Sports Photographer Gabriele Facciotti uncovers his latest collection of work telling the story of Giammarco Sardi, a sailor competing in this year’s Mini Transat.
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Newcastle United and football’s curious case of ‘Whataboutery’
The Game columnist Andy Murray looks into how Newcastle United’s Saudi takeover is making fans choose between success and morals.
An Interview with Jose Bretn: Spotlight on Atlético
Atlético de Madrid had not won a La Liga title since 2014. Nor had anyone else except Real Madrid or FC Barcelona. With Real Madrid beating FC Villarreal in a simultaneous match, the title would have gone to them had Atlético tied or lost to Real Valladolid.
Forest Green Rovers: The World’s greenest soccer club
Based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, in the far west of England, Forest Green Rovers would probably be one of many little-noticed fourth-division clubs in English soccer if it weren't for Dale Vince. The 60-year-old eco-visionary and entrepreneur saved the club from insolvency in 2010 and has since completely turned it around, and not just from a sporting perspective: in 2018, the United Nations presented Forest Green Rovers with the "Momentum for Change Award" as the world's first climate-neutral soccer club.
Tears, Shock, Fútbol : La Liga
A shift in hierarchy, a scandal, a pandemic and many tears -- last season of La Liga took us for a ride. Now with the loss of big names like Messi and Ramos, fans flocking back to the stadiums and fresh new rosters, there is a lot to be revealed in the 2021-22 season.
The Malta Premier League by Domenic Aquilina
IMAGO partner and Malta based sports photographer, Domenic Aquilina has been covering the Malta Premier League for a good number of years. Despite coming from a minnow football country like Malta, Domenic has seen Maltese football improve over recent years in the most dramatic of manners.
Pallapugno by Gabriele Facciotti
Pallapugno, or formerly pallone elastico, originates from ancient Italy. Played with a bandaged fist, today’s game is a celebration of athlete and community. Photographer Gabriele Facciotti captures decisive moments, composite angles and the people surrounding the unique sport.
How athletes perform and train: An Interview with Paulsta
Long distance runner and New York-based photographer, Paulsta talks to us about his craft and why photographing athletes allows for unique representations established in the sense of realness photography provides.
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.
Meet the Contributor: Peter Schatz of ActionPictures
With a life in photography spanning back to a trip around the world after finishing his studies at TU Munich, Peter Schatz of Action Pictures has an established archive today spanning sports, creative and portrait photography.