The modern football world seems to run on “G/A” numbers and Sofascore player ratings and binary discussions of whether a team did or didn’t win a trophy.
But what about the history of a rivalry, a behind-the-scenes look at a club and its culture, or even just a healthy dose of Narrative before a big match kicks off?
THE FOOTBALL WEEKEND is about the stories of the world’s game, not the statistics. That doesn’t mean we’ll never mention goals or assists — we’ll just talk about why they matter.
But what exactly will land in your inbox each week?
1. Sharp conversations with some of the biggest names and greatest minds in football.
On the Friday morning podcast, a special guest drops by to preview the biggest match of the coming weekend, be it the Champions League final, the North London derby, or a title-decider in La Liga or Serie A.
Some notable guests so far:
⚽︎ Clive Tyldesley
⚽︎ Robbie Earle
⚽︎ Derek Rae
⚽︎ Kasey Keller
⚽︎ Ian Darke
⚽︎ Stephen Warnock
⚽︎ Carl Anka
⚽︎ Jon Champion
⚽︎ Stu Holden
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Plus, in the FEATURES section, you’ll find interviews with serious players past and present:
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2. In-depth reporting from on the ground at the game’s marquee stadiums.
At the core of the FEATURES section — beyond the fun dispatches from unusual corners of the football planet — is the CATHEDRALS series:
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3. Thoughtful commentary on current affairs across world football.
Once you’re signed up, you’ll get new stories in your inbox for free.
But you can also support this project for the price of a pint each month:
This kind of original storytelling takes resources. If this work is something you value, you can make more of it happen by joining up as a member.
— Jack