Giovinette, a forgotten story
A review of a recent novel which may open a window on the early days of women’s football in Italy.
Football as a post-disaster charity
Today in 1964, a football match was organised between Yugoslavia and a UEFA team “Rest of Europe”.
Only girl on the field
This article is the result of a webinar series from EuroClio which tackled football and social issues to explore how football history and society intertwine.
What’s in a name
Palmeiras is now one of the most victorious teams of Brazil and South America. Its “immigrant” name gives us a window in the past.
US Soccer in Scandinavia
Today in 1916, the US Soccer team played their first international football match. In the Olympic Stadium of Stockholm they beat their Swedish hosts 3 – 2.
Unpacking women’s football history one picture at a time
There is a lot to be discovered about women’s football history despite the limited evidence available.
Birth of nations
On this day in 1930, the first ever World Cup got underway in Uruguay. It marked a special period in the development of nationalism.
Panenka and Penalty Pressures
What was so special about the penalty scored in EURO 1976 Finals?
Painting the picture of women’s football in 1922
Artist Ángel Zárraga caused a storm in the conservative climate of Dutch Football.
April in Football
What moments in football history have we highlighted in the last month? How do they provide us with historical mirrors to the present?
