Will Huddleston caught up with the directors of Pelé to discuss how they approached making their documentary about Brazil’s legendary footballer. Sounds and Colours: When I imagine Pelé, I picture a FIFA corporate wall around him. How did... Read Article
Shortly after winning the Copa América in July of this year, Lionel Messi dedicated the victory to friends, family, and 45 million Argentines. But one man deserved special mention: “el Diego”. There was no need for further clarification,... Read Article
The most striking moment of Pelé (David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas, 2021) is barely in the frame: in the aftermath of the 1970 World Cup Final, as the camera zooms out to capture a mounting pitch invasion, the Italian... Read Article
What a World Cup the 2014 FIFA mundial has been so far. Many sports analysts say powerhouses Brazil, Argentina, and Germany, haven’t been at their best, yet all three are set to play in the quarterfinals. Then there’s... Read Article
Forget Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez. Forget Shakira too! Even forget “Desculpa Neymar” and MC Guime. The best World Cup song has come from Chile and it’s by Planta Carnívora and Adrianigual. We have to admit that Planta Carnívora... Read Article
You’re probably finding there’s just not enough football on at the moment. But fear not, for the good people at Alborada Films will be screening new Argentinean documentary Goals for Girls (or Mujeres con Pelotas in its original title) this... Read Article
Now that the 2014 FIFA World Cup is hours away, cities from Barcelona to Zurich have Brazil-themed events lined up. (You can check out our nifty guide to London happenings (not all futbol-related) here.) Across the pond in... Read Article
Since Carnival season in much of the Caribbean and Latin America is right around the corner, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup inches near, I’ve developed an extra penchant for music that sounds like a celebration. And new... Read Article
One cannot discuss Colombian history of the 1990s without a mention of the national soccer teams of the era. After all, the squads of that decade made Colombian history, qualifying for three World Cups in a row—Italy ’90, USA... Read Article
