Football Travel by Outside Write
Outside Write is a blog dedicated to football travel, culture and history. In this podcast we discuss travel tips for watching football abroad, discuss football history, sociology and review books.
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The Legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Latin America (opens the original)
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I welcome Dr Pete Watson from the University of Leeds back onto the podcast to discuss the legacy of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Latin American sides. Why have Mexico and Colombia not progressed? Is this the worst Brazil side in a century? Why are Argentina so universally disliked? We address these and many other questions. If you enjoy Outside Write , do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on Bl
Modern Football Through the Lens of Norwich City (opens the original)
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My guest is Robin Ireland, whose book Cutting the Mustard explores how football has evolved in recent decades and its impact on medium-sized clubs like the one he supports, Norwich City. If you enjoy Outside Write , do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on Bluesky and Instagram Check out Chris Lee's three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A Hist
Football in Egypt with Karim Zidan (opens the original)
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My guest is Karim Zidan, an investigative sports journalist originally from Egypt. We discuss the country's rich football history, including the combustible rivalry between Al Ahly and Zamalek, the impact of the short-lived ultra movement in Egypt, the international side, and groundhopping in the country. If you enjoy Outside Write , do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on Bluesky and Instagra
Uruguay's Golden Age with Martin da Cruz (opens the original)
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Following his stunning debut, From Beauty to Duty , Martin da Cruz is back with Uruguay , which examines the small Latin American nation's golden age (1918-30). We look at the two epic Olympic triumphs and the first World Cup. If you enjoy Outside Write , do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on Bluesky and Instagram Check out Chris Lee's three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Foo
West Midlands Football Scene (opens the original)
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My guest is Birmingham-born Hijab Shah, whose PhD explores football and radicalism. We look at the big clubs in the region and explore how demographics have influenced West Midlands football, including its multicultural hooligan scene in the 1980s. If you enjoy Outside Write , do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on Bluesky and Instagram Check out Chris Lee's three books: · Origin Stories: The
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