Original Football alternatives: newsletters like it

5 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Original Football (Lionel Messi, FIFA governance and Arsenal FC). The closest matches are Free Kick! from We Are Soccer, Billy's BBQ and LE GROVE. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 5, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Free Kick! from We Are Soccer101K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    We are the premier soccer show, podcast, and newsletter for soccer fans of all ages.

    Likely audience: Sports journalists

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    Billy's BBQ18K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago

    From recent posts: Billy's BBQ publishes football analysis, tactical breakdowns, and player profiles focused on Arsenal FC and the Premier League. The content mixes statistical match reviews with transfer market discussions and…

    Likely audience: Football analysts

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    LE GROVE7K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    THE ARSENAL OPINION BLOG & PODCAST

    Likely audience: Arsenal FC fans

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    The Upshot—

    beehiivSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

    Likely audience: Football fans

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Teikia - por Lalo Zanoni—

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: Teikia publishes a weekly mix of AI policy analysis, cultural commentary, and practical workshops by Lalo Zanoni. The publication covers topics ranging from Supreme Court rulings on privacy and the ethics of…

    Likely audience: Argentina football fans

    1 shared topic

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