History Of Football, The (Part 1) (UK)

Traces the early history of football
Certificate: none
Running Time: 135 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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Content Type: TV Series

Synopsis:
`Origins` - traces the early history of football, from the influences that led to the formation of the Football Association in 1863, to how football spread in Britain and the rest of the world.

`Football Cultures` - explores football`s role within international cultures, combining religion with economics in America, and politics in Spain and Ghana. It includes the 1998 World Cup match between the US and Iran, which shows how football acted as an agent for change and brought the two countries closer together.

Special Features:
`Origins` - The Rules of Calcio Storico - rare 1930s archive. Extended interview with Snr Artusi. Footage of the game now as it is played in Florenece every year.

`Football Cultures` - The story of NASL (North American Soccer League). The story of the great Real Madrid team of the 1950s.