"I think I was really interested in this seductive power that Berlusconi had over people," says Sam Blair, director of the three-part ESPN documentary series, Berlusconi: Condemned to Win. Italian football writer Dan Cancian sits down with Sam Blair to discuss his approach to making the film.

Some five decades and almost two continents separate the birth of hooliganism in England from its rebirth in Kazakhstan. The emergence of this new scene, every bit as dedicated and violent as that which preceded it, is the subject of a new documentary film from Away Days, the independent media outlet of journalist Jake Hanrahan and videographer Jonny Pickup.

Artist, filmmaker and documentarian, Maurice van Es has spent almost a decade in the company of European football’s most accomplished photographers, often by accident. His books, published under the Scanned Football Photos moniker, is a 16,000-strong archive of football culture and history.

La Maglia Sudata Sempre. It’s a stamp of approval in the collar of every Atalanta jersey and a rallying cry for the hard-working Bergamaschi. We spent the weekend in Bergamo with New Balance, soaking up the atmosphere of a city that never lets you forget where you are.

Futbol Lives Here — Monguí, Colombia is a short-film by Michael Wagenknecht. In poetic fashion, Michael introduces us to the village of Monguí, known colloquially as El Pueblo de los Balones — The Town of the Balls. What Michael found was a mythical, magical place — one he could only describe as “football Narnia.”

Is the VENEZIA LEAGUE the most beautiful six-a-side league in the world? We spoke to Tommaso Kusch, President of A.S. Sant'Elena, to find out more about the club's origins, the success of the VENEZIA LEAGUE, and their mission to preserve the city's public spaces.

Milan-based A.S. Velasca are anything but conventional. As a collective of artists and creatives, it’s a club that constantly seeks to push the boundaries. We spoke to them about their motivations, inspirations, and their recent trip to Guadeloupe.

Sub-zero temperatures and a last-minute venue change did nothing to stop us learning about the spirit of one of Denmark’s most inspiring and unique clubs: B.93.

In his gripping new podcast series The English Disease, writer and creative director Sam Diss maps out his 10-year obsession with the topic, unravels the nuances of a watershed cultural movement, and offers a fresh perspective on the people it left behind.

After splitting from the men’s team in the summer of 2022, the stated aim of the newly formed female iteration of FC Viktoria Berlin was clear: climb from the third division to the Frauen Bundesliga within five years and sustainably transform women’s sport across Germany. It was decidedly bold.

In a world of homogenous football identities, Red Star FC stands out from the crowd. As the club looks to modernise and build for a new era, bringing that cultural tradition along with it will be more important than ever.

Experience the first competitive meeting between Red Star FC and Paris FC for five years, captured through the lens of Paris-based photographer, Vittorio Moro.

While FIFA and much of the footballing world has turned its back on the people of Palestine, fan-owned Bohemians FC have a long-standing tradition of embracing them. Never has a simple game of football been a stronger act of solidarity.

Invasion, occupation, rebirth: the country of Georgia has seen almost everything its history. Alex Brotherton’s eight-day journey across the country culminated in something it had never experienced: its footballing debut at an international tournament.

We were in Berlin for first ever international edition of The Basement Cup, hosted by The Basement and New Balance. Here’s what went down…

We spoke to Daniele Carrano about his new zine L'Urlo del Ciuccio, his six-year journey documenting the city’s street art, its evolution into a tourist hotspot, the famed Maradona murals, and of course the triumph of the third Scudetto in May.

The Culture Division sat down with writer and editorial consultant, Naomi Accardi, to talk about all things fashion and football, the challenge of creativity, the importance of storytelling and some of the many exciting new projects she has bubbling away right now.

This past weekend, Trent Park in Enfield, North London, played host to this year’s Basement Cup. 16 teams, represented by some of the biggest names in the fashion and football culture community, such as Stüssy, Versus, Bape UK and Places+Faces, took part in the tournament, hosted by The Basement and New Balance Football.

Boasting a beautiful setting and a rich history, the Jamor is often an overlooked relic of Portuguese football. But as Matt Harrison reveals, a visit to the Estádio Nacional should feature highly on any trip to Lisbon.

Sat on the glistening waters of Italy's Adriatic coast, San Benedetto del Tronto is a town full of promise. Its football club, AS Sambenedettese, is falling short of that promise. The club is in a financial cesspit of its own making. And it's not the only one.