In his new book, Red Star Paris: More Than Just A Football Club, journalist Simon Binns charts the turbulent, compelling and often chaotic story of one of Europe’s most distinctive football institutions. From ultras and identity to investment funds and gentrification, Red Star FC is a club where football, politics and Parisian culture collide. WeContinue reading “Simon Binns on Punks, Politics and Power Struggles in the Fight for the Coolest Club on Earth.”
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Once Upon A Time in La Liga – An Interview with Brendan Madden
Football isn’t just about goals, trophies and star names. In Once Upon a Time in La Liga: Spanish Football’s Forgotten Tales, Brendan Madden uncovers the extraordinary, sometimes dark, and often forgotten human stories that shaped Spanish football from political repression to espionage and heroic defiance. We spoke with the Brendan about the origins of theContinue reading “Once Upon A Time in La Liga – An Interview with Brendan Madden”
Veni, Vidi, Vici: Dominic Hougham on Serie A’s Golden Era
In his new book Veni, Vidi, Vici, Dominic Hougham takes readers back to the late 1980s and 1990s, when Serie A was the undisputed epicentre of world football. It was a time when the greatest players on the planet flocked to Italy, Channel 4 turned Sunday afternoons into a cultural phenomenon for British fans, andContinue reading “Veni, Vidi, Vici: Dominic Hougham on Serie A’s Golden Era”
Verona Campione: Richard Hough on Hellas Verona’s Fairytale Title Win – 40 Years On
To mark the 40th anniversary of Hellas Verona’s unforgettable 1984–85 Scudetto win, writer and historian Richard Hough has released Verona Campione, the definitive account of one of football’s most remarkable underdog triumphs. Drawing on exclusive interviews with players, journalists, and fans, the book is a love letter to the club, the city, and a magicalContinue reading “Verona Campione: Richard Hough on Hellas Verona’s Fairytale Title Win – 40 Years On”
Pasiòn: Miguel Pereira on Spain’s Unique Footballing Soul
Author and journalist Miguel Pereira sat down with us to talk about his new book, Pasión, which explores the vibrant, diverse, and deeply rooted football culture of Spain. Pereira’s work uncovers why Spain has become the continent’s football powerhouse this century—and what makes the game such a vital part of Spanish life. What inspired youContinue reading “Pasiòn: Miguel Pereira on Spain’s Unique Footballing Soul”
Unmasking the Shadows of South American Football: Exclusive Extracts from The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores
Few sporting events in the world can match the passion, chaos, and drama of the Copa Libertadores. But beneath the thunderous chants and dazzling goals lies a world far less glamorous—a world marred by violence, corruption, and dark political intrigue. In The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores, acclaimed Argentine journalist and author Luciano WernickeContinue reading “Unmasking the Shadows of South American Football: Exclusive Extracts from The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores”
Kevin Stirling on Sir Alex Ferguson and Aberdeen’s Golden Era
What factors contributed to Aberdeen FC’s unprecedented success under Sir Alex Ferguson between 1978 and 1986? “The foundations were laid by Ally MacLeod and later strengthened by Billy McNeill between 1975 and 1978. During this period, several key players were brought in, including Gordon Strachan, Steve Archibald, Stuart Kennedy, and Joe Harper. By the timeContinue reading “Kevin Stirling on Sir Alex Ferguson and Aberdeen’s Golden Era”
Chris Lee on Irish Football and his new book ‘Shades of Green’
When reading the book, it is clear that a lot of meticulous research went into the writing process. Were there any particular interviews or discoveries that surprised you or changed your perspective on Irish football? “For example, the book is structured chapter by chapter on various facets of the Irish game. “What really fascinated meContinue reading “Chris Lee on Irish Football and his new book ‘Shades of Green’”
Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon
Football journalist and esteemed writer Chris Evans has just released a fantastic new biography of Gary Lineker. We are delighted to be able to share an exclusive extract of the book courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing. ‘Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon’ is available to purchase from Bloomsbury and from all good book sellers.Continue reading “Gary Lineker: A Portrait of a Football Icon”
A League of Their Own: The Cymru Premier Story
About the book A League of Our Own is the first book to tell the remarkable story of the establishment and 30-year history of the League of Wales, which was rebranded as the Welsh Premier League in 2010 and the Cymru Premier in 2019. The League of Wales kicked-off its inaugural season in 1992 inContinue reading “A League of Their Own: The Cymru Premier Story”
Callum McFadden 