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The Hardest Week: Football, Loss and Healing Together

Jota’s death has reminded us how fragile we all are There’s something about this one that hit different. Maybe it's because Diogo Jota was one of ours. Maybe it's because he had just started the next chapter of his life. Maybe it's because he died alongside his brother. Maybe it's all of that. Or maybe...

Derby Disgrace: Football’s Fight Against Hate Continues

Reflecting on a Dark Day: Lessons from the Merseyside Derby Incident Football, at its core, is a unifying sport, celebrated worldwide for its ability to bring people together from all walks of life. Yet, incidents like the one reported by Harry Stedman in the Evening Standard serve as stark reminders of the shadows that linger...