diaspora football clubs
Meet Guru Nanak FC, The Football Club Bridging The Divide Between the Punjab and Gravesend
While one might imagine that there is a significant cultural gulf between India and suburban Kent, Guru Nanak FC have done much to forge a bond between the two. Now a multicultural football club, they have their roots in the local Sikh community.
Introducing Sporting Khalsa, a Club With Deep Roots and Big Ambitions
Once almost entirely Asian in composition, Sporting Khalsa’s players are now drawn from a far wider demographic. Despite the changes, their original identity as a diaspora club endures.
Meet Indian Gymkhana, London’s Longest-Standing Diaspora Sports Club
With Indian diasporas some of the longest-standing communities in Britain, it’s little wonder they have one of the oldest diaspora clubs. We spoke to two volunteers at Indian Gymkhana about the club’s handling of its cultural milieu.
Progressive Football, Shared Heritage: Exploring The Identity of FC Romania
In the latest from our series on diaspora football clubs, we spoke to FC Romania founder Ion Vintilă about the club’s ideals and representing a nation from a ground in Cheshunt.
Tiger Bay FC: The Welsh Football Club Representing a Displaced Community
Tiger Bay are not the average Welsh lower-league side, with every player and staff member at this small club either a first or second-generation immigrant. VICE Sports travelled to Cardiff to find out more.