Police, Pandemonium, Paris: French Football’s Troubles Are Clearer Than Ever
Policing pandemonium, pitch invasions, and an obstinate Parisian board had football peering into the French scene with a raised eyebrow – Ancelotti-esque, for all the wrong reasons. Only 10 months ago, the new UEFA Conference League looked an attractive new platform for underrated Ligue 1 talent Rennes to shine. Messi was wearing a PSG jersey; […]
Women’s Football In 2022: a history-making year that is only getting better
For the most part, the women’s game is the strongest it’s ever been. From FC Barcelona Femení breaking attendance records for fun, to Chelsea and Arsenal battling it out in a nail-biting WSL title race that looks set to go down to the wire. Make no mistake, we’re seeing unprecedented levels being reached here. Levels […]
Don’t Hate The Player: why we may lose more of our stars for good
Don’t hate the player There’s nothing like football – that’s the best thing about it. It’s also the very reason why our game is so complicated and difficult to love at times. There’s no doubt about it – we’re addicted to the madness. We might call it The Beautiful Game by name, however if the […]
7 Moments To Celebrate From 2021
In a year filled with apprehension and unease amidst a global pandemic, we thought it was only right to highlight the successes that have occurred over the last 12 months in the football world. Whether it be fighting against Super League scandals or a community coming together to oppose negativity with a united front, let’s […]
FULL90: Why Football Needs More Creators.
Football needs more creators. We’re not talking about classic number 10s, deep-lying playmakers or wingers who can generate chances off the dribble. We’re talking about players with nothing more than a camera, a social media outlet and a personality; aiming to break the ‘fourth wall’ of modern-day football. The game needs to be humanised and […]
Mesut Ozil Launches Development Centre for British South Asians
Working in partnership with the FA and Bradford City, Mesut Ozil has announced the launching of the Football for Peace Mesut Ozil Centre – a development centre in Bradford aimed at breaking down barriers for the South Asian community to follow a path into elite sport. The centre will hold football and life skill sessions […]
Marcus Rashford Added to GCSE Syllabus
From next September, Marcus Rashford’s progressive activism using social media will be added to the GCSE media studies curriculum. The Manchester United and England footballer’s social media campaign on free school meals not only sparked a national conversation, but also influenced government U-turns and actual policy change. He continued his work advocating for children from […]
PSG Sign a 2-Year Partnership with Dior
Paris Saint-Germain have announced a new 2-year partnership with Dior which will see the French fashion label supply the official wardrobes for the players of the Ligue 1 club, creating both formal and casual looks in a specially-designed black and navy palette. Whilst not being the first club to link fashion and football – Barcelona […]
Louis Vuitton release the Equipe LV Polo with Football Influence
Louis Vuitton have taken another step into the world of football and the culture surrounding it, with the launching of the Equipe LV Polo. The obvious football jersey influence acts as another implication of the Italian brand’s future aspirations regarding their entrance into the football market, and this latest play will no doubt fuel the […]
Building a Legacy: The Role of Team Trophies in Determining How Good a Player is
The aim of football is to win trophies. For fans, managers, owners. And now, with such emphasis being placed upon the idea of a ‘legacy’, players want to join winning organisations more than ever. Jack Grealish being a prime example. But we pose the question: To what extent should trophies – essentially, team success – […]