Serbia’s emerging force
For decades, the game in Serbia has been dominated by Partizan and Red Star. Now a new contender has emerged: FK Cukaricki. On the eve of his club’s debut appearance in the Serbian Cup final, Igor Teofanovic speaks to Peterjon Cresswell about taking on the big two. Tomorrow the Serbian Cup Final takes place at […]
By invitation only
Louis Saha has chosen Cannes film week to launch his new social media platform, aimed primarily at footballers. Kate Carlisle talks Axis Stars with the ex-United star. In a luxury setting backdropped by Cannes and its A-list Film Festival, some 350 soccer stars, celebrities and entrepreneurs are all a-schmooze. There’s even a red carpet. The reason? Axis Stars. […]
It’s not easy being green
Tonight busloads of Hammarby supporters are heading south from Stockholm to Malmö, to meet the current Swedish champions and recent Champions League competitors. Peterjon Cresswell speaks to travelling Bajen Fans, whose newly promoted populist club is looking to recapture the glory days of the 2001 title win. Hammarby are a case apart. No other club in […]
AaB Aalborg
Four league titles then a first relegation in 2023
Aalborg
North Jutland home of Denmark’s own Candystripes
Poster boys
Peterjon Cresswell visits Lewes FC, whose astute, ambitious and committed owner-membership has salvaged a century-old football club and created a going concern out of little-known non-leaguers. First, though, Sussex’s own Rossoneri must overcome Harrow Borough in the Isthmian League Premier this Easter Saturday at the equally venerable Dripping Pan. The first thing you see are […]
From earthquake to Serie A?
In only in their second season in Serie B, little Carpi stand at the cusp of Serie A. On Wednesday they take on regional rivals and second-placed Bologna, whose pedigree includes seven titles. Kate Carlisle travels to this town of 70,000 souls, shaken to the core when a terrible earthquake struck during the team’s promotional […]
Letzigrund
Switzerland’s major groundshare with a track record
Zürich
Financial and FIFA capital, home of great city rivalry