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Bat out of Val
27 Apr 2022

Bat out of Val

by 55FootballNations | posted in: 55FN, Europe United, Grounds, Spain, Travel, UEFA | 0

Spain’s third largest urban area is a city of layers. It was founded by the Romans as Valentia, controlled by the Moors and overtaken by Christians accompanied by a lucky bat. The bat is now the symbol of the city, … Continued

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Our Man in Muscat
26 Jan 2022

Our Man in Muscat

by 55FootballNations | posted in: Adventure, Europe United, Faroe Islands, Middle East, Oman, Stadiums, Travel | 0

I had blasted around Oman in a white saloon. I had trekked mountains, clambered desert dunes and seen green turtles lay their eggs on the corner of the Arabian peninsula. I was now in Muscat’s fish market with a serious … Continued

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Fort knocks
22 Sep 2021

Fort knocks

by 55FootballNations | posted in: 55 Football Nations, Croatia, Europe United, Fans, Grounds, Stadiums, Travel | 0

For once, this wasn’t a football trip. But it is hard to avoid the influence of Hajduk when visiting Split. Hajduk graffiti is everywhere, not just in Croatia’s second city but all around the surrounding region of Dalmatia, its beautiful … Continued

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Interview with a nomad
19 Sep 2021

Interview with a nomad

by 55FootballNations | posted in: 55 Football Nations, 55FN, Adventure, Europe United, Travel, UEFA | 0

Ultimate traveller website NomadMania divides the world into 1,301 regions based on territory, population, diversity, economy and tourist appeal. I had visited 373 of the world’s 1,301 regions (England rank: 43 / International rank: 600) as at September 2021. NomadMania … Continued

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A dog, a cat & 22 fans
19 Oct 2019

A dog, a cat & 22 fans

by 55FootballNations | posted in: 55 Football Nations, 55FN, Adventure, Book, Europe United, Media, San Marino, Travel, UEFA | 0

After publishing a classic early interview in July 2017, the Guardian ran a second feature in October 2019. “A dog, a cat and 22 fans: watching European football’s worst top-flight team”, an edit of the San Marino chapter in Europe … Continued

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Way out west
3 Oct 2019

Way out west

by 55FootballNations | posted in: 55FN, Azores, Book, Europe United, Portugal, Stadiums, Travel, UEFA | 0

Santa Clara, the leading club from the Azores, are the most westerly team competing in top division European football. Europe United features a second-tier match when Santa Clara played at Varzim, overlooking a very different stretch of the Atlantic, in March 2018 … Continued

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Pharaoh play
11 Jul 2019

Pharaoh play

by 55FootballNations | posted in: 55 Football Nations, Adventure, AFCON, Africa, Egypt, Photos, Travel | 0

Only a few hundred Western football fans travelled to Egypt for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Matt Walker was one of them, watching all 24 teams compete in 15 matches over 9 days for the princely sum of £66. … Continued

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Lonely Planet publish 55FN interview
30 Oct 2017

Lonely Planet publish 55FN interview

by 55FootballNations | posted in: 55 Football Nations, Media, Travel, UEFA | 0

Lonely Planet have published a 55 Football Nations interview with Matt Walker, intrepid football fan, as part of their Meet a Traveller series. It’s a routine familiar to millions of devoted football supporters: a sunny Saturday afternoon in the stands, a … Continued

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