In a country that is crazy about football, hosting the world cup turned into a nightmare. Already roiling in economic recession and political turmoil, Brazil plunged plunged even further into crisis. Will the country and its football be able to rise again from the ashes ?
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Jun 2018
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 ... Show More
29m 22s
Jun 2018
Brésil: lendemain de défaite
2014, le Brésil, pays du football, est humilié devant son public. Mais malheureusement la défaite sportive n’était que le début des ennuis pour un pays qui va connaître une crise politique et économique majeure... Est-ce que l’édition 2018 permettra au pays de se relever ?Hébergé ... Show More
22m 17s
Jun 2014
Brazil 2014: Political tensions surround World Cup
About half the world's population is expected to watch the World Cup in Brazil, but the run up to the tournament has been troubled by demonstrations in Brazil and all-too-familiar allegations of corruption at the heart of Fifa, world football's governing body. Joe Leahy, Brazil c ... Show More
13m 36s