Soccer & World Politics

Football has never been just a game. Throughout modern history it has inspired revolutions, shaped national identities, fueled wars and reflected some of the world's deepest political conflicts.

Award-winning journalist Itai Anghel joins Israel's leading football commentator Nadav Yaacobi to explore the remarkable intersection of sport and geopolitics. From Barcelona and the Catalan independence movement to Egypt's Ultras, from dictators such as Franco and Mussolini to the Serbian militias that emerged from football terraces during the Balkan wars, the lecture reveals how football has repeatedly influenced world history.

Combining exclusive footage from conflict zones with historic matches, maps and unforgettable stories, Anghel and Yaacobi demonstrate how the world's most popular sport often serves as a window into struggles over identity, nationalism and power.

An entertaining, thought-provoking lecture for football fans and anyone interested in politics, history and international affairs.