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

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

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Peru: the one billion dollar game

Peru finally qualified for the 2018 world cup after 36 years of failure. 36 years of suffering, terrorism, corruption and economic crisis. Footballer Paolo Guerrero and his teammates are breathing new life and hope into their country. What happens at the World Cup will have an im ...  Show more

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 ...  Show more

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 relation ...  Show more

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