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If you did a 30 for 30 series on just soccer
Posted on 8/9/13 at 1:59 pm
Posted on 8/9/13 at 1:59 pm
What would be some of your candidates for subjects? Here are some ideas that I have
"From Heysel to Hillsborough" This takes a look at the two disasters that Liverpool FC was a part of and it takes a look at the club between the two disasters and how they resulted in changes to stadium safety.
"The Last Firm" This takes a look at the long rivalry between Rangers and Celtic and the last Old Firm match before Rangers are relegated to the Scottish Third Division.
"The 40 year drought" After the 1950 World Cup the US didn't qualify for another World Cup until 1990. This program focuses on the struggles of US Soccer in this period and how they rose to become a power in CONCACAF.
"The Busby Babes" This was mentioned on a web site listing some subjects that ESPN should do. I still think this could be a good one. This focuses on the February plane crash in Munich where many Man U players dies and some never played again.
"The Invasion of Britain' This takes a look at the rise of foreign owners and players in the Premier League and how it changed the game"
"The Rise and Fall of the NASL" The American soccer league that started in the 60s had a lot of promise but folded in the 80s. This documentary takes a look at it's rise in the 70s and the causes of their downfall.
So some other ideas?
"From Heysel to Hillsborough" This takes a look at the two disasters that Liverpool FC was a part of and it takes a look at the club between the two disasters and how they resulted in changes to stadium safety.
"The Last Firm" This takes a look at the long rivalry between Rangers and Celtic and the last Old Firm match before Rangers are relegated to the Scottish Third Division.
"The 40 year drought" After the 1950 World Cup the US didn't qualify for another World Cup until 1990. This program focuses on the struggles of US Soccer in this period and how they rose to become a power in CONCACAF.
"The Busby Babes" This was mentioned on a web site listing some subjects that ESPN should do. I still think this could be a good one. This focuses on the February plane crash in Munich where many Man U players dies and some never played again.
"The Invasion of Britain' This takes a look at the rise of foreign owners and players in the Premier League and how it changed the game"
"The Rise and Fall of the NASL" The American soccer league that started in the 60s had a lot of promise but folded in the 80s. This documentary takes a look at it's rise in the 70s and the causes of their downfall.
So some other ideas?
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Posted on 8/9/13 at 2:10 pm to itawambadog
"Grass Fairies" Soccer's struggle for acceptance on Tigerdroppings
Posted on 8/9/13 at 2:11 pm to itawambadog
All of those would be awesome 
Posted on 8/9/13 at 2:12 pm to itawambadog
I'd love to see a documentary on Klinsmann's life, from player to coach.
Another good one would be the history and recent resurgence of the Seattle-Portland rivalry.
One on the 2010 World Cup and what it meant to the entire continent of Africa would be good.
Another good one would be the history and recent resurgence of the Seattle-Portland rivalry.
One on the 2010 World Cup and what it meant to the entire continent of Africa would be good.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 2:16 pm to itawambadog
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"From Heysel to Hillsborough" This takes a look at the two disasters that Liverpool FC was a part of and it takes a look at the club between the two disasters and how they resulted in changes to stadium safety.
Sounds good or just anything to do with LFC
Posted on 8/9/13 at 2:24 pm to itawambadog
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"The Last Firm" This takes a look at the long rivalry between Rangers and Celtic and the last Old Firm match before Rangers are relegated to the Scottish Third Division.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 2:25 pm to TFTC
Not a creative type, but I think the Bosman Ruling is just as important as Curt Flood's challenging of MLB's reserve clause.
This post was edited on 8/9/13 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 8/9/13 at 3:03 pm to WarSlamEagle
Got some more in mind
"Die Spiel geht weiter (The game continue)" The story of the rise of the West German Football team following the end of WWII and the rise of German clubs in European competition.
"El Classico" Focuses not only on the rivalry on the pitch between Real Madrid and Barcelona but also the rivalry politically.
"Best" Come on there needs to be something made about George Best.
"From amateurs to millionaires" A look at how the game had its humble begins to becoming an organization that pays millions of dollars to their athletes.
"Yugoslavia" This Eastern Europe nation became a force in Europe. The clubs from this nation were beating the best in Europe and national team won a European championship. It had looked they were on their way to winning a World Cup but civil war changed that.
"Die Spiel geht weiter (The game continue)" The story of the rise of the West German Football team following the end of WWII and the rise of German clubs in European competition.
"El Classico" Focuses not only on the rivalry on the pitch between Real Madrid and Barcelona but also the rivalry politically.
"Best" Come on there needs to be something made about George Best.
"From amateurs to millionaires" A look at how the game had its humble begins to becoming an organization that pays millions of dollars to their athletes.
"Yugoslavia" This Eastern Europe nation became a force in Europe. The clubs from this nation were beating the best in Europe and national team won a European championship. It had looked they were on their way to winning a World Cup but civil war changed that.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 3:21 pm to itawambadog
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"The Rise and Fall of the NASL" The American soccer league that started in the 60s had a lot of promise but folded in the 80s. This documentary takes a look at it's rise in the 70s and the causes of their downfall.
Though primarily focused on the Cosmos, "Once In A Lifetime" pretty much tells this story.
I think the travels, trials and tribulations of Freddy Adu would be interdasting.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 3:30 pm to itawambadog
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"Yugoslavia" This Eastern Europe nation became a force in Europe. The clubs from this nation were beating the best in Europe and national team won a European championship. It had looked they were on their way to winning a World Cup but civil war changed that.
Yes. Please.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 3:31 pm to Sheep
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Though primarily focused on the Cosmos, "Once In A Lifetime" pretty much tells this story.
I think the travels, trials and tribulations of Freddy Adu would be interdasting.
"The best that never was" would've been a good title for this if it wasn't already taken.
"The Ugly Side of the Beautiful Game" Focuses on the history of race in the sport and some of the issues that are still found in the game.
"A World Cup of their own" Focuses on the first womens World Cup and how the US team became one of the world powers.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 3:58 pm to itawambadog
Invasion of Britain, 40 Year Drought, Die Spiel geht weiter, Best, Yugoslavia, From Amateurs to Millionaires - I would definitely watch all of these.
You need to look at history, too.
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"El Classico" Focuses not only on the rivalry on the pitch between Real Madrid and Barcelona but also the rivalry politically.
You need to look at history, too.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:09 pm to itawambadog
I think a documentary on the extremely talented early 90s Yugoslavia sides was made, but it was entirely in Serbian and Croatian, so it's only famous for this scene of Dejan Savicevic responding to a heckler 
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But they had a golden generation of stars from Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro about 20 years ago, with guys like Prosinecki, Boban, Savicevic, Mijatovic, Suker, Boksic, and by the late 90s you had the Bosnians like Balic and Bolic who were in peak form.
Of course, the Serbians were shut out of the 1994 World Cup and 1996 Euros because of sanctions, and the Croatians weren't able to get together until 1996, so many of these guys missed 3 or 4 years of their prime in international competition.
I bet the full roster could have won the 1998 World Cup. Hell, Croatia finished third by themselves.
The Busby Babes would be an incredible one to watch, definitely.
Also, I would like to see something about the increasing ethnic and racial diversity of national teams in England, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, and now, even Italy. We aren't far a way from the day that a European team trots out 11 non-white players, and I know in France, that possibility has already led to declining national team support in certain circles. There are also unintended consequences like the growth of basketball and rugby.
LINK But they had a golden generation of stars from Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro about 20 years ago, with guys like Prosinecki, Boban, Savicevic, Mijatovic, Suker, Boksic, and by the late 90s you had the Bosnians like Balic and Bolic who were in peak form.
Of course, the Serbians were shut out of the 1994 World Cup and 1996 Euros because of sanctions, and the Croatians weren't able to get together until 1996, so many of these guys missed 3 or 4 years of their prime in international competition.
I bet the full roster could have won the 1998 World Cup. Hell, Croatia finished third by themselves.
The Busby Babes would be an incredible one to watch, definitely.
Also, I would like to see something about the increasing ethnic and racial diversity of national teams in England, France, the Netherlands, Portugal, and now, even Italy. We aren't far a way from the day that a European team trots out 11 non-white players, and I know in France, that possibility has already led to declining national team support in certain circles. There are also unintended consequences like the growth of basketball and rugby.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:15 pm to cwil177
I could sorta see how the opening to my German doc would go. As the title comes up on the screen you hear a BBC radio broadcast of the surrender of Germany and then you see the destruction from the war and damaged football stadiums. Then the story starts. Other political events should be highlights as well such as the building and fall of the Berlin Wall and the events of the 1972 Munich Olympics. The ending would be the 2006 World Cup. Slight edit last years Champions League Final would make a good ending since this includes clubs.
This post was edited on 8/9/13 at 4:21 pm
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:19 pm to itawambadog
Fun fact: Nuremberg's stadium was built by the Nazis.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:22 pm to cwil177
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Fun fact: Nuremberg's stadium was built by the Nazis.
It was mainly built for Hitlers rallies wasn't it?
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:26 pm to itawambadog
Everything in that city was. It was the show city for the Nazi party. It's where he built massive parade grounds and spectacular buildings that served as the backdrops to his speeches.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:35 pm to itawambadog
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"The Last Firm" This takes a look at the long rivalry between Rangers and Celtic and the last Old Firm match before Rangers are relegated to the Scottish Third Division.
Vice did a nice short doc on the rivalry, mainly focused on the fans feelings toward each other, and not so much the teams, but its worth a watch. it ends just as the trouble starts to brew over at rangers.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:37 pm to itawambadog
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"From Heysel to Hillsborough" This takes a look at the two disasters that Liverpool FC was a part of and it takes a look at the club between the two disasters and how they resulted in changes to stadium safety.
I'd love to see something like this. Be curious to see how Liverpool balance being the victim (Hillsborough) and a (by most accounts) culprit (Heysel). Heysel gets lost in the shuffle because Hillsborough happened just a few years later with more lives lost.
Not trying to start shite with any LFC fans, but I've long since wondered why Heysel isn't given the same recognition as Hillsborough.
Posted on 8/9/13 at 4:38 pm to Anfield Road
It's be an interesting topic, and you could roll general contract issues into it too, e.g. Winston Bogarde
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