Illustration by Steve Beerling
The winning entry in our 2025 writers’ competition reflects on a father and son’s football relationship. Entries are now open for the 2026 competition
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From ensuring pitch access to dealing with social media hate, there is still a lot of work the FA need to do to boost participation for women and girls
Curators have delved into the archives to tell the story of fan-led media and show how the spirit of DIY is still alive and well in the modern game
Illustration by Matt Littler
The winning entry in our 2024 writers’ competition tells how a failed romance sparked a groundhopping race. Entries are now open for the 2025 competition
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With many Premier League supporters feeling increasingly excluded and priced out by their clubs, down the pyramid there’s an attendance boom