History of Football: The Beautiful Game
This series is full of footage and interviews covering every aspect of the game, but what it does do is focus quite strongly on the true history. What this means is that it looks at the origins of the game right through to how this popular sport has affected history in general. The impact the game has had on the world's history is quite astounding, from being responsible for starting a war to being used as a political tool for many of the world's most historical figures.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Origins
23-09-20021hThe origins of the game: it looks at the various possible beginnings from many different nations including China, Mexico, Japan and Italy. Many countries lay claim to being the inv...
- Ep 2
2.Football Cultures
24-09-20021hThe varying cultures and how they have developed the same basic game to incorporate their own cultural diversity.
- Ep 3
3.Evolution Of The European Game
25-09-20021hHow football took its shape in Europe.
- Ep 4
4.European Superpowers
26-09-20021hThis episode looks at the clubs that have become the big powers in European football.
- Ep 5
5.Brazil
27-09-20021hConsidered by many to be the most prolific nation in football terms, this episode looks at the South Americans and their impact on the game.
- Ep 6
6.South American Superpowers
28-09-20021hThis episode looks at the South American region and goes into great detail of its history.
- Ep 7
7.For Club And Country
29-09-20021hThe first topic of focus in this episode is the French and how they have recently become a force in world football, since their memorable win on home soil in the 1998 World Cup. Ho...
- Ep 8
8.The Dark Side
30-09-20021hThe general perception of the public around the world is that football fans are hooligans and racists and this episode shows some examples of why this perception is held.
- Ep 9
9.Superstars
01-10-20021hThe general public who have no idea about football will still be aware of some of the biggest names in the game the superstars. Names such as Maradona, Pele and Ronaldo are instant...
- Ep 10
10.The Media
02-10-20021hThe football media and how they are both needed for the game and at times its worst enemy. Without the media the game would never reach the world audience that it does or create as...
- Ep 11
11.Africa
03-10-20021hThe growth of football in Africa. It covers how the game was first introduced and the changes it has undergone over the years.
- Ep 12
12.A Game For All
04-10-20021hThe history of FIFA, covering its inception 1904. It looks at the rule of Jules Rimet as president from 1921 until 1962 and the reign of Stanley Rous until replaced by Havelange in...
- Ep 13
13.Futures
05-10-20021hWhat does the future hold for football? Will it remain the dominant sport? This episode looks at the continued growth in countries such as China, India, the Middle East, Korea and...
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