History of Football, The Beautiful Game takes you beyond great goals and classic match action to focus on every aspect of the game.

On and off the pitch, along the corridors of power, from its humble beginnings to the billion pound industry it is today.

Through exclusive interviews filmed in over 50 countries, the series explores the tremendous influence football holds over our lives.

We investigate the factors that have enabled football players to become cultural icons and millionaires, recognised throughout the world.

Every aspect of the sport is covered, with exclusive footage, ground breaking interviews with icons of the game - past and present and revealing insights into why football generates more excitement, passion and wealth across the world than any other sport.