Eddy Hamel: New York, Amsterdam, Auschwitz
Eddy Hamel was the first Jewish player, and the first American, to play for Ajax Amsterdam, but his life ended in tragedy at Auschwitz. His story is one the Holocaust and migration.
Gottfried Fuchs: The One who got away
Gottfried Fuchs was a powerful centre-forward and a goalscoring machine. his career was interrupted by war, twice. He emigrated to Canada never to return. His story is one migration.
Helmut Rahn: Der Boss
Helmut Rahn was known as “the cannon from Essen”. He is famed for scoring the winning goal in West-Germany’s victory in the 1954 “Miracle of Bern”, but struggled with fame. His story is one of fame and legacy.
Robert Enke: Casualty of the Beautiful Game?
Robert Enke was a successful goalkeeper who sadly took his own life. His story is one of depression and mental health.
Carmen Pomies: Football Francais Feminin
Carmen Pomies was an outstanding athlete in many sports, and one of the pioneer female footballers in France. Her life story is one about Gender history.
Florrie Redford: The Preston Munitionette
Florrie Redford was a leading pioneer of women’s football, and a star centre-forward for Dick, Kerr Ladies in the 1920s playing in England, France and the United States. Her story is about pioneering in Women’s Football.
Fatmire Alushi: From Refugee to World Champion
Fatmire Bajramaj Alushi was a refugee from war, she achieved star status in German women’s football and won the World Cup. Her story is one diversity, equality and inclusion.
Petra Landers: For the Love of the Game
Petra Landers has had many triumphs in football, but thinks the governing bodies have not given women’s football the right support. Her story is one about diversity, equality and education.
John Blankenstein: Arbiter of LGBT Rights
John Blankenstein was a respected referee, and is remembered for being an activist for LGBT rights. His story is one about social equality and exclusion.
Emma Clarke: England’s first black female player?
Emma Clarke was England’s first black female football player. Her story is one diversity, overcoming racial prejudices and education.
