Summer of Sport
Striking and unexpected portraits of Millwall Football Club
A new documentary explores the diverse community at the heart of London’s most infamous team.
Written by: Isaac Muk
The resurgence of film photography in women's football
Driven partly by nostalgia and partly by resistance to digital immediacy, young photographers have turned to a traditional medium to capture the sport’s recent rise.
Written by: Hana Basir
Inside the world of football’s unsung heroes: the referees
To mark the release of a new documentary following a diverse group of grassroots match officials in the UK, we spoke to two of its featured voices: aspirational family man Nigel Owen, and Lucy Clark, the world’s first openly trans referee and founder of all-trans football club TRUK United.
Written by: Jake Hall
The cost of living crisis is killing football
Premier League clubs spent a record £815m in the January transfer window, but community clubs are facing a financial squeeze that threatens the beautiful game from the ground up.
Written by: Fred Garratt-Stanley
The DIY group carving out space for women’s football
Baller FC — With the Women’s Euros in full swing, last week saw glorious, sweaty celebrations take place in a dedicated, safe space for female and non-binary fans.
Written by: Ben Smoke
Returning to football after my gender transition
Man on — For many trans people, participating in sport can be fraught. Writer Arthur Webber recounts his return to football after transitioning and encouraging others to do the same.
Written by: Arthur Webber
Football fans in Liverpool are uniting against food poverty
In partnership with EA Sports FIFA 22 — Common Goal is an editorial series created in partnership with EA Sports and FIFA 22. In this instalment, we spotlight a joint initiative between fans of Liverpool and Everton FC, who have come together to battle hunger in the city they share.
Written by: Daisy Schofield
Stonewall FC are creating a football culture for everybody
In partnership with EA Sports FIFA 22 — Common Goal is an editorial series created in partnership with EA Sports and FIFA 22. In this instalment, we explore how the world’s most successful LGBTQ+ football team are creating a more inclusive beautiful game.
Written by: Ben Smoke