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‘Neymar: The Perfect Chaos’ Paints a Complex Portrait of Football’s Most Maligned Star

Giving us an intimate look at Neymar's emotional struggles and triumphs throughout his career, Neymar: The Perfect Chaos is the latest athlete docuseries to hit Netflix. We present a (mostly spoiler-free)...
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Black Arrow’s ‘Naija to Roma’ is Worth 25 Minutes of Your Time

Hopeful and enlightening, Naija to Roma is about a radio host’s viral tweet and a magical trip to Rome, and football's power to connect and unite communities all over the...
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The Stunning ‘Around The World’ Documentary Trailer Has Us Hyped For Its Release

After over a year of securing funding and traveling the world to different filming locations, the first official trailer for the Around the World documentary was released last week. While you...
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Grounds of a Dying Breed: A Q&A With ‘Final Whistle’ Photographer Marco Magielse

Documenting 21 of the remaining traditional football grounds in England, Marco Magielse's book Final Whistle is a nostalgic ode to a fading style of architecture. We speak with the Dutch photographer...
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How Will the Upcoming ‘Next Goal Wins’ Film Compare to the Original Documentary?

Ahead of this fall's Next Goal Wins by director Taika Waititi, we take a look at the film's source material — a documentary of the same name from 2014.  When the trailer...
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‘LFG’ May Not Be Perfect, But It’s a Must-Watch For Sports Fans and Schadenfreude Penchants Alike

Released last Thursday, HBO Max's documentary LFG gives viewers an inside look at the U.S. Women's National Team's fight for equal pay. With the content being equal parts inspiring...
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Football Films and TV Shows to Watch While Social Distancing

With all professional leagues postponed and increasing amounts of "stay at home" ordinances across the globe, it's been difficult for fans to get their football fix of late. However,...
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‘Ronaldo: El Presidente’ is a Refreshing Take on Sports Documentary

Honest, comprehensive, and compelling all the like, DAZN's Ronaldo: El Presidente is a nice change of pace from the overly frantic and overwhelming sports documentaries that we've become so used...
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Through Art and Apparel, Way Down South is Embracing the Booming Soccer Culture in Atlanta

Started as a product of Atlanta's growing soccer scene, Way Down South's mix of Southern-influenced and eye-catching designs have given it a place within city's vibrant sports community.  Even before...
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Art of the Game: A Look Behind Dutch Street Art Crew Kamp Seedorf

A street art collective to the fullest, Kamp Seedorf has made international waves with their brilliant murals of footballers and other cultural icons. We get a rare interview with...
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Geoff Gouveia’s Nonstop Hustle and Creative Business Approach Sets Him Apart From Your Typical Artist

In addition to his distinctive style and deep love for the beautiful game, artist Geoff Gouveia has used a clever approach to business and constant hustle to establish relationships...
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Italy’s New Crest is Another Step Into the Direction of Blandness

Recently unveiled, Italy's new crest is emblematic of a design trend both in and outside of soccer — a shift towards bland, repeatable logos with little personality.  Italian clubs have...
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The Criterion Channel’s ‘Beautiful Game’ Collection: Which Films to Watch

The Criterion Channel recently added nine international films centered around the beautiful game to its vaunted collection of prestigious titles. We take a look at some of our favorites,...
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‘Next Goal Wins’ and the Soccer Movie Matrix

We've covered the sparsely populated world of soccer movies, but where does Next Goal Wins fit within the fray? Next Goal Wins, the latest entry in the oddly small “soccer...
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‘King Otto’ May Focus on a German Figure, But It’s a Distinctly Greek Story

The latest soccer documentary to hit the big screen, King Otto is centered around how German head coach Otto Rehhagel was able to help orchestrate the Greek national team's famous...
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A Conversation With Kit and Bone Founder Matt Pascoe

With kits and prints that are both eye-catching and affordable, the Kit and Bone range of designs are a refreshing addition to a kit world that can get repetitive...
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‘This Is Naija’ Showcases the Beautiful Culture That is Pushing Nigerian Football Forward

Similar to the 'Ginga' of Brazil, Nigeria's Naija is ever-present in all of its people — from the way they walk, talk, and of course, play football. Nike's "This...
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Getting to Know Two Artists Behind Some of the Most Artistic Pitches You’ll Find

Art and the beautiful game have always gone hand in hand — but artists Tristan Eaton and Geoff Gouveia have taken that to a different level, turning futsal pitches...
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Why ‘Beckham’ is Far From the Typical Sports Bio-Documentary

Covering the legendary life and career of David Beckham, Beckham hit Netflix last week to plenty of fanfare. But the four-part docuseries gives us much more than what we've come...
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Relive Magical World Cup History at Forest Lawn’s ‘GOOOOL! The World Cup’s Greatest Moments’ Exhibit

The Forest Lawn Museum's "GOOOOL! The World Cup's Greatest Moments" exhibit is a fine tribute to some of the most memorable moments in World Cup history. We were at the...