Documentary following legendary football coach Nils Arne Eggen in his final season coaching Rosenborg BK in 2002.
In 1975 Dynamo Kyiv became the first Soviet team to win a major European trophy. The team’s rapid rise was remarkable and attributed to one man: Valeri Vasilievich Lobanovskyi. His technique as a manager is now a legend - not least for his imposing a fitness regime so brutal that his players looked upon the matches themselves as relaxing.
A controversial study of the phenomenon of football hooliganism, looking at the social context and tribal instincts that lie behind it.
Made by, for, and with São Paulo fans, SOVEREIGN 2 won’t just tell a story; it will revive on the screen the majesty of the pitch, bringing back the raw emotion of the fans who have the joy of supporting the most successful club in the land of football. Sovereign 2 – because this kingdom is ours.
It was evident early in the season that something was special about this 2010 Auburn team. There was a unique poise, confidence and a belief in one another as this Tiger team simply did whatever it took to win games. Dramatic come-from-behind victories, including overcoming a 24-0 deficit to defeat Alabama in Tuscaloosa in the final regular-season game, punctuated this team’s special character. The Auburn Sports Network presents the story of the undefeated 2010 Auburn Tigers on DVD, including exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, play-by-play calls from the Voice of the Tigers Rod Bramblett and many bonus features.
Le Foot en folie
Steven Gerrard became perhaps the greatest player in the history of Liverpool FC, but did so when success and trophies were declining. It became his personal mission to lift the famous club back to the top. That loyalty raised him to God-like status with Liverpool fans, but was an unbearable burden, bringing with it a profound sense of responsibility to live up to their and his own expectations.
One hundred years of Portuguese Football, from the first public experiments in 1888, in Cascais, the evolution in the twenties, the National Stadium, the glory of the sixties, the 25th of April until 1984.
Documentary about the most famous dribbler in Brazilian Soccer (some say in Soccer's history!) at the zenith of his career, showing classic scenes of 1958 and 1962 World Cup. Garrincha was a very original and talented player, having curved legs. Women and alcohol were his passion, and the cause of his later decadence. After a glorious career, he died in financial misery, forgotten.
How do seven young people, former street children from Romania, get to see the Pacific Ocean? On 1 December 2008, a Romanian national team participates for the first time in the Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, Australia. The film follows the team from the formation of the squad to the end of the championship. The young people are from Timisoara and Arad, runaway children who now live in abandoned houses or who have managed to get a job and live in rented accommodation after going through orphanages or prisons. After taking a beating from many teams, the young Romanians manage to beat the USA. They are happy. They are all thinking of never going "home" again. It's warm and nice here, the people are nice. "In case I stay, I kissed you all!" says one of them cautiously. But after taking pictures of themselves on the beach with the ocean behind them and beautiful girls by their side, the seven return to Romania and get on with their lives.
A compelling account of Leeds United's 1989/90 season in which the team, rebuilt by Howard Wilkinson and led by skipper Gordon Strachan, swept aside the competition to propel themselves back into the top flight of English football. The season marked the end of many great careers (Mervyn Day, Ian Baird, and Peter Haddock to name a few) and the birth of others (David Batty, Chris Fairclough, and Gary Speed).
When talented Australian refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi steps off the plane in Thailand for his honeymoon, he finds himself facing an Interpol arrest order for alleged terrorism offences. What unfolds is the gripping true story of a heroic whistle-blower who, on speaking out about his own torture, sets off a revenge plot involving three countries, two royal families and the world's most powerful sporting body, FIFA. As Hakeem awaits extradition back to Bahrain, a group of campaigners led by a retired Australian football captain Craig Foster fight for his release.
1958 - O Ano Em Que O Mundo Descobriu O Brasil
Swedish soccer referee Martin Hansson had a successful journey towards his big dream in life, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Then one dark night in Paris on November 18th, 2009, all hell broke loose.
In this feature-length sports documentary we follow the underdog club, Avacakdoes FC, through their second season of games following an embarrassing first showing. Can they redeem themselves or will they go another winless season in shame?
Den s Petrem Čechem
2ème étoile
The season proved to be another roller coaster ride at the Bridge, but one where new young dynamic talent took to the stage and unquestionably delivered. Epitomised by the sensational and sublime Cole Palmer, who scored 24 goals, provided 13 assists and was absolutely devastating throughout. Marvel once again at his skills as every game is captured here in the Chelsea FC Season Review 2023/24.
A BBC documentary producer is given unprecedented access in North Korea to chronicle the story of the famed 1966 World Cup team from the North that advanced to the quarterfinals. The feature includes interviews with surviving members of the team, English fans and soccer pundits who saw the North Koreans upset Italy, 1-0.
The 1982 World Cup was played in Spain. Brazil charmed the world with their entertaining and spectacular football, with players like Zico, Eder and Falcao. But it was Italy who ultimately emerged as world champions, and Italian Paolo Rossi won the top scorer award.