We are, indeed, back for a third season!

Well, I think it's turned out quite well, what about you @claptoncfc.co.uk 😉? #CrossStitch ⚽️🪡🏳️‍⚧️

"There are other more incendiary options. One would be for the UK and others to properly adhere to their obligations under international law." @profmabon.bsky.social on the Gaza genocide. theconversation.com/gaza-is-star...

Yes, the @footpolpodcast.bsky.social is taking a break for the summer. But @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social and I won't be disappearing entirely. We're going to be working on new episodes and welcome suggestions for episode topics, guests and possible collaborations with like minded podcasters!

Ciao! Il primo episodio d FootPol in italiano e' qui! Abbiamo intervistato Maurizio Affuso di RAGE Sport che ci ha raccontato la storia del brand di abbigliamento sportivo, il legame col @claptoncfc.co.uk e perche' sport e politica sono strettamente connessi! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

New limited edition Clapton CFC trans solidarity goalkeeper shirt is available to pre-order now 🔥 All profits go to the Trans Legal Clinic ✊ The one-off window to buy closes on May 30 then they will be manufactured. www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/20/c...

It's out! Our latest episode on football and politics in Indonesia with Andy Fuller is here!

Starmer's Britain. Not even subtle.

With @leogoretti.bsky.social and Bluesky-less Emidio Diodato, we are putting together a panel on sport and international relations for next SISP in Naples. Deadline is 25th of May. All details are available here: www.sisp.it/en/conferenc... Please get in touch if you want to discuss!

With it being non-league finals day in England yesterday, this week's episode is a highly topical one, looking at the issues and challenges associated with non-league football with journalist Paul Caulfield. Have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

And as an aside, hosts @guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social were in the Wembley crowd that saw @theshots.bsky.social win the Trophy. Guy is still celebrating this morning!

Our latest episode is now out where we talk to the @sepad.bsky.social team at @lancasteruni.bsky.social about their new report on politics and identity and football in the Middle East. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Please help if you can! Cardiff Dragons do so much for inclusivity in football ♥️🏳️‍🌈

Even mainstream media has now admitted that Israel was lying. Medics were executed in cold blood. This is the umpteenth time it happens, and the media is allowing this to happen by knowingly failing to report/hiding the truth. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Our new episode is out! We talked to @seanmccaba.bsky.social sky.social of member-owned Irish club @bfcdublin.bsky.social about what it's doing for climate justice in its community as well as other social and political issues it cares about. Do check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

Words can't describe what we are allowing to happen. Shame, shame, shame. www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

cosmopolitismo 💚✊🏾 Noi siamo cosmopoliti e @footpolpodcast.bsky.social is a treasure.

Pleasure to host @charlgsport.bsky.social on FootPol. Today marks International Transgender Day of Visibility, and we should really not forget the daily struggle of our LGBTIQA+ friends and comrades in the current political climate. Their battles are our battles.

This is beyond belief. Genocide broadcast for everyone to know, and still our cowardly leaders don't do anything to stop it. Shameful, shameful.

We're really pleased to welcome back @carriesparkle.bsky.social in our new episode to talk about her new book, "Flying the Flag", which explores how and why British women travelled abroad over the years to follow their footballing dreams. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

Our new episode with the one and only @carriesparkle.bsky.social is out! Please check it out!

A pleasure to join @footpolpodcast.bsky.social again to talk about some of the environmental and sustainability implications of the multi-country (and multi-continent) 2030 men's World Cup: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

Our latest episode on the 2030 World Cup is now out! We look at Morocco's precarious economic situation and occupation of Western Sahara while Open University's @ljmabon.bsky.social discusses environmental and sustainability issues and concerns. Check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

This is not war. It's a genocide. Shame on those who keep finding excuses to justify this carnage. www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/...

Here's a beautiful edit of one of our actions at ISA! #EndScholasticide #EndGenocide #FreePalestine #DemocracyAtISA #MembersVote #BDSatISA #TheElephantInTheBallroom #PresidentsAddress

So proud of this one! We spoke to @jonawils.bsky.social, author of many books on football, contributor on @theguardian.com, editor of @theblizzard.bsky.social (and much more!) about the relationship between football styles/tactics and politics. Do check it out!

Look at our fantastic colleagues bringing democracy to @isanet.bsky.social . In the last months, the organisation has done everything to prevent members from discussing Palestine and BDS. But our colleagues didn't give in to attempts to silence and intimidate them ♥️

This week on It Was What It Was, how did tactics change after Pep Guardiola left Barcelona and what's going on now? podfollow.com/1745066482

Senior academic colleagues: precarious academic speaking here. Now more than ever, we need you to advocate for us and to show us your tangible support.

So happy to see this out, please do read it and share! Thanks to my fab co-editor Javier Bordon, to @profmabon.bsky.social and Edward Wastnidge for hosting us, and to all our wonderful contributors. www.sepad.org.uk/report/footb...

We mention in the interview that @kristianulrichsen.bsky.social also has a new book coming out, The Kingdom of Football. It's not published until August, but you can pre-order it now from Hurst publishers here. Please do so if you can! www.hurstpublishers.com/book/kingdom...

New episode!! Gulf expert @kristianulrichsen.bsky.social talked to us about football in Saudi, Qatar and the UAE: why governments are investing in ther game and the impact those choices are having. It's a fascinating, informative and balanced discussion. Do check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/

Really good interview on @footpolpodcast.bsky.social with #Lewes FC What a proper community club looks like, and a refreshingly honest/frank interviewee podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

In everlasting memory of Marco Pantani. 21 years and not forgotten. In memoria di Marco Pantani. 21 anni e mai dimenticato. youtu.be/Im-z75LfP38?...

🍉 On 13th February, the ISA Council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA You can also share your own supporting videos with us @bdsatisa.bsky.social

@lewesfcsupporters.club should be of interest!

Our latest episode on another community club is out: Lewes FC. Director Joe Short talks about the fan-owned club's campaigns for equality in the men's and women's games, ending gambling in football and achieving environmental sustainability. It's one not to miss! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

🍉On 13th February, the ISA Council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA

🍉On 13th February, the ISA Council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA

🍉On 13th February, the ISA Council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA

🍉On 13th February, the ISA Council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA

🍉On 13th February, the ISA Council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA

🍉It's time for the ISA to take a stand against genocide #BDSatISA

🍉International Studies folks: we invite you to stand with your Palestinian colleagues by sharing your own videos in support of the ISA Council motion on genocide & scholasticide. Simply post, tag @bdsatisa.bsky.social & we'll share. Full motion here: drive.google.com/file/d/1YGq2...

🍉On 13th February, the ISA council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA

🍉On 13th February, the ISA council will be voting on a motion against #scholasticide & for #BDS. ISA members: please urge your section & caucus chairs to vote in favour of the motion🍉 #BDSatISA

We're pleased our new episode is out! Iraq Football Podcast's Hassanane Balal talks about the challenges Iraqi football has faced and its rise and rise after the 2003 war, culminating in the 2007 Asian Cup victory. We also discuss prospects for the 2026 World Cup! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

And it's out! The Beautiful Game in Troubled Times: Iraq’s Football Saga ft. Hassanane Balal of Iraq Football Podcast available on all platforms and here: buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

Our latest episode is out! Hong Kong Poly Uni's Chun Wing Lee talked about football and politics in the territory and China. A fascinating conversation, offering an insight into the original Asian powerhouse. Check it out and like, share and subscribe! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...