By Association

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One last football story: James Parkinson on 99% Invisible Nov 10, 2022

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It's been a while since the last update, but now is the right time to officially say goodbye. By Association is ending. But not before one last football story from James Parkinson.

Listen to 99% Invisible - Episode 511: Vuvuzela

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The Telstar Jul 03, 2019

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In 1970, a football legend was born. Inspired by a NASA satellite and motivated by a global television audience, Adidas created an iconic match ball that would leave a lasting legacy.

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You Are The Ref Jun 19, 2019

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It's one of the most challenging and criticised jobs in football; what motivates someone to be a referee? We explore what it takes to be an official at the highest level, and how technology is changing the role of the ref.

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Pohnpei: Football's Ultimate Underdogs Jun 12, 2019

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Determined to fulfil a boyhood dream of playing international football, Paul Watson went searching for a minnow team that would provide an easy path to a national cap. But in discovering the remote Pacific island of Pohnpei, who's side was dubbed 'the worst in the world', Paul found himself on a new quest: to coach a national football team.

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The first Women's World Cup Jun 05, 2019

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The origin story of the United States Women's National Team, and their historic victory at the first ever Women's World Cup in 1991.

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Saving Hakeem al-Araibi May 29, 2019

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The story of refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi, and the global campaign that saved his life.

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Introducing By Association May 08, 2019

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This is By Association, human stories from the beautiful game.

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This is Red Star Apr 16, 2018

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On the 21st of February 1897, in a cafe in Paris, a football club was born. It was founded on inclusive values, which it still upholds today. This is the story of Red Star, the last romantic football club in France.

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Be a Pro Mar 16, 2018

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What does it take to be a professional footballer? From childhood dream to playing in a World Cup, former Danish international and Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen reflects on life in the game and competing at the highest level.

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The Language of Football Jan 10, 2018

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Football is often said to be a universal language. If you can play it, you can communicate with anyone around the world. But as the sport has embedded itself into cultures, so too has the way we write about it and talk about it.

From match reports and opinion pieces to radio broadcasts and fan discussions, the words and phrases we use continue to evolve, in order to articulate what we see unfolding in front of us. Football has established a vernacular all of its own.

This episode is a special collaboration with The Expressionists podcast.

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