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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 ...Afficher plus
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 ...Afficher plus
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 count ...Afficher plus
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 ...Afficher plus