World Cup Books 2018: A Literary Guide to 32 Countries
I am on a mission to find a cracking read on each of the 32 countries competing at Russia 2018. I’ve made
Football Travel: Medellín
In this guest post, Andy Ashwell gives us his tips on how to watch football in the Colombian city of Medellín. Medellín
Football Travel: Melbourne
In his first guest post for Outside Write, Zach Rees provides his tips for groundhopping in Australia’s sporting capital, Melbourne. Finding enjoyment
The CONIFA World Football Cup
In London in early June 2018, a very special international football tournament is taking place. We went along to one of the
Podcast: Groundhopping in Belgium
In this podcast, we talk to Brussels-based Stéphane Lievens, who runs the Brussels Groundhopper Facebook page, about where and how to see
Podcast: Reflections on Italia ’90
We reflect on the iconic Italia ’90 World Cup with Simon Hart, author of World in Motion, The Inside Story of Italia
Podcast: Groundhopping in Uruguay
We catch up with Montevideo-based football writer, Marcus Haydon, to get the lowdown on how visitors to Uruguay can enjoy catching a
Book Review: World in Motion by Simon Hart
English and Irish football fans, in particular, remember Italia ’90 fondly. Gazza’s tears, Nessun Dorma, Totò Schillaci’s wild staring eyes, Milla’s dances
17 stunning Art Deco football stadiums from around the world
The Arts Décoratifs (Art Deco) style of design and architecture was a distinctive modern movement peaking in the 1920s and 1930s. Fine
Podcast: The Future of Safe Standing
Research shows that 15% of football fans would like to stand at football matches in the top flight of English football. Rail
Podcast: The History of England v Germany
We discuss the fascinating historical rivalry of two of football’s historical powerhouses, one-time world champion and codifier of the association rules game,
Podcast: Groundhopping in North-Rhine Westphalia
We’re joined by serial groundhopper Matt Rayns for a tour around Germany’s most populous region, Nordrhein-Westfalen – North-Rhine Westphalia – which
Football Travel: West Ham United
West Ham United is a club in transition. Since moving out of its much-loved Boleyn Ground at Upton Park into London’s former
Opinion: Time to bring back the European Cup-Winners’ Cup?
As the Champions League millions continue to concentrate power on the few, producing predictable outcomes at a continental and certainly domestic level,
Podcast: Groundhopping in Northern Spain
In this episode, we discuss the clubs on Northern Spain with the Oviedo-based football journalist, Alexandra Jonson. She’s writing a book on