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By Association

A narrative show about football and the human connection behind the beautiful game.

Ranked #1

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This is Red Star

This is Red Star

On the 21st of February 1897, in a cafe in Paris, a football club was born. It was founded on inclusive values, which it... Read more

16 Apr 2018

14mins

Ranked #2

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The Language of Football

The Language of Football

Football is often said to be a universal language. If you can play it, you can communicate with anyone around the world.... Read more

10 Jan 2018

14mins

Ranked #3

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The Champions

The Champions

In 1992 the European Cup became the Champions League. Not only was it the introduction of a new group stage format, it a... Read more

9 Mar 2016

8mins

Ranked #4

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The Man Who Saved Barcelona

The Man Who Saved Barcelona

In July 1936, The Civil War broke out in Spain and the La Liga season was put on hold as tensions grew around the countr... Read more

7 May 2016

24mins

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Ranked #5

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The Art of Football Commentary

The Art of Football Commentary

On January 22 1927, BBC Radio broadcast a football match for the very first time. It was thought that radio coverage wou... Read more

4 Dec 2017

15mins

Ranked #6

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Foosball

Foosball

In 1921, with the popularity of football growing rapidly throughout Europe, Englishman, Harold Searles Thornton wanted t... Read more

7 Aug 2016

16mins

Ranked #7

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Wild Westerners FC

Wild Westerners FC

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

7 Apr 2016

12mins

Ranked #8

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The Age of the PlayStation Footballer

The Age of the PlayStation Footballer

Football video games have become a major part of soccer fandom. We explore their role in modern football culture and the... Read more

6 Jan 2017

14mins

Ranked #9

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Grassroots

Grassroots

It's a scene that plays out every weekend around the world during the football season. People flock to their local commu... Read more

8 May 2017

13mins

Ranked #10

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State of the Game

State of the Game

Association football may be the most popular sport in the world but in many regions the development of the game remains ... Read more

6 Jul 2017

22mins

Ranked #11

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Football v Homophobia

Football v Homophobia

As the world game, football is a reflection of our global society. It has the power to transcend political, religious, c... Read more

5 Oct 2017

18mins

Ranked #12

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Iraq 2007

Iraq 2007

A nation torn apart by war and the football team that defied all odds to achieve the impossible. This is the inspiration... Read more

9 Feb 2017

19mins

Ranked #13

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Aston Villa 1981

Aston Villa 1981

For many of us, our love for the game begins from a young age and it's these early experiences that often define our rel... Read more

6 Jul 2016

17mins

Ranked #14

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CONIFA

CONIFA

FIFA, football’s world governing body, established in 1904 to oversee the international game. Today, it’s comprised of 2... Read more

7 Jun 2017

12mins

Ranked #15

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Football on Film

Football on Film

As a global sport football is integral to so many cultures around the world and naturally, we see it represented in many... Read more

10 Mar 2017

13mins

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