South American Football

South American Football’s British Founding Fathers

Fluminense fans with a Union Flag in their club's colours, acknowledging Fluminense's roots [Photo: Will Wardrop/WillinBrazil] Between them, Argentina, Brazil…

6 days ago

Podcast: The Kentish Roots of Newell’s Old Boys

Bust of Isaac Newell at a 2022 exhibition in Rochester, Kent, England [Photo: Isaac Newell Heritage Group] In this podcast,…

2 weeks ago

Podcast: Colombian Women’s Football as an Agent for Change

Colombian national team shirts hanging out [Photo: Berend Leupen via Unsplash] I am joined by Dr Pete Watson from the…

4 weeks ago

Podcast: Interview with Joseph O’Sullivan AKA Football Travel Man

Fans enjoy a the pre-match 'previa' street party at Nueva Chicago [Photo: Joseph O'Sullivan/Football Travel Man] My guest is Joseph…

2 months ago

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…

2 months 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 months 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 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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…

3 months ago