James Hendicott

Sascha Düerkop is a German journalist, researcher and football obsessive best known for owning a football shirt from every recognised national team. He was the first general secretary of CONIFA and led the organisation for seven years, exploring unrecognised nations on and off the pitch, organising international tournaments and navigating complex political challenges along the way. He is no longer involved in CONIFA, but continues to travel and work in diverse regions, alongside running a charity. James Hendicott is a Dublin-based journalist who befriended Sascha during a London tournament and worked with him to tell this story.