This volume analyzes the changing nature of football in Germany and England against the backdrop of the question: Can we still speak of national football cultures that are distinctly different from one another in the context of globalized, postmodern football? The contributions from German and English authors examine a range of different phenomena, such as the social background of fans, commercial influences, women's football, and especially the role of mass media. The book specifically addresses whether it is still possible to talk about national football cultures that are clearly distinguishable in the context of a globalized, postmodern game. Contributions in both English and German explore various phenomena, including the social background of fans, commercial influences, women's football, and particularly the role of mass media.