South American Football

<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…

3 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