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History and Culture

Brazil & Argentina: A rivalry like no other

As part of our "Brazil 2014 Revisited" exhibition, we've been learning about how Brazilian football is viewed by neighbouring Argentinians...

History and Culture

Rivellino Q&A: “We never imagined we could win in 1970”

We've been speaking to one of Brazil's biggest stars about World Cups, Pelé and inventing the elástico...

Museum Life

ANPFIFF: "Grassroots – an international comparison"

The second edition of our free German talk series will discuss grassroots football. Don't miss it.

Museum Life

Christmas 1914: Enemies united

The story of the Christmas truce, when soldiers in WWI connected in the harshest circumstances, will be told in an interactive workshop.

Museum Life

Kosovo and Gibraltar make The Rainbow complete again

Thanks to the visits of delegations from the football associations of Kosovo and Gibraltar, The Rainbow is complete again.

History and Culture

The story of Sócrates’ headband told by the Doctor himself

We've been given exclusive access to the unpublished memoirs of Socrates' wife. This is the story of his legendary headbands.

Museum Life

50 years later: Roger Hunt reunited with World Cup trophy

See Roger Hunt, a World Cup winner in 1966, reunited with the World Cup trophy 50 years later.

History and Culture

Klose: My favourite World Cup moments

In the first of our new "World Champion" video series, Miroslav Klose reflects on winning the 2014 World Cup and becoming the tournament's all-time leading goal scorer.

History and Culture

The World Cup's first top scorer

Guillermo Stábile's Argentine debut was nothing short of remarkable. In the second game of the 1930 World Cup he bagged a hat-trick against Mexico. He would continue in similar fashion.

Museum Life

Swiss stars of tomorrow stop by FIFA Museum

Enjoy a photo gallery from when the U21 Swiss National Team visited FIFA World Football Musuem.

Museum Life

ANPFIFF: “Performing at the highest level”

FIFA World Football Museum is hosting a free panel discussion featuring Olympic gold medalist Mario Gyr, professional footballer Markus Neumayr (once of Man Utd) and Swiss model/presenter Lynn Grütter.

History and Culture

Thailand: home of the irregular football pitch

Some very unusual football pitches have been created in an overcrowded neighbourhood in Bangkok - but it's not the first time Thailand has redefined the rules.

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