Episode list

Examining the early history of football, and how, after the formation of the Football Association in 1863, it has become a global cultural phenomenon.

Explores football's role within international cultures, such as religion in Iran, economics in the US, and politics in Spain and Ghana.

Charting the evolution of football, from early English pioneers to the unbeatable Italians of the 1930s and the fearsome Hungarians of the 1950s.

Profiles European teams that have changed football history; Real Madrid in the 1970s, Liverpool in the 1980s, and AC Milan in the 1990s.

Looks at Brazil's dominance in the footballing world, and explores the violent and racist side of Brazilian football.

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.

Looks at the trials and tribulations of French football. Including interviews with Zinedine Zidane and Aime Jacquet.

Stories make headlines: Tragedies unite communities; a match sparks war; hooligans threaten the game's existence.

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

From newspapers' pigeon-post updates to television's immediacy, the media fuels the wealth of the game.

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?

Looks at the history of FIFA - a multi-billion dollar organization which influences the game both culturally and commercially.

With its focus on Japan and South Korea, this looks at the future of football and how the game might evolve in the future.