Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

A new European era begins

Playing against the same team week in, week out across a 20-game league campaign might sound monotonous but, like all aspects of life on the Isles of Scilly, football is never boring. The Isles of Sci

A-League shrinks

Down the tunnel of Praia’s Estadio Nacional, Dailon Livramento is sitting on the concrete floor with his back against the wall, scrolling through his phone. He has a flag tied tightly around his head

2024-25 ISL champions …Mohun Bagan SG INDIAN ...