Finding Jack Charlton is a new film about an extraordinary man – an English World Cup winning legend who became an Irish hero. We speak to director Gabriel Clarke about the film, and the late, great Jack Charlton – a man revered on both sides of the Irish Sea.
A dazzling winger with pace and skill, Rachel Yankey was the first professional female player registered in England – and was arguably one of the most successful.
A promising footballer who went on to represent Team GB at the Paralympic Games, Alistair Patrick-Heselton’s story is one of perseverance and determination…
Pelé is a global superstar, a player like no other. Widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, his ability on the pitch is still the benchmark of greatness.
One of Britain’s most influential players, Alex Scott was capped by her country 140 times, scored in a UEFA Cup Final, and won 21 major trophies as an Arsenal player.
They were worn by one of the game’s rising stars in an important game. They also show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Collections Manager Wiebke Cullen looks at Trent Alexander-Arnold’s boots…
A shirt designed by Stella McCartney and on show at Wembley in front of 72000 fans. Curator of Women’s Football Belinda Scarlett looks at a shirt worn by England legend Casey Stoney.
The clickety click of a turnstile is one of the most familiar sounds in football. At the museum visitors can see an original turnstile from the home of football – Wembley Stadium.
Molly Darlington is one of the youngest sports photographers in the country. We speak to the 22-year-old about how she broke into the industry, her love of the game and the challenges of covering top-flight football during a pandemic.
It’s been surreal – stadiums without any fans. When football resumed during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic games were played behind closed doors. The museum acquired a match programme from one of the first games. Head of Collections Wiebke Cullen takes a closer look at this unique matchday magazine.
Exactly a century ago struggling striking miners received support from an unlikely source – women footballers. Catriona Kelly looks at these remarkable players who played for, and supported their communities.
It assisted one of the freakiest goals in Premier League history. In 2009 Sunderland welcomed Liverpool to the Stadium of Light and despite all the stars on show, it was a holiday inflatable that grabbed the headlines.