What does the David Beckham documentary teach us about about controlling parents in sport?

Mary Woessner, Victoria University; Alexandra Parker, Victoria University, and Aurélie Pankowiak, Victoria University In the Netflix documentary Beckham, the footballer is asked how he coped with the abuse of his entire country after the 1998 men’s football World Cup. David Beckham responds: I was able to handle being abused by the fans […] because of the way my dad had been to me. A poignant … Continue reading What does the David Beckham documentary teach us about about controlling parents in sport?

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Investing in football memorabilia: The value of football programmes and how to grab a bargain

It’s no secret that there was once a craze around football memorabilia, but an interest seems to be reigniting. But, many fans now aren’t sure of what to look for and how much an item they already own in storage could be worth. For football programmes in particular, we look at which editions have sold for the most money and offer you advice on how … Continue reading Investing in football memorabilia: The value of football programmes and how to grab a bargain

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Who has the ‘greenest’ football stadium

With the 2018 World Cup well underway and full of surprises, a UK energy company decided to take a slightly different look at the beautiful game – examining which stadiums have the biggest and smallest environmental impact. Clubs and countries around the globe have being doing their part to cut their energy usage, reduce their carbon footprint and act more responsibly. The infographic below from … Continue reading Who has the ‘greenest’ football stadium