What you think you know about football is wrong
Enter a journey along known, and less well-known stories in football history. Dr. Kevin Moore’s work will be good with students too!
El “Clásico” and Nationalism
Linking the history of Spain, football and nationalism through a world-famous example of Real Madrid – Barcelona rivalry.
Grasping the concept of identity with time-traveling football tournaments
In 1878 Lewandowski would have played for Russia. This learning activity helps students learn about identities and changed borders by taking the EURO2016 teams back to 1871 and 1922.
Identity through a badge
A learning activity that encourages students to use football badges as primary sources and learn about historical legacies in the club logos.
Understanding the history of migration through the lens of Football
A journey through time with an activity connecting football to migration in 19th and 20th centuries.
What does identity have to do with football?
An interactive activity connecting football affiliations with personal identity in various historical contexts.
Cold War Competitions
History teacher Zdravko Stojkoski developed this lesson plan with a visual approach to teaching post-war European history through football competitions
Nationalism in Spanish Football in the 20th Century
A lesson plan putting the Spanish Civil War and football in perspective.
Why Teach Football History?
We asked author David Goldblatt about the Football Makes History project. He notes how the cultural phenomenon of football offers educators highly relevant topics and themes.
North vs South. The Italian football division
A multimedia activity connecting the performances of football teams and the fame of players to economic inequalities and capitalism.
