a few days old, but Italy’s football federation, the Federazione Italia Giuoco Calcio (FIGC), has already revealed its new logo. In fact, it’s launched two: the federation's new logo appeared back in October, but the latest reveal is of significant greater interest since it will be worn by the Italian national team on its shirts. “We’re ready for the future,” claimed FIGC president Gabriele Gravina at the brand launch, perhaps not speaking for everyone.

In September, Athens Kallithea boldly announced itself to the world. We spoke to the club’s President, Ted Phillipakos, on the significance of their journey, the issues at the heart of Greek Super League, and Athens Kallithea’s aim to change Greek football for the better.

In the stands on a beautiful sunny California Sunday sat a beautiful tapestry of the Los Angeles soccer community - people from all walks of life, families and friends — here to cheer on some of the best players the game has to offer. 

The south-eastern state of Minas Gerais is one of the largest, most captivating and most mysterious regions in all of Brazil. It’s a labyrinth of luscious green valleys, rolling fertile hills and marshy savannahs that stretch as far as the eye can see.

Impeccable timing or fatal attraction? Jordan Rizzieri chose quite the summer to pay the UK a visit and take in the women’s Euros. She reflects on her experiences at the games, the legacy of the Lionesses, and the path to elevating women’s football to the level it deserves.

Due to a quirk of fate, the 2022/23 Serie B season has concocted a mixture perfect for the enjoyment of Italian football culture. There are some of Italy’s most interesting clubs: once-great teams on a journey of redemption; iconic players in the twilight of their careers; and football-fashion powerhouses — all set against the backdrop of some of the most beautiful cities in the world.

But unlike most fans, Maria’s love of her club didn’t simply end with the men’s first team. The former school teacher was steadfast in her support of Arsenal, attending all the women’s and under-23 matches that she could. She reportedly hadn’t missed any of these matches in years, always remaining positive and backing her beloved Arsenal. Her team.