Television – BBC iPlayer
This 25-minute BBC documentary came out in February but is just as relevant now. From Champions League to non-league, it’s unflinching in its portrayal of discrimination at all levels of the game – BAME players, staring down the camera, telling you exactly what’s been yelled at them from the terraces over the years. Since this programme was made, the conversation surrounding racism in football, and society in general, has gathered pace; watching this hammers home the importance of keeping that momentum going.
Collector's item – 1956
No barcode, no hologram and no glossy design – just the bare essentials to get you to your seat for the first European Cup final (or Coupe des Champions Européens) between Real Madrid and Stade de Reims in Paris. Those lucky enough to get their hands on one of these didn’t just witness history unfold at the Parc des Princes: they also saw one of the classic finals. Madrid battled back from 2-0 then 3-2 down to win4-3 courtesy of a Héctor Rial goal, his second of the game 11 minutes from time securing the first of Madrid’s 13 European titles. Worth every centime of the 1,000 franc admission.
Television – BBC iPlayer
This 25-minute BBC documentary came out in February but is just as relevant now. From Champions League to non-league, it’s unflinching in its portrayal of discrimination at all levels of the game – BAME players, staring down the camera, telling you exactly what’s been yelled at them from the terraces over the years. Since this programme was made, the conversation surrounding racism in football, and society in general, has gathered pace; watching this hammers home the importance of keeping that momentum going.
Collector's item – 1956
No barcode, no hologram and no glossy design – just the bare essentials to get you to your seat for the first European Cup final (or Coupe des Champions Européens) between Real Madrid and Stade de Reims in Paris. Those lucky enough to get their hands on one of these didn’t just witness history unfold at the Parc des Princes: they also saw one of the classic finals. Madrid battled back from 2-0 then 3-2 down to win4-3 courtesy of a Héctor Rial goal, his second of the game 11 minutes from time securing the first of Madrid’s 13 European titles. Worth every centime of the 1,000 franc admission.
Podcast – Graham Hunter
As well as writing for the very magazine you hold in your hands (read his cover feature with Steven Gerrard on page 78), Graham Hunter can be read, seen and heard across a raft of well-known publications and programmes. He’s a Scotsman based in Spain, which means he straddles two rich footballing cultures, and he brings them together in his podcast.
Be drawn in by Graham’s Celtic accent (that’s ‘Celtic’ with a hard ‘C’ – he’s an Aberdeen man) as he sits down with European football’s finest. Marcello Lippi, Sergio Ramos and Roberto Di Matteo, for example; Virgil van Dijk, Eni Aluko and Lionel Messi too. Across four seasons there have now been close to 100 interviews that have had 14.5 million listens. And they’re always great chats, because Graham has a knack for putting people at their ease. Sit back and enjoy.
New Look – Facemasks
There’s a pleasing inevitability about the fact that fans are using the presence of some extra real estate about their person as an opportunity to advertise their allegiances. There are 30 Atalanta supporters who deserve particular praise: together they created face masks based on flags previously unfurled for Coppa Italia and Europa League games, before selling them for charity. Champions League clubs themselves have been getting in on the act too, with Barcelona, Bayern München, Juventus and Liverpool all selling masks for good causes.
Book – Duncan Hamilton
Lockdown is slowly easing across Europe but getting to a game still feels like a distant possibility for many. What a pleasure, then, to follow Duncan Hamilton on his journey through the 2017/18 season as he describes the lure of the stadium. Whether it’s to watch Guiseley v Hartlepoolin the National League or Chelsea v Qarabağ in the Champions League, each game brings its own visceral reaction, allowing Hamilton to examine why simply being there means so much. We can’t wait to get back.
Television – BBC iPlayer
This 25-minute BBC documentary came out in February but is just as relevant now. From Champions League to non-league, it’s unflinching in its portrayal of discrimination at all levels of the game – BAME players, staring down the camera, telling you exactly what’s been yelled at them from the terraces over the years. Since this programme was made, the conversation surrounding racism in football, and society in general, has gathered pace; watching this hammers home the importance of keeping that momentum going.
Collector's item – 1956
No barcode, no hologram and no glossy design – just the bare essentials to get you to your seat for the first European Cup final (or Coupe des Champions Européens) between Real Madrid and Stade de Reims in Paris. Those lucky enough to get their hands on one of these didn’t just witness history unfold at the Parc des Princes: they also saw one of the classic finals. Madrid battled back from 2-0 then 3-2 down to win4-3 courtesy of a Héctor Rial goal, his second of the game 11 minutes from time securing the first of Madrid’s 13 European titles. Worth every centime of the 1,000 franc admission.
Television – BBC iPlayer
This 25-minute BBC documentary came out in February but is just as relevant now. From Champions League to non-league, it’s unflinching in its portrayal of discrimination at all levels of the game – BAME players, staring down the camera, telling you exactly what’s been yelled at them from the terraces over the years. Since this programme was made, the conversation surrounding racism in football, and society in general, has gathered pace; watching this hammers home the importance of keeping that momentum going.
Collector's item – 1956
No barcode, no hologram and no glossy design – just the bare essentials to get you to your seat for the first European Cup final (or Coupe des Champions Européens) between Real Madrid and Stade de Reims in Paris. Those lucky enough to get their hands on one of these didn’t just witness history unfold at the Parc des Princes: they also saw one of the classic finals. Madrid battled back from 2-0 then 3-2 down to win4-3 courtesy of a Héctor Rial goal, his second of the game 11 minutes from time securing the first of Madrid’s 13 European titles. Worth every centime of the 1,000 franc admission.
Television – BBC iPlayer
This 25-minute BBC documentary came out in February but is just as relevant now. From Champions League to non-league, it’s unflinching in its portrayal of discrimination at all levels of the game – BAME players, staring down the camera, telling you exactly what’s been yelled at them from the terraces over the years. Since this programme was made, the conversation surrounding racism in football, and society in general, has gathered pace; watching this hammers home the importance of keeping that momentum going.
Collector's item – 1956
No barcode, no hologram and no glossy design – just the bare essentials to get you to your seat for the first European Cup final (or Coupe des Champions Européens) between Real Madrid and Stade de Reims in Paris. Those lucky enough to get their hands on one of these didn’t just witness history unfold at the Parc des Princes: they also saw one of the classic finals. Madrid battled back from 2-0 then 3-2 down to win4-3 courtesy of a Héctor Rial goal, his second of the game 11 minutes from time securing the first of Madrid’s 13 European titles. Worth every centime of the 1,000 franc admission.
Podcast – Graham Hunter
As well as writing for the very magazine you hold in your hands (read his cover feature with Steven Gerrard on page 78), Graham Hunter can be read, seen and heard across a raft of well-known publications and programmes. He’s a Scotsman based in Spain, which means he straddles two rich footballing cultures, and he brings them together in his podcast.
Be drawn in by Graham’s Celtic accent (that’s ‘Celtic’ with a hard ‘C’ – he’s an Aberdeen man) as he sits down with European football’s finest. Marcello Lippi, Sergio Ramos and Roberto Di Matteo, for example; Virgil van Dijk, Eni Aluko and Lionel Messi too. Across four seasons there have now been close to 100 interviews that have had 14.5 million listens. And they’re always great chats, because Graham has a knack for putting people at their ease. Sit back and enjoy.
New Look – Facemasks
There’s a pleasing inevitability about the fact that fans are using the presence of some extra real estate about their person as an opportunity to advertise their allegiances. There are 30 Atalanta supporters who deserve particular praise: together they created face masks based on flags previously unfurled for Coppa Italia and Europa League games, before selling them for charity. Champions League clubs themselves have been getting in on the act too, with Barcelona, Bayern München, Juventus and Liverpool all selling masks for good causes.
Book – Duncan Hamilton
Lockdown is slowly easing across Europe but getting to a game still feels like a distant possibility for many. What a pleasure, then, to follow Duncan Hamilton on his journey through the 2017/18 season as he describes the lure of the stadium. Whether it’s to watch Guiseley v Hartlepoolin the National League or Chelsea v Qarabağ in the Champions League, each game brings its own visceral reaction, allowing Hamilton to examine why simply being there means so much. We can’t wait to get back.
Television – BBC iPlayer
This 25-minute BBC documentary came out in February but is just as relevant now. From Champions League to non-league, it’s unflinching in its portrayal of discrimination at all levels of the game – BAME players, staring down the camera, telling you exactly what’s been yelled at them from the terraces over the years. Since this programme was made, the conversation surrounding racism in football, and society in general, has gathered pace; watching this hammers home the importance of keeping that momentum going.
Collector's item – 1956
No barcode, no hologram and no glossy design – just the bare essentials to get you to your seat for the first European Cup final (or Coupe des Champions Européens) between Real Madrid and Stade de Reims in Paris. Those lucky enough to get their hands on one of these didn’t just witness history unfold at the Parc des Princes: they also saw one of the classic finals. Madrid battled back from 2-0 then 3-2 down to win4-3 courtesy of a Héctor Rial goal, his second of the game 11 minutes from time securing the first of Madrid’s 13 European titles. Worth every centime of the 1,000 franc admission.
