South American Football

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…

3 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…

3 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

El Clásico Uruguayo: The Roots of South America’s Oldest Derby

Nacional fans at the Estadio Centenario (Photo: Marcus Haydon) Between them, Peñarol and Nacional have won 98 of the 116…

4 years ago

Podcast: Football in Chile

Chilean fans take over the Maracanã stadium at the 2014 World Cup group stage victory over Spain My guest is…

4 years ago

Podcast: Groundhopping in South America

The Centenario, Montevideo, scene of the first World Cup final in 1930 [Credit: Marcus Haydon] I am joined by Chris…

4 years ago

Podcast: Football in Paraguay

Under the lights at Cerro Porteño, Asunción [Photo: Ralph Hannah] My guest is Ralph Hannah, who runs the Guaraní Vision…

4 years ago

Podcast: Football Under Dictatorship in South America

Beach football in Brazil (Credit: LHC Coutinho via Pixabay) Dr Pete Watson at the Estadio El Campín, Bogotá, Colombia (credit:…

4 years ago