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Sport

The forgotten women’s football film banned in Brazil

Onda Nova — With cross-dressing footballers, lesbian sex and the dawn of women’s football, the cult movie was first released in 1983, before being censored by the country’s military dictatorship. Now restored and re-released, it’s being shown in London at this year’s BFI Flare film festival.

Written by: Jake Hall
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The Zambian football team empowering young women through joy

After being commissioned to film a documentary about sustainable agriculture in Kabamba, Sam Mulvey soon discovered an entirely different side to the village.

Written by: Sam Mulvey
Photography

The subversive jerseys challenging the toxic sides of football fandom

Football fanatic and fashion designer Hattie Crowther’s ‘Fuck the Fans’ is giving a new face to fandom in response to racist abuse suffered by England players after Euros 2020.

Written by: Isaac Muk
Outdoors

Exploring the football fanatic culture of the Middle East

New photo book ‘Football كرة القدم’ draws together pictures from over a dozen photographers to explore the region’s vibrant football culture.

Written by: Isaac Muk
Photography

Capturing the many faces of real female football fans

This Fan Girl — After realising the portrayal of female football fans was pretty dire, friends Amy and Laura devised This Fan Girl, a photography project that shows the many faces of girls who love the beautiful game.

Written by: Ella Guthrie

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