Month: August 2015

Ireland’s National Training Centre

The Republic of Ireland national squad has moved its training base to the Football Association of Ireland’s new National Training Centre at Abbotstown, Dublin. Here’s a look at the new facility.

Refugees Welcome

The current arrival of refugees into Germany has sparked a mix of responses, from welcoming parties in cities like Hamburg, to outbreaks of neo-Nazi-led violence in other locations. The country’s football clubs, however, are uniting in a show of solidarity.

Thiago Alcantara “371”

Bayern Munich’s Thiago Alcantara chronicled what life is like for a professional footballer with a long-term injury in an insightful and emotional four-part documentary, “371”

“I Love Ian Harte”

One of Ireland’s great set-piece specialists has called time on his football career.

Coasting Along: Bohemian Like You

Bohemians 1905 versus FK Příbram. In his second column from Prague, ex-pat David Toms updates us on the fortunes of his adopted club in a new city, but not before seeking out a decent pre-match taste of home.

Football Map by Dorothy

Made up of the names of over 500 iconic people and places including Villa Park, Stamford Bridge, Maine Road, Anfield, Celtic Park and Camp Nou, Football Map is designed by UK design studio Dorothy.