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101 Soccer History Lessons
Everyday, more and more Americans fall in love with the beautiful game. 101 Soccer History is here to bring you up to speed on what you’ve missed over the last 100 years. Our 101 Soccer History lessons cover famous games, legendary players, unforgettable tournaments and unequalled stadiums. Simply click on a subject or site below and learn more about the history of soccer, in a short mp3 format.



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Africa

Sierra Leone - Al Bengura     Listen
Al Bengura's dream story of refugee-turned-soccer star took a scary turn when the British government ordered him to be deported. Bengura's case is now under appeal. This 101Soccer History looks at the remarkable tale of Watford's Al Bengura.


Asia

South Korea - 2002 World Cup     Listen
The United States memorable World Cup run ended in the quarterfinals with a 1-0 loss to eventual finalists Germany. 

Australia


Europe

Barcelona, Spain - 1999 Champions League Final     Listen
Manchester United vs. Bayern Munich: The Red Devils seal their treble with one of the greatest comebacks in sports history

Brussels, Belgium - Disaster at Heysel Stadium     Listen
The biggest tradgedy in soccer history came just before the European Cup Final in 1985 when a retaining wall collapsed before the match, killing 39 fans

Gorizia, Italy - Fabio Capello     Listen
The new England coach brings a remarkable resume to Wembley, here's a history lesson on the flamboyant Italian

Liverpool, England - Everton FC     Listen
The city of Liverpool’s other top flight football team

London, England - Arsenal’s Invincibles of 2003-2004     Listen
The Gunners became the first team in over a century to go undefeated in England’s top flight

Manchester, England - England 2 - 2 Greece     Listen
Arguably the most memorable game in David Beckham's international career came at Old Trafford in 2001, as a last-second free kick sent England to the World Cup

Motherwell, Scotland - Phil O'Donnell     Listen
Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell, who was born just a few miles from the club's home ground, died at age 35 after leaving the field of a Scottish League game in December 2007.  101Soccer History looks back at his life and career.

Moscow, Russia - Guus Hiddink     Listen
A bio of arguably the greatest international coach of his era

Valencia, Spain - Ronald Koeman     Listen
Dutch coaches are the hottest commodity today in world soccer, and Ronald Koeman brings a solid reputation as both a player and manager to Valencia

Zurich, Switzerland - FIFA World Cup Rotation Policy     Listen
The controversial policy adopted in 2000 that ensured South Africa the 2010 Cup

North America

Boston, MA - MLS Cup 1996     Listen
Major League Soccer’s first championship game

Dallas, TX - MLS Cup 2006     Listen
The Houston Dynamo claimed the MLS Cup in their first season in Texas, defeating New England on penalties and denying the Revolution their first MLS Cup

East Rutherford, NJ - Italian Super Cup     Listen
One of the only "meaningful" European matches ever played in the United States took place at Giants Stadium, when AC Milan and Juventus met for the Italian Super Cup in 2004

Los Angeles, CA - Ruud Gullit     Listen
The new Galaxy coach has been sensational as both a player and coach, but controversy has followed him throughout his illustrious career

San Jose, CA - San Jose Earthquakes     Listen
The team once known as the Clash was one of Major League Soccer's founding teams. After a short hiatus, the Quakes return to MLS in 2008

South America

























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