Football Travel by Outside Write

Travel the world of football with us. We discuss the best football travel experiences and destinations, plus football history and culture with writers and bloggers. Supported by football travel, history and culture blog, OutsideWrite.co.uk

Football in Madrid with Dermot Corrigan 03/15/2026

Football in Madrid with Dermot Corrigan My guest today is Dermot Corrigan, who writes about Spanish football for The Athletic. We're discussing the football scene in Madrid, including both the big clubs, but also some of the more interesting stories from the 'barrios' (neighbourhoods) in Rayo Vallecano, Leganés and Getafe. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/40212205

Mundiales: The World Cup from the South American Perspective, with Mark Biram 03/08/2026

Mundiales: The World Cup from the South American Perspective, with Mark Biram I am joined by Mark Biram, co-author with Tim Vickery of a new book on the World Cup from the South American perspective called 'Mundiales'. We look back at how South America, in many ways, created the World Cup as we know it, and what South American success means to countries. We focus on Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/40199460

The History of Real Madrid with Miguel Pereira 03/01/2026

The History of Real Madrid with Miguel Pereira My guest is Miguel Pereira to discuss his new book, The Greatest, which covers the history of Real Madrid, majoring on some of the lesser-known or misunderstood elements of the club's history. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/40162370

Groundhopping in Serbia with Nebojša Marković 02/22/2026

Groundhopping in Serbia with Nebojša Marković My guest is Belgrade-based sports journalist Nebojša Marković, and we're discussing groundhopping in Serbia. We also discuss the history of football in the country, including that great Red Star team of 1991. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/40124950

Red Star Paris 11/23/2025

Red Star Paris I am joined today by Simon Binns, whose new book is a biography of the famously left-wing and rebellious Paris club, Red Star. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38977790

The Slum Sport: The Pivotal 1985/86 English First Division with Chris Lepkowski 11/16/2025

The Slum Sport: The Pivotal 1985/86 English First Division with Chris Lepkowski My guest is Chris Lepkowski, whose new book, The Slum Sport, tells the story of the difficult post-Heysel, post-Bradford fire season, when English football was at its lowest ebb and hooliganism was rife. Chris argues that the 1985/86 season was, in many ways, a turning point that led ultimately to the creation of the Premier League in 1992. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38977110

Looking for the Soul of Football, with Alex Bysouth 11/09/2025

Looking for the Soul of Football, with Alex Bysouth My guest is BBC journalist Alex Bysouth, whose new book, Football for the Soul, covers his search to rediscover 'the beauty in the beautiful game'. It's a journey that takes him to Bilbao, Naples, Paris, Cambridge, and elsewhere. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38739500

Once Upon a Time in La Liga, with Brendan Madden 11/02/2025

Once Upon a Time in La Liga, with Brendan Madden I am joined by Brendan Madden, otherwise known as 'Fútbol es La Leche' on social media. His new book, Once Upon a Time in La Liga, is a brilliant collection of short stories of lesser known incidents and characters from Spanish football history. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38723215

The Cultural Significance of Liverpool FC with Alan McDougall 10/26/2025

The Cultural Significance of Liverpool FC with Alan McDougall My guest is Alan McDougall, whose latest book, Dreams and Songs to Sing, is a people's history of Liverpool FC. We discuss the club's role in the city and abroad, Liverpool's identity, and how the club's success has often been at odds with the city's fortunes. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38525350

The 'Basque Children of 1937' with Christopher Evans (+ bonus talk on Football Against Fascism) 10/19/2025

The 'Basque Children of 1937' with Christopher Evans (+ bonus talk on Football Against Fascism) I am joined for a second time by Christopher Evans, author of Los Leones, the definitive biography in English of Athletic Club de Bilbao, to discuss the incredible story of several Basque refugee children who came to Britain to escape the Spanish Civil War and ended up becoming prominent footballers. This is I referenced in the interview about the Clapton Community Football Club International Brigades away shirt. The second part of the podcast is a talk I gave recently on the history of football against fascism for Brigata Ultra Clapton and the Associazione Nazionale Partigiani d'Italia (ANPI - the National Italian Partisans' Association) Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38480230

Football Heritage with Rory Bryce 10/12/2025

Football Heritage with Rory Bryce My guest is Rory Bryce from the website and podcast. We're looking at how clubs and nations are, or should, celebrate their football history. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38441640

The Jewish Clubs of Europe 10/05/2025

The Jewish Clubs of Europe My guest is Dr Pavel Brunssen from the University of Heidelberg in Germany. His new book explores four European clubs with a Jewish connection: Ajax, Bayern München, FK Austria Wien and Tottenham Hotspur. How did these identities come about, and why are they often problematic? Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38440775

The Cultural Significance of Diego Maradona 09/28/2025

The Cultural Significance of Diego Maradona Latin Americanist, Dr Pete Watson from the University of Leeds in England, joins me for a record fifth appearance to discuss the cultural significance of Diego Armando Maradona ahead of the fifth anniversary of his passing later this year. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38220730

Copa90 with Eli Mengem 09/21/2025

Copa90 with Eli Mengem My guest is Eli Mengem from the YouTube channel, Copa90. We discuss his career highlights, such as the Copa Libertadores final that never was between Boca and River, and 'Once in a Lifetime' about Argentina's 2022 World Cup win. We also discuss his favourite groundhopping experiences and where he'd like to go but hasn't yet... Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38220575

The British Pioneers of South American Football 09/14/2025

The British Pioneers of South American Football My guest is Shafik Meghji, author of Small Earthquakes, in which he explores British involvement and legacy in South America. The most prominent legacy is probably football, so we look at the pioneers in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and beyond. Other podcasts we mention in this podcast include: Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38212030

San Lorenzo de Almagro 09/07/2025

San Lorenzo de Almagro My guest is Will Dalton, author of 'Oh, San Lorenzo', a new book all about San Lorenzo de Almagro, one of Argentina's traditional 'Big Five'. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/38049280

Brazilian Football with Tim Vickery 08/31/2025

Brazilian Football with Tim Vickery Tim Vickery is the leading English-language expert on Brazilian football. Tim joins me to discuss the current state of football in Brazil. We discuss a broad range of topics on contemporary Brazilian football, including the gentrification of the sport, the legacy of the 2014 World Cup, and the state of the national side. Visit for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37862710

Football in a State of Emergency with David Goldblatt 08/24/2025

Football in a State of Emergency with David Goldblatt I welcome David Goldblatt onto the podcast to discuss his latest book, Injury Time: Football in a State of Emergency. We discuss the role of populism in football and also the changing economics of the game. Visit for more football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37834515

The Politics of Football Shirts, with Joey D'Urso 08/17/2025

The Politics of Football Shirts, with Joey D'Urso My guest is journalist Joey D'Urso, whose new book, More Than a Shirt, explores the politics around 22 football shirts from across the world. Visit for more football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37609485

The Zambian Air Tragedy of 1993 08/10/2025

The Zambian Air Tragedy of 1993 My guest is Jay Mwamba, author of Crash of the Buffalo, which explores the tragic story of the 1993 air crash that killed many of the promising Zambian national side. We look at the players involved, the incident itself, and how the nation recovered in the aftermath of the disaster. Visit for more football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37608975

Bohemian Football Club, Dublin 08/03/2025

Bohemian Football Club, Dublin I am joined by Seán McCabe, climate justice officer at Bohemian FC, and club historian to discuss the history and culture of Dublin's oldest surviving football club. We look at the club's long history of progressive social activism, discuss its fan-ownership model, and - of course - talk about the marketing power of its shirts. Visit for more football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on , , , and Check out Chris Lee’s three books: · Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World · The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism · Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37501970

South American Fan Culture 07/27/2025

South American Fan Culture My guest is Rodrigo Barneschi from São Paulo, Brazil. His book, Outsiders: A Football Fanatic's South American Odyssey, has been translated into English and explores the experience of an away fan in South America. Rodrigo and I discuss fan culture across the continent, from the 'torcidas' of Brazil to the 'barra brava' of Argentina and Uruguay. /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37255085

Football and National Identity in Uruguay 07/13/2025

Football and National Identity in Uruguay My guest is Will Huddleston, a PhD student of Latin American studies at the University of Cambridge. Will studied the relationship between national identity and football in Uruguay while in Montevideo. It's a fascinating conversation... /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37208115

The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores 06/29/2025

The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores My guest is Argentinian football writer Luciano Wernicke, whose latest book 'The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores' explores the murkier side of South American club football's premier tournament. /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/37069335

Football, Colonialism, and Racism with Ronny Blaschke 06/15/2025

Football, Colonialism, and Racism with Ronny Blaschke My guest is Ronny Blaschke, whose latest book 'Football and Racism' explores the relationship between football and colonialism. We look at football's role in the European colonial past, including the British, French, and German empires. What is their legacy today? /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/36915905

Groundhopping 100 Stadiums with Author Matt Coughlan 06/01/2025

Groundhopping 100 Stadiums with Author Matt Coughlan My guest is , author of . Matt's new book explores the experience of visiting 100 football grounds, focusing on non-league and less mainstream clubs, sparked by his disillusionment with Arsenal and the Premier League. /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/36642760

The History of Nottingham Forest 05/18/2025

The History of Nottingham Forest My guest is Matt Oldroyd from the Nottingham Forest fan group, . Matt's new book, Trailblazers, explores the history of one of the world's oldest and most historically significant football clubs, two-times European champions Nottingham Forest. We look at what the club - and the city of Nottingham - has contributed to the game in England and worldwide. /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/36451435

Football in Verona / Italian Footballing Partisans 05/04/2025

Football in Verona / Italian Footballing Partisans My guest is Richard Hough, author of Verona Campione, a new book about Hellas Verona's surprise 1985 Scudetto win. We also discuss the ultrà scene in Verona, and the city's other clubs, Chievo and Virtus. After my chat with Richard, I've tagged on a talk I gave recently on football against fascism in Italy before and during World War II, recorded at Manchester's Festa della Liberazione. /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/36338555

Spanish Football Culture with Miguel Pereira 04/20/2025

Spanish Football Culture with Miguel Pereira I welcome back onto the podcast to discuss his new book, . Following the success of his first book in English, , a deep-dive into football in his native Portugal, Miguel pops next door to explore the diverse and deeply rooted cultural identities that make up Spanish football. In Pasión, Miguel demonstrates how football reflects the country's complex social and regional differences. /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/36204260

The Kentish Roots of Newell's Old Boys 04/06/2025

The Kentish Roots of Newell's Old Boys In this podcast, I speak to four people involved in the telling of the story of Argentinian club Newell's Old Boys. Founded in 1903, the Rosario-based club was inspired to play by the influence of Isaac Newell, born in Kent, England, who moved to Argentina and set up a school where football and physical education complemented academic studies. In this podcast, we hear from (in order): Adrian Pope, who has been campaigning for a statue of Isaac Newell in his hometown of Strood for more than 20 years Amanda J. Thomas, who's writing a biography of Isaac Newell Jon Rye, who curated an exhibition about Newell in 2022 Margarita Newell, great-great-granddaughter of Isaac Newell and great-granddaughter of Claudio Newell, the club's founder /episode/index/show/outsidewrite/id/35850895

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