Fußball 101

Fußball 101: Saying goodbye

Anfield’s treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold has got tongues wagging; in Germany, things are done very differently

May 16 •

Fußball 101: Die Polizei

Several recent court cases are putting the policing of football under harsh scrutiny. Are German authorities disproportionately targeting fans and…

Jan 17 •

Fußball 101: Stadium Scran

Don’t give me any of that posh muck. Eine bratwurst bitte.

Dec 13, 2024 •

Fußball 101: Naming a football club

TSV? VfL? Why are there so many numbers? What does Borussia even mean? A brief explainer on naming conventions in German football

Nov 8, 2024 •

Fußball 101: Verbandspokale

A look at the history of Germany’s regional cup competitions

Sep 13, 2024 •

Fußball 101: 50+1 Rule explained

The eternal debate: does mandated fan power stymie growth, or protect clubs from the vagaries of billionaires and petrostates?

Aug 30, 2024 •

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