Origins

Wed, May 08, 2002
Examining the early history of football, and how, after the formation of the Football Association in 1863, it has become a global cultural phenomenon.
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Football Cultures
Explores football's role within international cultures, such as religion in Iran, economics in the US, and politics in Spain and Ghana.
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Evolution of the European Game
Charting the evolution of football, from early English pioneers to the unbeatable Italians of the 1930s and the fearsome Hungarians of the 1950s.
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South American Superpowers
A look at the South American football superpowers, and Maradona's justification for his 'hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup.
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The Dark Side

Sun, Sep 29, 2002
Stories make headlines: Tragedies unite communities; a match sparks war; hooligans threaten the game's existence.
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Superstars

Mon, Sep 30, 2002
From Maradona to Zidane, we look at the careers of players who have left their indelible mark on the history of football.
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Africa

Wed, Oct 02, 2002
Pele said that an African country would win the World Cup by the year 2000. Why have these developing nations failed to make their mark on the game?
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