South American Football

Football and National Identity in Argentina and Uruguay 

Match day at Boca Juniors' famous La Bombonera [Photo: Chris Lee/Outside Write] In November 2024, having just returned from a…

6 days ago

Podcast: Everton in England and Chile

Statue of legendary Everton striker Dixie Dean at Goodison Park Everton is one of the grand old names of English…

3 months ago

Podcast: Flamengo

My guest is Stephen C. Brandt, whose latest book Flamengo: Winning All the Cups, explores the history of one of…

10 months ago

Podcast: Club Atlético River Plate

In the first of a new series of podcasts, I interview Dr Mark Orton, whose new book El Más Grande (The Greatest) chronicles…

1 year ago

<strong>The Best Books About South American Football</strong>

There’s nothing quite like the romance of South American football. I was inspired to learn Spanish in my teens because…

2 years ago

Podcast: Football and Society in Colombia

I welcome Dr Pete Watson back onto the podcast to discuss his new book, Football and Nation Building in Colombia:…

2 years ago

Podcast: The Roots of Uruguayan Football

I am joined by Martin da Cruz, whose new book From Beauty to Duty explores the roots of Uruguayan football…

2 years ago

Podcast: Argentina 1978

My guest is Rhys Richards, whose new book Blood on the Crossbar, explores the story behind the controversial 1978 World…

2 years ago

Podcast: The Intercontinental Cup

I welcome Daniel Williamson back onto the podcast to discuss his new book, When Two Worlds Collide: The Intercontinental Cup…

2 years ago

Podcast: Football in Brazil with Andrew Downie

Ipanema Beach during the 2014 World Cup My guest is Andrew Downie, author of Doctor Socrates: Footballer, Philosopher, Legend and…

2 years ago