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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 1h

Enjoyed this. I wrote a review of the field about digital fan practices and transnational fandoms in Latin America this summer for an edited volume (not published yet), so fascinating to listen and see comparisons and contrasts in the issues discussed between African and LA fans of European soccer

The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

⚽ New #FootPolPodcast!

Why do millions of Africans back European clubs?

We talk to Dr. Manasseh Chiwesha & Dr. Solomon Waleola about fandom, identity, betting & how African fans made global football their own.

🎧 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

#Football #Africa #Culture

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Leeds City of Languages @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 1d

Leeds City of Languages is a vibrant celebration of the city's languages, cultures, and communities, highlighting our connections with the world.
Check out our webpage: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfl

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 2d

Randomly on a city break in Paris, years ago, I bought on a whim a compilation of African music called Indigo Africa. On it is one of catchiest football songs, by Mbongeni Ngema, called 'Laduma!' Give it a listen, what a banger www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPPt...

Laduma! (Live)

YouTube video by Mbongeni Ngema - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 4d

Here’s the link to the webpage with info on all the events going on leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk

Leeds City of Languages

leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk

Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 4d

Leeds city of languages events coming up next month. So many talks, events, films and language tasters going on. I’m doing a free talk as one event. Here’s the link leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/events/talk-... if you want to come along. Check out the full programme!

Talk: Football in Colombia: a decade of meaning, by Dr Pete Watson | Leeds City of Languages

leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 9d

So many things wrong in this article about British ice hockey. Ends up misrepresenting the hundreds of women who regularly attend the sport and are knowledgeable and passionate fans. Crowds at ice hockey much more welcoming and less toxic than most other sports www.ft.com/content/9293...

How romance readers rescued British ice hockey

Rinks are full. Players are stars. A new generation of female fans are to thank

www.ft.com

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Football Heritage @footballheritage.bsky.social · 9d

Our podcast covers the roots, culture and history of the beautiful game.

Club histories. Supporter culture. Lost clubs.

Everything in between and beyond.

You can listen to our podcast and follow us on your preferred platform here ⬇️

linktr.ee/footyheritage

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 10d

This came out last Sunday but it’s ready and waiting for you to give it a listen … you know you want to

Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.bsky.social · 10d

Just a heads-up for fans of football #history, my latest podcast is with @drpetewatson.bsky.social of the University of Leeds, and we’re discussing the cultural significance of Diego Maradona 🇦🇷

Just look for ‘Football Travel by Outside Write’ wherever you get your podcasts.

Here’s a taster…

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 11d

FINALLY!! Only 3 weeks late

Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 11d

I’ve missed this. Really enjoyed lecturing this week after a long summer. Was in full flight today with a very keen 2nd year issues in Hispanic cinema class. Good fun. Looking forward to classes next week already

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.bsky.social · 14d

I am giving a talk about the history of football against fascism

🗓️ Friday, 10 October 2025
⏰ 18.00
📍 Marx Memorial Library, London, EC1R 0DU
🚇 Farringdon

More 👉🏼 substack.com/@outsidewrit...

If you're in London, come along!

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 13d

Still waiting and waiting for a job to be done…

Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 13d

Showing the Argentinians and Uruguayans how to play football well in 1904.

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 14d

Irish rugby touring side beats a Chilean select XV 30-0 at the Stade Français club in Santiago on Saturday 9th August 1952. Always interesting to see these often forgotten sporting encounters and tours #Chilerugby #irelandrugby #rugbyhistory

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.bsky.social · 16d

NEW PODCAST 🎙️

I welcome @drpetewatson.bsky.social onto the podcast to discuss the cultural significance of Diego Maradona as the fifth anniversary of his passing approaches.

Find it wherever you get your podcasts... #Maradona

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SPLAS at The University of Leeds @splasatleeds.bsky.social · 16d

Looking for a football culture podcast? @drpetewatson.bsky.social discusses the cultural, political & historical meaning & significance of 'El pibe de oro' Diego Maradona in the Outside Write podcast as the 5th anniversary of his death approaches. Listen to it on: open.spotify.com/episode/35ID...

The Cultural Significance of Diego Maradona

open.spotify.com

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 16d

This is the image I mention

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 16d

It’s a tricky one. He’s more of a street fighter than a pibe perhaps, but some of the elements are there. The likes of Ortega are close. The fantasy and the tricks need to be there, plus the kid element that connects with boyhood and memories of it

Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 16d

The latest podcast episode of the excellent @outsidewrite.bsky.social is available. Chris and I discuss the cultural, political and historical significance and meaning of DIego Maradona as the 5th anniversary of his death approaches. open.spotify.com/episode/35ID... like, share and subscribe

The Cultural Significance of Diego Maradona

open.spotify.com

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 17d

This is contemptible from the USA fans. Not really a surprise. Pretty representative

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 17d

Unbelievable implosion from Durham. Hampshire saved quite undeservedly. Shouldn’t stop tough questions being asked and a hell of a lot of hard work needed from batters, coaches and the management team over the winter

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Outside Write (Chris Lee) ⚽️ @outsidewrite.bsky.social · 17d

Ahead of tomorrow's podcast with @drpetewatson.bsky.social from the University of Leeds about the cultural significance of Diego #Maradona, here are a few of my favourite murals that I've taken of him in Napoli 🇮🇹and Buenos Aires🇦🇷

Note the religious vibes; we'll be diving into this...

#Argentina

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 18d

Perhaps one for your diaries

FootyCon @footycon.bsky.social · 18d

We’re excited to announce that the location for #FootyCon26 is…

LONDON!!

Join us at Fulham FC’s Craven Cottage on the 12th & 13th of June 2026 for the latest edition of our annual conference to enjoy lots of great people talk about Football of all codes from multiple backgrounds

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 18d

The end to this cricket season could not have gone worse. Added onto some deeply boring kookaburra ball + slow, flat pitches ruining the middle months, the gradual and deliberate running down of the county sides by the ECB and an England side still more style/hype than provable substance… 😥💩😡😳😔😥

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Pete Watson @drpetewatson.bsky.social · 18d

Week of meeting, greeting and welcoming students back done. Usual excitement, nerves but also frustrations