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Sinopsis

A narrative show about football and the human connection behind the beautiful game. Currently on hiatus. New season coming in 2019.

Episodios

  • Football on Film

    10/03/2017 Duración: 13min

    As a global sport football is integral to so many cultures around the world and naturally, we see it represented in many different art forms, including film. In this episode we take a look at some of the best (and worst) football films and explore the ways in which the beautiful game is represented on screen. Support the show.

  • Iraq 2007

    09/02/2017 Duración: 19min

    A nation torn apart by war and the football team that defied all odds to achieve the impossible. This is the inspirational story of how Iraq became Champions of Asia. Support the show.

  • The Age of the PlayStation Footballer

    06/01/2017 Duración: 14min

    Football video games have become a major part of soccer fandom. We explore their role in modern football culture and the growing influence they're having on the sport itself. Support the show.

  • DT38

    07/12/2016 Duración: 22min

    This is the story of Dylan Tombides. The young Australian footballer who’s brave battle with testicular cancer inspired the Foundation in his name and left a legacy that aims to educate and raise awareness, throughout the football community and beyond.   Support the show.

  • Melbourne Victory: The Foundations

    08/11/2016 Duración: 17min

    2004 saw the demise of Australia’s National Soccer League, which existed in various forms from 1977 as the top level of the game in the country. It made way for a new national competition, which commenced in 2005 - the A-League - consisting of eight foundation clubs. One of those clubs was to be located in Melbourne, a city with the most competitive sports market in Australia. Naturally, the governing body were concerned about the viability of a new Melbourne team. But the establishment of Melbourne Victory would become one of the A-League’s biggest success stories.Support the show.

  • La Fábrica

    06/10/2016 Duración: 17min

    Football's success stories are well documented. Like the youth players that rise through the ranks of the academy system to make it as professionals. But what about the ones who don't make it? Ignacio Martin was just like any young football fan. He dreamed of playing professionally for his boyhood club. But when the opportunity to join Real Madrid's prestigious Youth Academy finally came along, it didn't quite live up to expectations.Support the show.

  • Foosball

    07/08/2016 Duración: 16min

    In 1921, with the popularity of football growing rapidly throughout Europe, Englishman, Harold Searles Thornton wanted to create a game that replicated football that people could play in their homes. Inspiration struck with a box of matches. The matches were lying parallel across the top of the box, extending past the edges. This idea was developed into a tabletop game that plays very similar to its real life counterpart. He called it ‘Foosball’.  Support the show.

  • Aston Villa 1981

    06/07/2016 Duración: 17min

    For many of us, our love for the game begins from a young age and it's these early experiences that often define our relationship to football and the connection we have to our favourite club. This was certainly the case for Andy Jackson. Growing up a diehard Aston Villa fan in Birmingham, the 1980-81 season was one he would never forget. Support the show.

  • The Poetry of Football

    06/06/2016 Duración: 13min

    Football writer, Musa Okwonga talks about his connection with football, his love for Manchester United and capturing the beauty and simplicity of the world game through poetry.   Support the show.

  • The Man Who Saved Barcelona

    07/05/2016 Duración: 24min

    In July 1936, The Civil War broke out in Spain and the La Liga season was put on hold as tensions grew around the country. Aligning with the Republicans, FC Barcelona were a club under threat. On the verge on bankruptcy, it was the actions of the club's then manager that saved Barcelona from financial ruin. Irishman, Patrick O’Connell.  Support the show.

  • Wild Westerners FC

    07/04/2016 Duración: 12min

    An amateur pub team embark on a football tour of the Far East. But what they find when they arrive, nobody would have expected.   Support the show.

  • The Champions

    09/03/2016 Duración: 08min

    In 1992 the European Cup became the Champions League. Not only was it the introduction of a new group stage format, it also gave us a piece of music that would become iconic in its own right.  Support the show.

  • 1975 Portland Timbers

    09/02/2016 Duración: 12min

    The story of the 1975 Portland Timbers. Author, Michael Orr and original '75 Timbers player, Mick Hoban document the establishment of the football club and their debut season in the North American Soccer League.  Support the show.

  • Highbury 2006

    10/01/2016 Duración: 12min

    A life-long Arsenal fan travels from Australia to London in the hope of witnessing the clubs last ever match at Highbury.Support the show.

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