Plans for a breakaway super league stimulated a fan uprising and rocked European football last month. As fans, politicians and players alike united in outrage, the world was reminded of the position of the football fan and the undeniable culture that encompasses the game. Sam Hudspith looks back on a week of unease for football’s richest clubs.
Category: From global issues to untold stories
What next for Jose Mourinho and Roma? By Andy Murray
It took Jose Mourinho little more than a fortnight to find a new job after his unceremonious Tottenham sacking six days before the Carabao Cup final. Stuck in a cycle of ever-diminishing returns, the Portuguese boss is in danger of ruining his legacy.
The Fight with an Unknown Opponent By Maryam Majd
Photographing the creative ways women in sport have been affected by the pandemic professionally and personally, Maryam takes us to her home town to discover the lives and tell their stories.
LEFT BEHIND: Loss in Isolation By Thomas Hengge
Documenting the lives of those whose stories deserve to be heard, New York based photographer, Thomas Hengge's photo essay depicts the lives of the Jackowski family. As the coronavirus began to make headlines in the United States, Chris Jackowski, a long-time Teamster and volunteer firefighter from Long Island, fell ill with what they thought was the flu. Today, his name is counted among the first 30 known deaths caused by the Coronavirus.
What is Life Without the Bicycle? by Gabriele Facciotti
Sport and action photographer, Gabriele Facciotti, began his photography story with his father’s reflex camera. Now, he talks to IMAGO about his passion for the art form and cycling in equal measure. Read his conversations with miniature cyclist enthusiast and artist, Corrado.
A return to 1860
TSV 1860 Munich wants to return to the top of German soccer after years of turmoil under Hasan Ismaik's rule.
Silke Heyer: Inviting Interpretation through Captivating Images
Established photographer, Silke Heyer talks to IMAGO about her journey into photography and her life that has evolved around it ever since. From developing films in the bathroom of her shared apartment, to marrying her two passions music and photography to how her hearing loss elevated her devotion to photography. Read her story in full with us here.
With or Without COVID by Phil Downs
“The cries from supporters with disabilities suddenly had a much louder voice”. After suffering a life changing injury, Manchester United supporter, Phil Downs, chats to IMAGO to tell his story and fan ambition to negotiate introducing an acceptable level of facilities and opportunity for supporters with disabilities. Read his full and inspirational story here.
Photography 4 Humanity: An Image Revolution
Announcing the new exhibition to be viewed around the world via the United Nations virtual exhibition. Dynamically bringing to light issues of humanity from around the world, Photography 4 Humanity are inspiring photographers to capture striking images as a tool for change.
’40 Music Venues’: A Photo Project by IMAGO Photographer Alex Amorós
A new photobook by Alex Amorós, '40 Music Venues' Photo Project, sheds light on the uncertain future of many cherished cultural venues across the UK and is campaigning to raise money in support.









