Football has a history beyond match results. From the debate over common rules to the changing Camp Nou and a match between film crews, these articles explore the institutions, places and unexpected encounters that surround the game.
Entertainment
In 1975, the crews of Salò and Novecento met on a Parma football pitch. Purple shirts, disputed reinforcements and a fifteen-year-old Ancelotti made the match unforgettable.
Sports
On October 26, 1863, London clubs founded the Football Association to settle what counted as football. They did not finish the rules that night. Arguments over handling the ball…
Spain
The Spotify Camp Nou is just days away from welcoming Barça and its fans back. Discover the details of the phased reopening, the initial capacity, and the future of Europe’s…
