This article tells the story of the “Cup of Free Spain”, played during the Spanish Civil war in Republican territories, acknowledged only today, on 18th July 2023.
Today in 1966, England won the World Cup. This represented a key moment of change, both in post-war Britain and for the post-colonial politics unfolding across the globe.
A trip through the history of one of the most supported Greek teams, and its origin among Anatolian refugees
This article tells two stories of famous Portuguese players born in Africa, and can be useful for reflecting on the relationship between colonialism, nationalism and identity.
Historian Jurryt van de Vooren took a dive into the archive to discover a unique relationship between football and trains.
The World Cup has long been the stage where football reaches its highest peak. What does its evolution show us about football taking centre stage?
A discussion arose about Spezia Calcio’s new logo, an ambiguous symbol that clashed with fans’ sensibility and city history.
Angel City FC, the brand new women-majority owned and run club in Los Angeles.
The German Football Club 1. FC Köln has a goat as a mascot. Here is a short story on why that is.
Football Makes History partners Anne Frank House and Fare Network work with Feyenoord and Borussia Dortmund to combat anti-semitic chants in the stadiums.
What moments in football history have we highlighted in the last month? How do they provide us with historical mirrors to the present?
As the UEFA 2020 European Championships got pushed ahead one year, the team of Football Makes History will provide you with a 365-day #onthisday series of posts to help all fans out there to go back in time, think, and reflect.
