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.

A series of snapshots from the streets of Cuba, where football goes much deeper than you might think.

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.

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.

I should have known from that moment I’d eventually leave Lotto Park later that night with Anderlecht having etched a place in my heart, but as I ambled up the Tribune 4 steps - the entrance used by the Anderlecht ultras -  and onto the concourse, there was a feeling of overwhelming affection.

There have been a few milestones in the four months since her passing that have signaled I may be “getting used” to my grief: when I started sleeping through the night again, or when my appetite went back to normal. But the one thing that has taken the longest to return is my capacity to experience any form of emotion, not just grief or sorrow. How did I know it had started to come back? That’s an easy one.

French collagist SLip began his art career in the music industry of the late 90’s. Since then, the Lyon-based artist has spent over two decades cultivating a profound and thought-provoking style. A number of publications have sought to pin the central themes of his work from anywhere between Surrealism and Soviet Minimalism.

A quick, whistle-stop tour of a cultural phenomenon for only £10 a flight. This was my last chance to see the Guiseppe Meazza in person and, was I going to turn that down because it was only one night? Fuck. No.

In 1996, FC Barcelona were in desperate need of a redemptive escape from the turmoil that was plaguing the club. Enter Bobby Robson, Ronaldo Nazário and a vintage Barcelona Copa del Rey comeback.

Football culture has always had a special sentiment for those players who, statistically, don’t rewrite record books, but instead amaze and excite us with those fleeting moments of beauty. Mário Jardel was one such player.