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Jul 9, 2015 • 27min
Breitner, Trezeguet and the Underdogs
Bayern Munich legend Paul Breitner looks back on his career and gives his views on the controversy surrounding Qatar 2022. David Trezeguet pays tribute to Andrea Pirlo. We also spend time with San Marino's SS Folgore in the UEFA Champions League. Photo by Bob Thomas/Getty Images
Jul 3, 2015 • 27min
Chile Chase Copa Glory
Chile international Mark Gonzalez and Peru's assistant coach Nolberto Solano look ahead to the Copa America final in Santiago, as the hosts Chile prepare to take on Argentina.Also we look at the problem of fan violence in Chilean club football and why does South America not care about the Women's World Cup?(Photo: Chile fans hold card cut-out letters to spell Chile. Credit: Getty Images)
Jun 26, 2015 • 27min
The Ghosts of Santiago
At Chile's Nacional Estadio as many as 40,000 men and women suffered at the hands of a cruel dictatorship. On this week's World Football, hear about the dark past of the venue for this year's Copa America final. The stadium was was used as a prison camp during the early days of the Pinochet regime. The dressing rooms were used to hold political prisoners and unspeakable acts of torture took place. Former prisoners and family members of the disappeared give their shocking stories.Also, the latest from the Women's World Cup in Canada and a South American commentary masterclass.(Photo: Estadio Nacional as a concentration camp. Credit: Koen Wessing)
