violence

Brazil’s Hooligans, The Dark Side of the Beautiful Game

Forget what newspapers say about Brazilian hooliganism. I’ve seen and been living it for years. I didn’t need to read or hear about it. Nobody had to tell me how it is to be in a train or a bus with your mates when rivals attack, I myself have already lived it. For many times I also had to run from police even though my photographer card was on my chest. Brazilian photo-journalist Gabriel Uchida explores the dark side of the beautiful game.

Carnival Atmosphere’s Unlikely to Last

In the next of our Brazil Series, amid continuing anger ahead of the World Cup, the contrast couldn’t be greater between Carnival, now underway, and the summer’s festival of football. Revellers on the streets brought Brazil to a stand-still at the weekend. A repeat in June could spell a nightmare for FIFA and the image the tournament hosts want to convey to the watching world.

Calcio Storico, Florence’s Fight Club

In June each year, the city of Florence plays host to an early form of football that originated in Italy, and it’s violent. Calcio Storico recreates games that took place in the artistic capital, with its roots dating back to Roman times.