The Wandering Football Fan: St Pauli
Ben Bray plans his weekend breaks to ensure the local team is playing at home. Watching Hamburg’s St Pauli at the Millerntor was one for his bucket list. Continue reading → Ben Bray plans his weekend breaks to ensure the local team is playing at home. Watching Hamburg’s St Pauli at the Millerntor was one for his bucket list. Continue reading → Derby Days Hamburg
Copa 90 return with an excellent in depth look at the Hamburg derby between HSV and St. Pauli in Derby Days Hamburg. Continue reading → Paddy McCourt, The Boy Next Door Who’s Nothing Like Us
“With shaggy boyband hair, a slightly ruddy complexion partly obscured by his unkempt beard, he thrives in opposition to others.” Edd Norval explores the cult status of the Derry Pele, the irrepressible Paddy McCourt. Continue reading → Master Truck Scalextric v A Sense of Community
“But most of all we ache for a deeper connection with those on the pitch, we want to feel part of something that truly represents us.” For Conor Thompson, Celtic FC has become and obsession. Continue reading → Dundalk FC The Next Chapter
Dundalk FC have released the fourth in a series of videos produced by sponsors Fyffes charting the remarkable story of the club’s achievements in domestic and European competitions. Continue reading → Down at the Copa: A Guide to South America’s Big Competitions
Football may have been introduced to South America by British merchants and sailors, but perhaps nowhere else on Earth has taken to the beautiful game more fervently. Continue reading → The Bucket List: Episode 1 – Michael
The Ink Factory are doing a fundraising event called The Bucket List in aid of ALONE. Here, Bucket Lister Michael tells how he became an ALONE Ireland Tenant and explains the idea behind his tattoo, based on his favourite football team. Continue reading → The Beautiful Badge
From the very first three lions crudely sewn onto the woollen shirts worn by the England players for the world’s first football international in 1872, to todays multi-million pound brands, The Beautiful Badge brings alive a history of the game like never before. Continue reading → My First Football Shirt: Jason McAteer
The Your First Football Shirt collection is a book by the Football Shirt Collective of 30 interviews and illustrations with footballers such as Alan Shearer and Bob Wilson and fans like BBC’s Dan walker and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Here Ireland star Jason McAteer talks about his first ever shirt, along with his most famous goal in the green jersey. Continue reading → World Cup 2018 Flag Kits
Dublin designer Philip Slattery has created these stunning national flag-inspired football kits in time for the great festival of football in Russia.
Continue reading → Slavery, Racism and Homophobia – The Future of the World Cup
A country of massive population, strong football tradition most notably in its former guise as the UUSR, all the relevant facilities, but still one with numerous question marks over its merits as hosts. Continue reading → Dreams and songs to sing: Fan and music culture live on at Liverpool
Conor Thompson explores the efforts being made by fan groups to keep the atmosphere and traditions of Liverpool FC alive. Continue reading → Football Shirt Collective Present Your First Football Shirt
Football Shirt Collective present “Your First Football Shirt” – an illustrated collection of stories about first football shirts. Continue reading → Hope and Optimism in Bavaria
Ever heard of Regensburg? Ever heard of the city’s football team? Conor Thompson knew neither the city nor the football team before he went and studied there for a year, and learnt about football in Munich’s shadow. Continue reading → A Night to Celebrate Ringsend & Dublin’s Football History
An evening to celebrate the history of football in Dublin & Ringsend in The Yacht Tavern on 22nd March at 7.45pm. With speakers on the night; Eoghan Rice, Donal Fallon and Fergus Dowd. As well as a screening of an extended trailer for the upcoming feature-length documentary “Patrick O’Connell – The Man Who saved Barcelona” and A 1975 documentary about Shelbourne FC, “In My Book, You Should Be Ahead.” Continue reading → The Anatomy of Cork City FC
Cian Manning charts the journey from Cork City’s inception and introduction to the League of Ireland to their historic double winning campaign traced in six matches that include fixtures in the league, FAI Cup, UEFA Cup and even the Champions League. Continue reading → Coming Attractions: League of Ireland 2018 Preview
“More and more people are tuning into the joy a Friday night has brought thousands of supporters across the country for years.” Gavin White previews the 2018 League of Ireland season ahead of the big kick-off. Continue reading → If You Like Phibsborough You’ll Love Paris…
On a trip to Paris, Kevin Brannigan takes in a Red Star game, who provide an alternative to the commercialism on show at Parc Des Princes, for locals and tourists alike. Continue reading → Derby of the Eternal Enemies
Photographer of football culture Przemek Niciejewski was with the fans of Olympiakos and Panathinaikos to capture the atmosphere of the Athens Derby. Continue reading → From Mbappé to Bray: Falling Out of Love with Modern Football
Like most Irish football fans, Donal O’Brien fell under the spell of the Premier League as a young boy. But while the state of the modern game is driving people away from the commercial elite, an upturn in attendances for the much-maligned League of Ireland could be a sign that real football lovers are searching for and finding something pure. Continue reading → A different kind of Juventus
Why would a team called Juventus sport the colours of their fierce rivals, and what have they got to do with the most beautiful goal from the game’s greatest ever player? Brazilian journalist Bruno Rodrigues takes a trip to Sao Paulo. Continue reading → Despacito, From The Charts to The Football Terrace
Copa90 tell the story of how Despacito, not just one of the biggest songs of the year but also one of the most popular songs heard on stadium terraces, has become a football phenomenon Continue reading → Photo Blog: Capturing the World Cup, Ireland vs Austria
Photographer Denis Vahey brilliantly captures the matchday atmosphere at Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Austria in Dublin. Continue reading → One Year to Go to the World Cup
In 12 months’ time, the FIFA World Cup will kick off in Russia and Copa90 set the scene by explaining why it’s the greatest competition on Earth. Continue reading → Green Army’s Finest Hour
It was both our lowest ebb and tournament highlight. Humiliated at the hands of Spain, on this day in 2012, the Irish fans in Poland endeared themselves to the watching world. Continue reading → The Nation Holds Its Breath: Watch the Full Film
On the day of the most important football match in Irish history, an expectant father is torn between witnessing the miracle of childbirth and the miracle of reaching the quarter finals of the World Cup. Now you can watch the new Irish short film, produced by the famous Weinstein Company, in full. Continue reading → Why the Madrid Derby is Bigger than El Clasico
One half of the city of Madrid is preparing for the Champions League final this weekend. In their latest Derby Days, Copa90 travelled to the Spanish capital to witness the last ever fixture between Atletico and Real at the Vicente Calderon. Continue reading → Voices of the First Division
“The fact that it’s eccentric is part of the appeal”. The League of Ireland First Division often struggles for crowds and media attention but it still attracts passionate fans. Paul Cahill’s short film takes in Shelbourne versus Longford Town in the EA Sports Cup and gets the thoughts of Irish football diehards. Continue reading → Northern Exposure: Will the Proposed Canadian Premier League Thrive or Fail?
As Canada announces its intentions to bid for the World Cup with the USA and Mexico, from Póg Mo Goal Magazine Issue 3, Devon Rowcliffe examines the pitfalls that face the upcoming Canadian Premier League. Continue reading → Photo Blog: Capturing the World Cup, Ireland vs Wales
Photographer Denis Vahey brilliantly captures the matchday atmosphere at Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Wales in Dublin. Continue reading → Germany’s Most Hated Club…But Has it Gone Too Far?
After a recent incident at Borussia Dortmund, Conor Thompson asks if German football’s dislike of RB Leipzig has overstepped the mark. Continue reading → Put Em Under Pressure 2017 Remix
Ahead of Ireland’s monumental World Cup qualifier with Wales, DJ Alli B has released a 2017 remix of iconic Irish football anthem Put Em Under Pressure with a video featuring freestyle football artist Philip Clarke. Continue reading → Shamrock Rovers, It’s More Than 90 Minutes
Shamrock Rovers have put together a brilliant video feature on the matchday experience at Tallaght Stadium. Continue reading → Rovers vs Bohs: the Dublin Derby
We teamed up with Copa90 to tell you why you need to look out for Shamrock Rovers versus Bohemians. Continue reading → Shelbourne vs Longford Town: A Photo Essay
Journalist, broadcaster, and Longford Town fan Eamonn Donohoe flew home to Ireland for the opening game of the 2017 League of Ireland season to watch his side take on Shelbourne. And he captured it on camera. Continue reading → Barcelona to Oriel: Dundalk’s Catalonia Supporters’ Club
Albert Isern and Marc Barrachina both live in Barcelona but had never met. By chance they both took an interest in Irish football just as Stephen Kenny was becoming the saviour of Dundalk FC. Captivated by their story, and impressed with the passion in the League of Ireland, they became fully-fledged Lilywhites fans and have founded the Irish champions’ most unlikely supporters’ club. Continue reading → New FIFA Needs New Direction
From internal scandals to human rights abuses in World Cup hosting countries, the new FIFA is facing critical issues. In interviews with the former General Secretary M. Zen Ruffinen and journalist Jamil Chade, FanVox, a social enterprise empowering fans, asks how willing and able are the new men in charge to improve the tarnished image of global football’s bosses? Continue reading → Severed Bulls’ Heads & Hatred: The Real Story of RB Leipzig
Copa90 tell the story of how RB Leipzig became the most hated team in Germany, and their journey to the top of the Bundesliga. Continue reading → How the Rebel Army Saved Cork City
Following their sensational FAI Cup win, we’re reposting this article looking at the growing phenomenon of supporter-owned football clubs in Ireland, with the spotlight on Cork City. Borne from the official supporters club, the FORAS trust became the saviours of the southern giant as she flirted with extinction. Continue reading → Featured: Copa90 in Profile
With over 1 million subscribers, COPA90 has become the home of football culture. Travelling the planet to tell the story of football through the fans, they have, as they say themselves, been welcomed into people’s homes, bars, and stadiums, making films that celebrate the greatest game on Earth. They sat down with Póg Mo Goal. Continue reading → Green Army: Irish Fan Portraits in Moldova
‘Green Army’ is a photographic portrait series by Denis Vahey capturing die-hard Irish football supporters. These fans follow the Boys in Green through thick and thin. This edition features the World Cup qualifier in Moldova.
Continue reading → Art of Football Collection
Art of Football produce amazing limited-edition t-shirts and prints inspired by those moments in games you never forget. Continue reading → Photo Blog: Capturing the World Cup
Photographer Denis Vahey brilliantly captures the matchday atmosphere at Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia in Dublin. Continue reading → COPA Caps
Pyro fans and football romantics will be pleased with the new caps from Dutch football t-shirt company, COPA. Continue reading → Video: EURO 2016 Revisited
A group of Irish fans have posted a quite brilliantly produced video documenting their entire trip to France for Euro 2016. This is sure to bring back memories for the rest of the Green Army.
Continue reading → Póg Mo Goal Magazine – Issue 3 Order Now
Featuring 40 pages of excellent feature writing and beautiful photography and illustrations from contributors across the globe. Póg Mo Goal issue 3 is now available for pre-order. Continue reading → St. Pauli: Welcome Hell Tunnel
Once dubbed ‘the world’s coolest club’ Hamburg outfit St. Pauli have drawn admiration again with their latest player tunnel revamp. Continue reading → Capturing the Euros: Poland-Germany in Paris
Photographer of football culture Przemek Niciejewski was with the fans of Poland and Germany at their Euro 2016 group stage game in Paris. Continue reading → EURO 2016 Diary: We’re Not Going Home
Ireland’s Euro 2016 adventure is continuing in glorious style thanks to one of our greatest ever nights which could inspire a new generation, writes Fionn O’Dea in Lille. Continue reading → EURO 2016 Diary: Clinging to Hope
After Swedish optimism, Irish fans’ hopes were shattered with the Boys in Green beaten in Bordeaux. With one more shot at redemption, we’re down but we’re not out, writes Fionn O’Dea in France. Continue reading →