TRANZIT: Creative connections in Frankfurt and Zagreb
From Frankfurt to Zagreb and across the Balkans, TRANZIT explores Croatian football, diaspora and memory through graphic design, a limited-edition jersey and analogue photography—turning the game’s cultural heritage into an object in transit.
De André, Bresh, Sanremo: Genoa’s unrivalled musical history
From Fabrizio De André and the Genoese School to Bresh and the Gradinata Nord, music runs through the heart of Genoa. Dan Cancian explores how this musical heritage comes together at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, the home of Italy’s oldest football club.
One final raised arm: A eulogy for Franco Baresi
Franco Baresi was Milan and Italy’s silent foundation: a captain defined by loyalty, elegance and resilience. Our tribute to the legendary defender and the legacy he leaves behind.
Gianni Infantino is flooding the zone
Infantino’s grand plan to open up the World Cup to private equity is a potential paradigm shift in the game. Amid the outrage and condemnation, there’s a broader play at work here, one he’s learned from his great friend, Donald Trump.
TCD meets filmmaker Alec Cutter: Inside Várzea, the soul of Brazilian grassroots football
Alec Cutter is the creator and director of Netflix’s The Root of the Game, a documentary series that explores the untold phenomenon of Várzea, the purest expression of Brazilian grassroots football.
Final day emotions with FC Sankt Pauli: A photo essay
FC Sankt Pauli went into their final game of the season in hope of avoiding the drop. Despite the result, their fans remained resolute. Paris-based photographer Quentin Aouidj was at the Millerntor to witness the full range of emotions.
Inter Milan x Pink Floyd: A very modern football collaboration
Few musical works have the artistic stature of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, but the band’s collaboration with Inter Milan feels more like the product of a boardroom than a recording studio.
Inside Kazakhstan’s most notorious hooligan group: TCD meets Jake Hanrahan
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.
Old faces, new details: TCD meets Maurice van Es
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: TCD and New Balance take Bergamo
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.
Watch: Futbol Lives Here — Monguí, Colombia
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.”
“Art and football share the same playground”: TCD meets A.S. Velasca
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.
Misadventures in Copenhagen: An evening with B.93
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.
The all-female cast shaking up German football: TCD and Fußball-Woche meet FC Viktoria Berlin
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.
Inside Red Star FC: A lasting legacy meets a modern outlook
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.
In pictures: Red Star FC and Le Derby Parisien
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.
Kvara and Khinkali: An odyssey through Georgia on the eve of footballing history
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.
Scenes from Berlin: The Basement and New Balance take The Basement Cup international
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…
After all, we do it for the city: TCD meets Daniele Carrano
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.
Creativity in football: TCD meets Naomi Accardi
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.