by Amy Hamerslagh | May 23, 2025 | Groundwork
A fusion of street football, social media and mainstream sport is brought to life by ‘Baller League’. A community of players, influencers and fans gather together at the Copper Box Arena, all with the aim to see the game grow in different ways. Lorenzo Spinelli, a...
by Gus Ballantine | May 23, 2025 | Innovation, Technology
In 2020, Kevin De Bruyne became the first player to turn to data and analytics to negotiate his contract renewal with Manchester City. Sidelines meets the consultancy behind the move that introduced data-driven decisions to some of football’s biggest contracts. ...
by Cerys Jones | May 23, 2025 | Media, Top Story
As Lisbon prepares to host the UEFA Women’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona, Sidelines spoke to broadcaster Kate Mason about the role of media in the competition’s future. Disney+ has since been announced as the new rightsholders ahead of the...
by Amy Hamerslagh | Apr 28, 2025 | Community, Top Story
AFC Wimbledon have been promoted to League One after a playoff victory over Walsall FC but to reach Wembley, they had to overcome one of their biggest challenges of their history: a flooded stadium. This captivating tale of resilience, community, and passion...
by Amy Hamerslagh | Apr 28, 2025 | Groundwork
In Liverpool lies Goodison Park, a ground built by the fans. Carpenters, roofers and painters all gave their labour for free to build the home of Everton Football Club in 1892. Archibald Leitch created it, with embroidery of a cross-bead design which is an actual...
