Playing the game for peace
On this day, 21 September, we look at how playing a game of football can contribute to peace by looking at the work of the NGO Childrens Football Alliance.
László Kubala: Man with no homeland?
From a mixed central European background to a Barcelona and Spain legend.
Hans Lorenzen: Inventing football for the blind
Creating opportunities for blind people to enjoy football.
Lily Parr: Legend of the Women’s Game
From female football star of the 1920’s to a memory icon.
Thomas Hitzlsperger: Coming out for inclusion
Thomas Hitzlsperger came out as an openly gay man.
Christian Karembeu: Facing Empire in Football
Christian Karembeu’s experience is an example of colonial and economic migration.
Vikash Dhorasoo: Vocal for change
An advocate for equality and social issues.
Neta Cohen: Young woman saved by Football
A Jewish woman who fell in love with a footballer and escaped the Holocaust.
“Nettie Honeyball”: Pioneer of women’s game
“Nettie” was a pioneer of women’s football. Her story is about diversity, equality and education.
Raoul Diagne: The first player of African origin to play for France
The first player of African origin for France.
