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Three young Ghanaian footballers make their way to Europe in pursuit of their dream of playing at the 2022 World Cup. In this episode, we meet three players from Ghana: Mubarak Alhassan, Emmanuel Lomotey and Sabit Abdulai.
Every footballer’s dream is to play for their country, especially at the World Cup. In this film, we follow three players from Spain – Alejandro Francés, Carles Pérez and Juan Miranda in pursuit of their dream – to play for Spain at the Qatar World Cup 2022.
Every footballer’s dream is to play for their country, especially at the World Cup. This film follows three players from Morocco - Azzedine Ounahi, Souffian El Karouani and Adil Tahif.
Three young Ghanaian footballers make their way to Europe in pursuit of their dream of playing at the 2022 World Cup. In this episode, we meet three players from Ghana: Mubarak Alhassan, Emmanuel Lomotey and Sabit Abdulai.
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Watch the trailer for Offside which captures the commitment, passion and comradery of a female Polish football team during their grueling, but critical pre-season training as their coach, sets the foundation for the new season ahead by pushing them to new limits.
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Watch the trailer for Funke, coming soon to Millennium Extra. This is the story of Funke, a young Nigerian girl who wants to play football for the country. The story is set in 1996 in Nigeria. A personal story of struggle and inspiration as she tries to convince her family and friends to allow her to achieve her dream.
The 2022 World Cup kicks off in Qatar on November 20. For those who don’t usually follow football, Start Here with Sandra Gathmann explains how the tournament works — and some of the teams, players and matches to look out for.
A goalkeeper defies expectations by starting her football career at 48 in Naples, the city of the legendary Maradona.
World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. This episode focuses on Asia, with expert analysis from Australia’s four-time World Cup player Tim Cahill and Qatar 2022 ambassador Mohammed Saadon Al Kuwari. We’ll hit all the major talking points as six Asian qualifiers aim for success in Qatar.
World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. In this episode we get expert analysis from former U.S. International Christopher Sullivan and Canadian Sports Broadcaster Scott Rintoul. We discuss all the big issues as the three co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup and Costa Rica all vye for success in Qatar.
Aliane Mugisha was a roadside hawker in Kigali when she decided to change her business, inspired by the local men who rode taxi bicycles. She did not know this would lead to a whole new cycling adventure. In The Young Cyclist, by filmmaker Yuhi Amuli, she shares her story of determination and focus - and its uplifting results.
World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. This episode focuses on Africa, with special reports from Dakar, Rabat and Soweto as well as expert analysis from broadcasters Usher Komugisha and Maher Mezahi.
World Cup Countdown gives you a global perspective from every region ahead of the Middle East’s first-ever FIFA World Cup. August’s episode focuses on Europe, with expert analysis from 2010 World Cup winner Javi Martinez and former Scotland striker Andy Gray.
101 East meets India's young athletes racing for a better future. A sporting initiative is helping tribal communities achieve athletic success and with it, recognition and acceptance. 101 East meets India's young athletes racing for a better future.
In this first World Cup Countdown episode, we focus on South America, with special reports from Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, as well as expert analysis from football broadcasters Juan Arango and Eli Mengem.
Abdoulaye Diaby, the rising star of Malian football, realises his dream to play in Europe. The film tells the story of his first season in Europe.
On beaches, in training grounds, and in gyms around Dakar, Kalanda sweats and strains as he trains hard for Senegal’s big-time wrestling competitions - determined to make it to the main wrestling arena. Filmmaker Oumar Ba’s intimate film, Kalanda: A Wrestler’s Dream, bears witness to his determination despite the odds, and sees him balance friendship and loyalty with hard-muscled competition.
This short film from filmmaker Joan Kabugu celebrates Ciku Mbithi and the women of the Throttle Queens biking club.
In one of the poorest countries in the world, can the Chad football squad find success at last?
This film explores Raja Casablanca’s history as an outlet for the city’s working-class youth and their displeasure with the country’s politics. It also searches for the revolutionary fans of Casablanca and reveals those who, by sheer weight of numbers, cannot be ignored.
How Egypt’s Hardcore football Ultras became a major protest group during their country’s revolution and the aftermath.
This rich biopic follows the incredible journey of an early 20th century world celebrity, from his modest roots in rural Russia, to the world stage in Paris and 1920s America.
Al Jazeera Close Up Documentary. Judo for Peace in the Central African Republic.
Featuring rare behind-the-scenes access, 101 East goes inside the secretive world of Japanese sumo.
This film from Al Jazeera follows the Slemani ultras. They have given a voice to women in a culture where they are often expected to adopt traditional female roles. These women have changed the face of football fans, as well as challenged cultural norms. They are non-violent, loud and proud, and most importantly they love football!
