Football Map - Imperialism

French Empire (Blue) ● Stade Malien (Bamako, 1960) – "Malian club, former French Sudan"

When a team defeats an opponent that owns land, they "conquer" that territory. imperialism football map

The first major upset triggers a cascade. When a League Two side knocks a Championship side out of the Carabao Cup, the underdog suddenly controls two territories. As the season progresses, winners consolidate land. By January, the map usually resolves into four or five massive, contiguous blocs controlled by the league’s elite. French Empire (Blue) ● Stade Malien (Bamako, 1960)