Lefter Küçükandonyadis
A Turkish sports hero. The son of a Greek fisherman. The footballer who balanced two supposedly incompatible national identities.
A migrant’s sport
The search for a balance between identity and inclusivity for Australia’s football continues.
If he scores another few, the world could be a better place
Researchers suggest that a footballer’s on-pitch success in England could lead to a sharp decline in hate crime. This is an opportunity for clubs to make a real difference.
Croatia v Greece
The Nations and Balls alternative preview to the play-off that a Croatia legend called the “worst possible draw.”
Choosing between hospitals, schools and stadiums
As a Paraguayan legend came out to condemn his nation’s bid for the World Cup, a few words about the last two cups played in South America.
Ewald Lienen
A West German footballer who was labelled a ‘Communist’ found himself leading a march against a G20 meeting.
Partizan Belgrade v Skenderbeu Korce
The Nations and Balls alternative preview of a UEFA Europa League fixture that’s what match officials’ headaches are made of.
A narrow escape, a triumph and two tragedies
The night when football held its breath in shock, but also remembered why it is the beautiful game.
Caught between club and country
Two Iranian footballers faced punishment by their football federation over playing in a Europa League tie against the ‘enemy.’
Oleguer Presas
A few weeks before Catalonia holds its independence referendum, we take a quick look at the most left-wing right back.
