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Every Football Club's Fans Have Their Match Day Rituals – These Are Chelsea's
The Ritual is a series of photo essays exploring how football clubs are grounded in physical space and the fan experience. First up, Chelsea.
The Neutral’s Guide to Falling In Love With… Chelsea
In the latest installment of our Neutral's Guide series, we head for West London to ask Chelsea fans what it means to be a Blue in 2017.
The Neutral’s Guide to Falling In Love With… Chelsea
In the latest instalment of our Neutral's Guide series, we head for West London to ask Chelsea fans what it means to be a Blue in 2017.
Meet ‘Brickstand’, The Man Making All Your Favorite Soccer Stadiums Out Of Lego
As niche creative projects go, it doesn't get much more ambitious than trying to make every Football League ground out of toy bricks. We spoke to Chris Smith, aka ‘Brickstand’, about his work.
Friday Night Lights: Previewing Chelsea vs. Liverpool
In our first Premier League Preview of the week, we discuss our inherent mistrust of Friday night football, and the potential goings-on at Stamford Bridge.
How Does Stadium Architecture Affect Match Day Atmosphere?
The atmosphere inside a stadium has as much to do with its design as the fans inside it. We asked an architect who worked on Lyon's new ground how to create a truly noisy match day experience.
Ticket Stats Tell us About America's Thirst for European Soccer
Americans are watching a lot of—maybe too much—live Chelsea
Living With the Blues: The Incredible Life of Chelsea's Trailblazing Star
Paul Canoville was a talented winger who became Chelsea's first black player, but he faced vicious racism from a section of his own fans. He has since beaten drug addiction and cancer, emerging at the other side with an incredible life story