Football as a portal to French colonial history
Learn about colonialism and migration by tracing the origins of French football players.
Eniola Aluko: Legacy of Empire
Black, British, and Female: working hard for an inclusive future.
Zinedine Zidane: What kind of France?
Leading and re-telling a story of France.
Ruud Gullit: The Making of an Icon
Rising above humble origins to become an outspoken multicultural star.
Christian Karembeu: Facing Empire in Football
Christian Karembeu’s experience is an example of colonial and economic migration.
Eusebio: The Black Pearl
Eusebio came from a poor background in Mozambique and became a superstar.
A World in Motion
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.
