South American Football

On the Trail of Diego Maradona’s Roots in La Paternal, Buenos Aires

Mural to Diego Maradona in La Paternal, 'Tierra de D10S' - 'God's territory' (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) The Buenos Aires…

6 days ago

Podcast: Groundhopping in Brazil off the Beaten Track

The Goiânia derby [Photo: Will Wardrop] My guest is Will Wardrop, otherwise known as 'Will in Brazil' over on Instagram.…

2 weeks ago

Groundhoppers’ Guide: Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield

The Vélez barra and bucket hat in the colours of the Italian flag (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) In the sprawling…

3 weeks ago

Podcast: Argentina v England, Mexico ’86

Mural of the 'Hand of God' goal outside Argentinos Juniors' stadium, where Diego Maradona started his career (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside…

4 weeks ago

Historic Stadiums: Gran Parque Central – The Oldest Football Stadium in the Americas

Gran Parque Central, Montevideo, home of Club Nacional de Football (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) Walking through the Montevideo district of…

1 month ago

Podcast: Argentinian Football Language and Culture

I welcome Christopher Hylland, author of Tears at La Bombonera, back onto the podcast to discuss his second book, Dame…

1 month ago

Podcast: Argentine Football for Foreign Visitors with the Hand of Pod

Among 'La Doce' (the 12th man) faithful at Boca Juniors for the pre-kick-off 'recibimiento' (reception) (Photo Chris Lee/Outside Write) My…

2 months ago

Groundhoppers’ Guide: River Plate (Montevideo)

Pre-match at the Estadio Parque Federico Omar Saroldi (Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write) Club Atlético River Plate - not to be…

2 months ago

Groundhopper’s Guide: Club Atlético Banfield

The sun sets on an empty post-match Estadio Florencio Sola, home of Banfield [Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write] One of the…

3 months ago

Podcast: The Roots of Argentinian Football

Argentine pioneer club Alumni's shirt; Quilmes Atlético Club murals; plaque marking the first match in Argentina [Photos: Chris Lee/Outside Write]…

3 months ago