South American Football

Podcast: Flamengo

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

3 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…

7 months ago

The Best Books About South American Football

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

1 year 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:…

1 year 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

Podcast: The History of Women’s Football in Latin America

My guest co-authored this book on women's sport in Latin America My guest is Brenda Elsey from Hofstra University in…

2 years ago

How Vasco Da Gama fought for equality in early Brazilian football

Vasco flag fluttering by the beach in Rio de Janeiro Football was established relatively late in Brazil. When Charles Miller…

3 years ago