A Small Minority of Idiots
How 10 Years of Soccer Hooliganism Made Me a Better Person
For a decade, Nick Hay lived the life of a football casual, travelling the Netherlands to watch his team – and getting involved in a fair few scraps along the way. Today, he credits the experience with making him a better person.
Why the Indian Super League Is My New Footballing Obsession
Marco Materazzi managing Elano deep in Tamil territory; Jon Arne Riise bringing his spectacular ginger foot to Delhi; Lucio succeeding Robert Pires as the star man in the hippy paradise of Goa. What more could you want?
Andy Carroll and the Art of the Skill Vid
The West Ham striker's endearingly shit videos show us how the world of football vines, mad skills and tekkers is warping our expectations of the game.
Nani and the Infinite Sadness of His Turkish Football Airport Welcome
Every year it happens to someone, and this year that someone is Nani.
QPR and Me: Growing Up with One of English Football's Strangest Clubs
I have a love-hate relationship with my club. But with QPR looking to do some soul-searching, it's high time I did, too.
Steve McClaren Is the Perfect Fit for Newcastle Boss
This makes perfect sense: McClaren gets a job at a big club, Mike Ashley takes someone desperate who he can bully around, Newcastle get another comedy manager.
How Soccer Despot Sepp Blatter Finally Fell to Earth
A cautionary tale of bribery, stupidity, and an obese, parrot-loving snitch.
What the Fuck Is Going on at Liverpool?
For Liverpool fans, the saga of Raheem Sterling is some proper Groundhog Day shit.
The VICE Alternative Premier League Awards 2014/15
Balotelli, Scottish banter and Nigel Pearson: here are the real highlights of what turned out to be an otherwise rubbish season.
The Qatari World Cup Is Robbing Soccer of Its Heroes
I'll never feel the same about that George Weah goal.
The VICE Alternative Team of the Premier League Season 2014/15
An XI made up of the league's most weird, fascinating, depressing and terrifying players.