History of Soccer: The Beautiful Game (2001)

This DVD collection takes you beyond great goals and classic match action, to focus on every aspect of the game - on and off the pitch, along the corridors of power, from its humble beginnings to the billion dollar industry it is today. The series investigates the factors that have enabled soccer players to become culturlal icons and millionaires, recognized throughout the world. Through exclusive interviews filmed in over 50 countries, it explores the tremendous influence soccer holds over our lives. Every aspect of the sport is covered with exclusive footage, ground-breaking interviews with icons of the game - past and present and revealing insights into why soccer generates more excitement, passion, and wealth across the world than any other sport. With amazing DVD extras including rare and previously unseen footage, extended interviews and player profiles, this is must-see viewing for every true fan of the game! Collect all six volumes plus a bonus seventh DVD in a special limited edition DVD box set: Vol. 1: Origins / Football Cultures Vol. 2: Evolution / European Superpowers Vol. 3: Brazil / South American Superpowers Vol. 4: For Club and Country / The Dark Side Vol. 5: Superstars / The Media Vol. 6: Africa / A Game For All / Futures (2 DVDs) Approximate Running Times: Six Volumes (Seven Discs): 11 hrs, 16 mins DVD Extras: 3 hrs, 50 mins **Spanish-language version also included.** English and Spanish language versions Seven volumes: Origins & Soccer Cultures, Evolution & European Superpowers, Brazil & South American Superpowers, For Club and Country & The Dark Side, Superstars & the Media, Africa A Game for All, and Futures Never-before-seen footage of the first-ever moving pictures of soccer (1897) The first-ever FA Cup Final on film (Spurs vs. Sheffield Utd. 1901) The first international match on film (Wales vs. Ireland) The first England vs. Scotland game on film (1907) Rare footage of the first European Cup final (1927) Extended interviews with some of soccer's greats: Pele, Zizinho, Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Sir Bobby Charlton, and more Every single goal from every World Cup Final game Easter eggs Biographies and more