Football Case Study Year in Review Matthew Stith, 2023
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Football Case Study is a platform created by STADE that uses photography to research and document the diverse cultures of football from around the world. Football Case Study believes that understanding football’s cultural and historical contexts is essential for appreciating and respecting the diversity of our global community. By showcasing the beauty and richness of football cultures, we hope to inspire people to embrace and celebrate differences rather than fear or reject them.
More than just a collection of images, this book is a testament to the journey traveled, a celebration of milestones achieved, and a reflection on the myriad moments that defined my year.
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Matthew Stith is an internationally published sports photographer, documentarian and creative director based in New York City. Driven by his passion for the global interconnectivity of sports, he is committed to exploring innovative ways to document global sports and the human beings that make up its culture. From the adrenalinefueled action of the world’s biggest sporting events to the intimate, everyday moments of local players and fans, Matthew is on a never-ending quest to tell the stories of the human beings who bring the world of sports to life. Matthew is the co-founder of Football Case Study. 11
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London, England - February 18, 2023 A fans shop sells memorabilia around Fulham Road prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge.
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Top: London, England - February 18, 2023 A young man and his father watch the gameplay during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge. Bottom: London, England - February 18, 2023 Views around Stamford Bridge prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC.
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London, England - February 18, 2023 James Ward-Prowse of Southampton FC lines up a free kick opportunity during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge.
Left: London, England - February 18, 2023 Mason Mount of Chelsea FC during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge. Right: London, England - February 18, 2023 Ben Chilwell of Chelsea FC during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Southampton FC at Stamford Bridge.
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Left: Paris, France - February 19, 2023 The Parc des Princes during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint-Germain and LOSC Lille. Right: Paris, France - February 19, 2023 Supporters of Paris Saint-Germain seen leaving the Stadium following the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and LOSC Lille at Parc des Princes.
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Left: Marseille, France - February 26 A local supporter watches the Olympique de Marseille ultras light flares prior to the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain at the Orange Vélodrome. Right: Marseille, France - February 26 Flares rage as Olympique de Marseille ultras record the action before the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain at the Orange Vélodrome.
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Right: Marseille, France - March 1, 2023 Issa Kabore of Olympique de Marseille during the quarter-final french cup match between Olympique de Marseille and Annecy at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille, France. Left: Marseille, France - February 26, 2023 A stweard looks at the pitch during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris SaintGermain at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille, France.
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Top: Marseille, France - March 12, 2023 The Olympique de Marseille players warm up prior to the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique de Marseille and Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace at Orange Vélodrome. Bottom: Marseille, France - February 26, 2023 Ball girls pose for a photo prior to the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris at Orange Vélodrome. Right: Marseille, France - March 1, 2023 A fan trying to put off a penalty taker during the Quarter-Final French Cup match between Olympique de Marseille and Annecy at Orange Vélodrome.
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Marseille, France - February 26, 2023 The Orange Vélodrome during the second half of the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain.
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Left: Monaco, Monaco - February 23, 2023 A steward surveils the stands during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg two match between AS Monaco and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Stade Louis II. Right: Monaco, Monaco - February 23, 2023 A concourse view during the UEFA Europa League knockout round play-off leg two match between AS Monaco and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Stade Louis II.
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Left: Lisbon, Portugal - March 9, 2023 An Arsenal FC supporter is seen relieving himself prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Right: Lisbon, Portugal - March 9, 2023 A crew of policemen watch the away supporter enter the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
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Lisbon, Portugal - March 9, 2023 The Estadio Jose Alvalade during the Sporting CP the UEFA Europa League match between Sporting CP and Arsenal FC at Estadio Jose Alvalade.
Left: Paris, France - April 2, 2023 Alexandre Lacazette of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais at Parc des Princes. Right: Paris, France - April 2, 2023 Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain is seen in action during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais at Parc des Princes.
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Right: Paris, France - April 2, 2023 Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is seen during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais at Parc des Princes. Right: Paris, France - April 2, 2023 Sael Keewumbedi of Olympique Lyonnais during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais at Parc des Princes.
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Left Top: Paris, France - April 2, 2023 Anthony Lopes of Olympique Lyon celebrating a goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon at Parc des Princes. Left Bottom: Paris, France - April 2, 2023 Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint-Germain basking in the flares during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon at Parc des Princes. Right Top: Nice, France - April 8, 2023 Nicolas Pépé of OGC Nice walking out of the tunnel prior to the the Ligue 1 match between OGC Nice and Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Riviera. Right Bottom: Nice, France - April 8, 2023 OGC Nice’s mascot eagle named “Mèfi”, after her pre match flight prior to the the Ligue 1 match between OGC Nice and Paris Saint-Germain at Allianz Riviera.
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Top: Nice, France - April 8, 2023 Leo Messi (L) of Paris Saint-Germain chases Aaron Ramsey (R) of OGC Nice during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon at Allianz Riviera. Bottom: Nice, France - April 8, 2023 Terem Moffi (L), Khéphren Thuram (M), Aaron Ramsey (L) of OGC Nice seek instruction from the goalkeeper during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon at Allianz Riviera. Right: Nice, France - April 8, 2023 Sergio Ramos of Paris Saint- Germain celebrates his last gasp goal during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyon at Allianz Riviera.
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Right: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 The Olympique De Marseille captain is ready to lead his team out for the Championnat National U-14 Olympique de Marseille and Football Club Loisirs Malpassé at OM Campus. Left: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 An Olympique de Marseille youth player walks out of the locker room after half time during the Championnat National U-19 between Olympique de Marseille and AC Ajaccio at OM Campus.
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Left: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 The Olympique de Marseille captain dribbles during the Championnat National U-14 match between Olympique de Marseille and Football Club Loisirs Malpassé at OM Campus. Right: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 The Olympique de Marseille stiker celebrates a goal during the Championnat National U-19 match between Olympique de Marseille and AC Ajaccio at OM Campus.
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Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 A youth player exits the pitch after the Championnat National U-14 match between Olympique de Marseille U-14 and Football Club Loisirs Malpassé U-14 at OM Campus.
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Left Top: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 Ndeye Awa Diakhaté (L) Roxane Couasnon (R) Olympique de Marseille prior to the D2 Féminine match between Olympique de Marseille and Albi Marssac Tarn at OM Campus. Left Bottom: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 Roxane Couasnon of Olympique de Marseille chasing after a ball during the D2 Féminine match between and Albi Marssac Tarn at OM Campus. Right top: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 Roxane Couasnon of Olympique de Marseille getting ready to take a corner during the D2 Féminine match between Olympique de Marseille and Albi Marssac Tarn at OM Campus. Right Bottom: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 Olympique de Marseille players celebrate their third and fourth goals respectively during the D2 Féminine match between Olympique de Marseille and Albi Marssac Tarn at OM Campus.
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Left: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 Olympique de Marseille players and staff celebrate the win after the D2 Féminine match between Olympique de Marseille and Albi Marssac Tarn at OM Campus. Top: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 Ines Kbida (L) and Carla Giaimo (R) of Olympique de Marseille chasing after a ball during the D2 Féminine match between and Albi Marssac Tarn at OM Campus. Bottom: Marseille, France - March 30, 2023 Ndeye Awa Diakhaté of Olympique de Marseille greets fans after the D2 Féminine match between Olympique de Marseille and Albi Marssac Tarn at OM Campus.
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Malpassé, Marseille - April 5, 2023 Football Club Loisirs Malpassé holds an after school training session for at risk youth in the greater Marseille suburb of Malpassé.
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Malpassé, Marseille - April 5, 2023 The founder of Football Club Loisirs Malpassé gives a tour of the facilites and showcase the trophy collection at Stade de Malpassé.
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Marseille, France - May 26, 2023 Olympique de Marseille supporters celebrate the 30 year anniversary of their 1993 UEFA Champions League victory vs AC Milan, at the Hôtel de Ville.
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Previous Page: Marseille, France - May 27, 2023 The Olympique de Marseille starting XI getting their last sips of water prior to the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29 at the Orange Vélodrome. Left: Marseille, France - May 27, 2023 A young fan wates along during the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29 at the Orange Vélodrome. Right: Marseille, France - May 27, 2023 Nuno Tavares (L) and Sead Kolašinac (R) prior to the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29 at the Orange Vélodrome.
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Left: Marseille, France - May 27 2023 Chancel Mbemba celebrates his goal during to the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29 at the Orange Vélodrome. Right: Marseille, France - May 27 2023 Alexis Sanchez evades a defender during the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29 at the Orange Vélodrome.
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Left: Marseille, France - May 27 2023 Matteo Guendouzi crosses the ball during to the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29 at the Orange Vélodrome. Right: Marseille, France - May 27 2023 The unique roof structure at the Orange Vélodrome on display during the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29.
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Previous Page: Marseille, France - May 27 2023 Marseille players attack the opposing goal during the Ligue 1 match between Olympique de Marseille and Stade Brestois 29 at Stade Vélodrome. Left: Barcelona, Spain - May 20, 2023 Two young woman waiting to cross the street prior to the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociadad at the Camp Nou. Right: Barcelona, Spain - May 20, 2023 An upper deck staircase at the Camp Nou during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociadad.
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Barcelona, Spain - May 20, 2023 Views from the upper deck at the Camp Nou during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociadad.
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Above: London, London, England - May 28, 2023 Bukayo Saka celebrates his goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. at the Emirates Stadium. Top: London, England - May 28, 2023 Arsenal fans share a moment on the Piccadilly line prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. at the Emirates Stadium. Bottom: London, England - May 28, 2023 Fans leave the Emirates Stadium after a home victory on the final day of the 2022-23 Premier League season.
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Left: London, England - May 28, 2023 A father and son celebrate a goal together during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. at Emirates Stadium. Right: London, England - May 28, 2023 The Emirates Stadium during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
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Above: London, England - May 28, 2023 An Arsenal fan posing in front of a rose tree prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace F.C. at the Emirates Stadium. Top: London, England - May 28, 2023 The north bank at the Emirates Stadium during the to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace F.C. Bottom: London, England - May 28, 2023 Arsenal fans having a beer at the Tollington Arms Pub prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace F.C. at the Emirates Stadium.
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Left: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 The French substitutes settle into their seats prior the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France. Top: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 The french starting XI making last minute preparations prior to the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France. Bottom: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 A sea of photographer bombard the technical area prior to the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France.
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Previous Page: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Antoine Griezmann of France prior to the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France. Left: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Greece supporters cheer on their compatriots during the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France. Right: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Aurélien Tchouaméni of France during the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France.
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Above: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Kylian Mbappé of France screams as he is fouled during the during the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France. Left: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Antoine Griezmann of France during the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France. Right: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Kingsley Coman of France controls a ball during the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France.
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Left: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Greece players protest a red card given by Antonio Mateu Lahoz during the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France. Left: Paris, France - June 19, 2023 Kylian Mbappé celebrates his goal during the UEFA Euro qualfiying match between France and Greece at the Stade de France.
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Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 18, 2023 Stadion Feijenoord during the UEFA Nations League Final match between Croatia and Spain.
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Left: Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 14, 2023 A directional sidewalk painting in Rotterdam outside of the Stadion Feijenoord prior to the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Croatia and Spain. Right: Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 14, 2023 Fans look into the ticketed area prior to the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord.
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Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 14, 2023 Croatia fans watch the match during the UEFA Nations League Semi Final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord.
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Above: Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 14, 2023 Croatia fans watch the match during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord. Top: Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 14, 2023 A Croatia fan walks away after sneaking a peek at the pitch prior to the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord. Bottom: Enschede, Netherlands - June 15, 2023 A steward patiently waits for gates to open prior to the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at De Grolsch Veste.
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Left: Enschede, Netherlands - June 15, 2023 A father with his two sons watch Spain warmup prior to the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at De Grolsch Veste. Right: Enschede, Netherlands - June 15, 2023 De Grolsch Veste walkways during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy. Next Page: Enschede, Netherlands - June 15, 2023 Italian fans in line for beer at halftime during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at De Grolsch Veste.
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Left: Enschede, Netherlands - June 15, 2023 Yeremy Pino celebrates his goal during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at De Grolsch Veste. Right: Enschede, Netherlands - June 15, 2023 A spanish fan and a priest have a chat during halftime during the UEFA Nations League semi-final match between Spain and Italy at De Grolsch Veste.
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Left: Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 18, 2023 A wave of Croatia fans exit the train prior the UEFA Nations League Final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord. Right: Rotterdam, Netherlands - June 18, 2023 Croatia fans resting prior to the UEFA Nations League Final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord.
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Above, Netherlands - June 18, 2023 A Croatian fan records the national anthem prior to the UEFA Nations League Final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord. Top, Netherlands - June 18, 2023 A wave of Croatia fans exit the train prior the UEFA Nations League Final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord. Bottom, Netherlands - June 18, 2023 A Croatian walks towards the stadium after spending time at a fan zone prior to the UEFA Nations League Final match between Croatia and Spain at Stadion Feijenoord. Next Page, Netherlands - June 18, 2023 Stadion Feijenoord during the UEFA Nations League Final match between Croatia and Spain.
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Washington D.C., United States - July 17, 2023 Giorgos Giakoumakis (L) Luciano Acosta (R) train with the 2023 MLS All-Star team two days prior to their match vs Arsenal FC.
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Top: Washington D.C., United States - July 18, 2023 Media Frenzy as the 2023 MLS All-Star Team trains at American University two days prior to their match versus Arsenal FC. Left: Washington D.C., United States - July 18, 2023 Tyler Miller of the MLS All-Star Team trains at the National Mall prior to the 2023 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field. Right: Washington D.C., United States - July 18, 2023 The MLS All-Star Team relaxes for a drink break at the National Mall prior to the 2023 MLS AllStar Skills Challenge between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field.
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Top: Washington D.C., United States - July 18, 2023 Audi Field during the 2023 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC. Bottom: Washington D.C., United States - July 18, 2023 Auston Trusty of Arsenal FC during the 2023 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field.
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Above: Washington D.C., United States - July 19, 2023 Young Arsenal fans await eagerly for the team to arrive prior to the 2023 MLS All-Star Game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field. Top: Washington D.C., United States - July 19, 2023 Arsenal FC Captian Martin Odegaard arrives to the stadium prior to the 2023 MLS All-Star Game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field. Bottom: Washington D.C., United States - July 19, 2023 Arsenal FC assistant coach Carlos Cuesta walks up stairs to the pitch prior to the 2023 MLS AllStar Game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field.
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Above: Washington D.C., United States - July 19, 2023 Declan Rice of Arsenal FC dribbles the ball during the 2023 MLS All-Star Game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field. Top: Washington D.C., United States - July 19, 2023 The Arsenal starting XI get ready for their team huddle moments before the 2023 MLS All-Star Game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field. Bottom: Washington D.C., United States - July 19, 2023 Eddie Nketiah (L) and Jurrien Timber (R) of Arsenal share a laugh after the 2023 MLS All-Star Game between the MLS All-Star Team and Arsenal FC at Audi Field.
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Williamsburg, Brooklyn - August 26, 2023 AS STADE Targa 21 makes their competitive debut at Bushwick Inlet Park, as participants of the Only NY & Friends Invitational.
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida - July 21, 2023 Cruz Azul v Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium.
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Salt Lake City, Utah - July 26, 2023 Real Salt Lake v C.F. Monterrey at America First Field
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St Louis, Missiori - July 27, 2023 St. Louis City FC v Club América at CITYPARK.
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Los Angeles, California - August 11, 2023 Los Angeles Football Club vs C.F. Monterrey at the Rose Bowl.
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Top: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 FC Internazionale fans observe the growing queues from various levels of the southeast spiral staircase, ahead of the Serie A TIM clash between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Next Page: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 Tension mounts as just one level separates the FC Internazionale and AC Milan fans at the Serie A match between the two clubs at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
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Left: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 A fan poses for a picture at the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Right: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 Firefighters prepare to monitor the pyrotechnics prior to the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
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Left: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 Theo Hernandez of AC Milan lines up a direct free kick during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Right: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 Derby della Madonnina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
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Left: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring to give the side a 2-0 lead during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Right: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 Simon Kjaer of AC Milan in action during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
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Left: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 A FC Internazionale fan showing off his tattoo during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Right: Milan, Italy - September 16, 2023 Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring to give the side a 5-1 lead during the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
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Top: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 A ball boy poses for a photo prior to the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Bottom: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 AFC Ajax starting XI prior to the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at Johan Cruijff ArenA. Right: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 Carlos Forbs of AFC Ajax scores the 1-0 celebrating his goal during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
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Left: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 AFC Ajax players celebrating Carlos Forbs’s goal during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at Johan Cruijff ArenA. Right: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Olympique de Marseille during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at Johan Cruijff ArenA.
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Above: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Olympique de Marseille celebrate his goal the with and Amine Harit during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at Johan Cruijff Arena. Top: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 Carlos Forbs of AFC Ajax runs with the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at Johan Cruijff ArenA. Top: Amsterdam, Netherlands - September 21, 2023 Valentin Rongier of Olympique de Marseille passes the ball during the UEFA Europa League Group B match between AFC Ajax and Olympique de Marseille at Johan Cruijff Arena.
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Above: London, England - September 23, 2023 A portrait of Laurie Cunningham in the concourse at the The Breyer Group Stadium during the Sky Bet League One match between Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury Town. Top: London, England - September 23, 2023 A view of The Breyer Group Stadium during the Sky Bet League One match between Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury Town. Bottom: London, England - September 23, 2023 The View from the concourse during the Sky Bet League One match between Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury Town at The Breyer Group Stadium.
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Top: London, England - September 23, 2023 Young men joke on the streets after the Sky Bet League One match between Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury Town at The Breyer Group Stadium. Bottom: London, England - September 23, 2023 A view from the concourse after the Sky Bet League One match between Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury Town at The Breyer Group Stadium.
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Right: London, England - September 23, 2023 Home fans exiting the stadium after the Sky Bet League One match between Leyton Orient and Shrewsbury Town at The Breyer Group Stadium.
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Top: London, England - September 24, 2023 Arsenal supporters in The Horatia on Holloway Road prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium. Bottom: London, England - September 24, 2023 The famous Tollington Arms prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium. Right: London, England - September 24, 2023 An Arsenal FC fan on Holloway Road prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium.
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Above: London, England - September 24, 2023 An arsenal fan in line for a kebab after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium. Top: London, England - September 24, 2023 The Emirates Stadium during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur. Left: London, England - September 24, 2023 An ‘Arsenal Against Facism’ sticker on a post near the stadium before the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium. Right: London, England - September 24, 2023 A newspaper on Holloway Road prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.
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Previous Page: Lens, France - October 3, 2022 The Artois Lens Boys pose for a photo during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Left: Lens, France - October 3, 2022 Arsenal’s substitutes bench during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Right: Lens, France - October 3, 2022 William Saliba of Arsenal FC during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
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Left: Lens, France - October 3, 2022 RC Lens supporters in the front row cheering on their side during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis. Right: Lens, France - October 3, 2022 Florian Sotoca and Adrien Thomasson of RC Lens celebrate their go ahead goal during the UEFA Champions League match between RC Lens and Arsenal FC at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
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Left: Berlin, Germany - October 4, 2023 St. Pauli fans have a conversation after the 2. Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and FC St. Pauli at the Olympiastadion. RIght: Berlin, Germany - October 4, 2023 Police officers usher the away supporters to the train station after the 2. Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and FC St. Pauli at the Olympiastadion.
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Previous Page: Berlin, Germany - October 4, 2023 The Olympiastadion during the 2. Bundesliga match between Hertha BSC and FC St. Pauli. Left: Berlin - Neuköln, Germany - October 5, 2023 A young boy watches the match from the family-friendly area at the NOFV-Oberliga Nord match between SV Tasmania Berlin and Tennis Borussia Berlin, played at Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark. Right: Berlin - Neuköln, Germany - October 5, 2023 A ball bag during the NOFV-Oberliga Nord match between SV Tasmania Berlin and Tennis Borussia Berlin, played at Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark.
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Top: Berlin - Neuköln, Germany - October 5, 2023 Supporters watch along during the NOFV-Oberliga Nord match between SV Tasmania Berlin and Tennis Borussia Berlin, played at the Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark. Bottom: Berlin - Neuköln, Germany - October 5, 2023 A view inside the clubhouse of SV Tasmania Berlin at halftime of the NOFV-Oberliga Nord match between SV Tasmania Berlin and Tennis Borussia Berlin, played at Werner-SeelenbinderSportpark. Right: Berlin - Neuköln, Germany - October 5, 2023 Players from opposing teams contest for a ball during the NOFV-Oberliga Nord match between SV Tasmania Berlin and Tennis Borussia Berlin, played at Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark.
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Previous Page: Berlin - Neuköln, Germany - October 5, 2023 The practice pitch at SV Tasmania Berlin in the NOFV-Oberliga Nord. Left: Marseille, France - October 5, 2023 A steward watches the stands prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and of Brighton Hove Albion, played at the Orange Vélodrome. Right: Marseille, France - October 5, 2023 A ball boy poses for a picture in front of the virage sud prior to the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and of Brighton Hove Albion, played at the Orange Vélodrome.
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Left: Düesseldorf, Germany - October 5, 2022 Valentin Rongier of Olympique Marseille and Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton Hove Albion during the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and Brighton Hove Albion, played at the Orange Vélodrome. Right: Marseille, France - October 5, 2022 A fan looks eagerly as the Brighton players applaud the away support after the UEFA Europa League match between Olympique de Marseille and of Brighton Hove Albion, played at the Orange Vélodrome.
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Top: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 Stadium details a day prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and of Chelsea FC, played at Old Trafford. Bottom: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 A Mary Earpes mural in the neighborhood around Old Trafford a day prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC. Right: Manchester, England - December 5, 2023 Old Trafford a day prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC.
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Left: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 The famous Old Trafford sign prior Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC. Right: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 A vendor stall near Old Trafford selling Manchester United memorabilia prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC.
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Left: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 Alejandro Garnacho (L) of Manchester United protects the ball from Marc Cucurella (L) of Chelsea FC during the the Premier League match between Manchester United and Chelsea FC at Old Trafford. Right: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 Andre Onana of Manchester Untied after conceding a goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and of Chelsea FC, played at Old Trafford. Next Page: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 Bruno Fendandes of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and of Chelsea FC, played at Old Trafford.
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Above: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 Antony of Manchester United celebrated assisting a goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and of Chelsea FC, played at Old Trafford. Top: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 Rasmus Højlund (L) of Manchester United and Reece James (R) of Chelsea jostling before a corner kick during the Premier League match between Manchester United and of Chelsea FC at Old Trafford. Bottom: Manchester, England - December 6, 2023 Sikh men pose for a photo during the Premier League match between Manchester United and of Chelsea FC, played at Old Trafford.
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Above: Columbus, Ohio - December 8, 2023 The Columbus Crew train at Lower.com Field a day prior to the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club. Above: Columbus, Ohio - December 8, 2023 Los Angeles Football Club arrive to Lower.com Field for training a day prior to the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club.
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Left: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Clubs march towards the stadium prior to the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club at Lower.com Field. Right: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 Los Angeles Football Club supporter group ‘3253’ match to the stadium prior to the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club at Lower.com Field.
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Left: Columbus, Ohio - December 6, 2023 Stadium staff an security look at the match action during the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club at Lower.com Field. Right: Columbus, Ohio - December 6, 2023 A couple of dedicated Columbus Crew supporters cheering on their team during the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club at Lower.com Field. Next Page: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 Cucho Hernández of Columbus Crew celebrates his goal during the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club, played at Lower.com Field.
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Left: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 Mo Farsi (L) and Darlington Nagbe (R) of the Columbus Crew during the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club at Lower.com Field. Right: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 Rudy Camacho (L) celebrates with Kevin Molino (R) of Columbus Crew after winning the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club at Lower.com Field.
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Top: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 Wilfred Nancy of the Columbus Crew after winning the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club at Lower.com Field. Bottom: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 Cucho Hernández of Columbus Crew kisses the trophy after winning the 2023 MLS Cup Final match between the Columbus Crew and Los Angeles Football Club, played at Lower.com Field. Right: Columbus, Ohio - December 9, 2023 The Columbus Crew celebrate in the locker room after winning the 2023 MLS Cup Final match played at Lower.com Field.
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