World Cup : Out of Play, a deep dive into the competition

The trailer

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Portugal: no one is a prophet in his own country

2016, famed Portuguese footballer Ronaldo and his teammates win Euro Cup.Portugal is one of the top favorites at the 2018 World Cup. But CR7’s persona divides the Portuguese just as much as it unites them. Many ask if Portugal relies too much on Ronaldo. It’s a love-hate relationship that can have major consequences for the team’s performances... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yugoslavia: one last time together

1990, Yugoslavia go to the world cup with a brilliant team. But because of the eastern bloc’s politics, Nationalism and other issues divided its people. The country was breaking apart, which threatened the team’s unity and success. The stakes were sky high : win the world cup and potentially stay united in peace...or lose and descend into chaos... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nigeria: the dictator and the World Cup

Nigeria’s performance at its first World Cup in 1994 impressed the whole world. At the same time, a military dictator took control of the country. And locked up the democratically elected president. But a dramatic loss at the World Cup changed the dictator’s plans … and the country forever... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain: a fresh start

1982, Spain is finally released from decades of Franco’s dictatorship. And one year before the world cup, the country faces a military coup. By welcoming the world cup Spain hopes to change its international image with one billion people watching worldwide. But nothing ever goes as planned... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices