Football Stars (Español)

Maradona - the scandal special. The life and times of Maradona from his early years, through to the glory years with the Hand of God World Cup and his inevitable decline. The story of the Argentine superstar - warts and all.

Cantona - the charismatic, enigmatic champion who scandalized football with an outrageous act of violence against a fan. He thought he was never wrong - but he was wrong.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode we look at Paul Pogba's cutting style in Italy, James Rodriguez breaking waves at the World Cup, France's Wags, and Liverpool's inked backline.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode Diego Costa is a goal machine, Sergio Ramos looks good in black tie, Mario Gštze needed just one moment, while there's only one Diego Simeone.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode Robert Lewandowski makes waves in the Bundesliga, Balotelli causes a storm at Liverpool, Rudi Garcia invades Rome, and David Luiz marches on Paris.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode we pay tribute to legendary US forward Landon Donovan, Toni Kroos's emergence as a global star and a complete look at Argentine ace Angel di Maria.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode, Tim Howard becomes a household name, the rise and rise of Alexis Sanchez and the increasingly bitter war of words between Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode two teammates are caught in a love triangle, a player and manager air their differences in public and Cesc Fabregas is once again lighting up London.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode, Neymar is the man to take Brazil forward on his young shoulders, the mad genius of Italian football Antonio Conte and Philipp Lahm's perfect ending.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode, Daniel Sturridge may be the most fashionable player in football. Adam Lallana's rise to the top is down to his heart and Zlatan Ibrahimovic keeps on being Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Football Stars takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode, Neymar tries rally driving, Pep Guardiola takes control, Gibraltar takes on the might of Germany, plus Arjen Robben, Marco Verratti, Thierry Henry and more.

Football Headliners takes you off the pitch and into the glamorous and often turbulent world of the players who make the headlines. In this episode, Cristiano Ronaldo roars and twitter goes wild. Manuel Neuer is snubbed by other goalkeepers, Diego Maradona gets a letter from his biggest fan and Lionel Messi meets his smallest fan

Raphael Varane has one foot in the future with knowledge beyond his years...And David Alaba is redefining what it means to play as a wing-back...But Harry Kane, well, he just does it the old fashioned way...Whether scoring goals, or stopping them, talking nonsense or tweeting it.There's plenty of ways to be a football headliner...

Everyone has a different reason to love the beautiful game. For Ana Ivanovic it's one man, and for Usain Bolt it's one team. Juan Cuadrado loves getting fans on their feet, and Ryan Giggs provides them somewhere to sleep. For everyone else... there's the beauty, the magic, the money, and goals.

When football and the arts come together, the result is a masterpiece. Miralem Pjanic is painting pictures with his feet. Zlatan Ibrahimovic prefers his body art. While Big Sam Allardyce has a somewhat larger canvas. And for Leeds United's biggest fan, all the world's a stage.

The Brodge is popular enough to never walk alone. Marquinhos has his Brazilian friends in the PSG back half. It's good to be bad if your name is Badstuber. And you can still count on Ronaldo when the chips are down. But when it's time to count the money, it's every man for himself.

Whether it's the flair, hair and creativity of Stephan El Shaarawy. The commitment and passion of Koke. A budding friendship. A secret admiration. Or a public fanfare. When emotion and football combine, the end result, is the beautiful game.

Football is the family game. Whether it's Daley Blind following in his father's footsteps. Son Heung Min his nation's favourite son. Or Marc Andre Ter-stegen leaving the only home he's ever known. Every player and coach belongs to FIFA's football family ... but that doesn't always mean father knows best.

It's nice to be liked but football isn't a popularity contest. Massimiliano Allegri may have no friends in the media, but there's plenty who support him in the stands. Die Mannschaft revelled on the red carpet after lifting the World Cup. But Michael Carrick knows fame can be fleeting, it's trophies that are timeless.

Football icons are born in a moment of brilliance, or made over a lifetime. Through 17 seasons Steven Gerrard created a legacy at Liverpool. Antoine Griezmann showed promise, but needed the tough love of coach Cholo to bring out his best. But Franck Ribery was the star of the show as soon as he hit the big time.

Some players are born leaders, like Jordan Henderson, at his best when marshalling the troops. Others like Javier Pastore prefer to be the centre of attention. But Ivan Rakitic shine's in a team full of stars.And at one time or another, Raul has been all that and more, now it's the fans that keep him coming back.

Suffering from homesickness, Jesus Navas was reluctant to stray too far from home. Norway's Martin ¯degaard left home early to make his dreams come true. While Florentino Perez has his castle, ruling on high the kingdom of Real Madrid. But all had to learn, home is where the heart is.

Philippe Coutinho is a typical Brazilian, creating and scoring with flair. Giorgio Chiellini is the perfect italian, a tough, but smart defender. While Serbian Nemanja Matic has all of these qualities and more in control of the midfield. But every attacker, defender, and midfielder knows, it's the whole team that matters most.

It's been said Jordi Alba doesn't run, he flies, and the skies the limit since he joined Barcelona. Vincenzo Montella was used to flying in his playing days, but as a manager, he's hit high altitudes with Fiorentina. And top flight football came to Bournemouth thanks to the exploits of Eddie Howe.

Steven Gerrard is a Liverpool legend, pulling on the iconic shirt for 17 seasons. Pablo Zabaleta is a Man City favourite, wearing his heart on his sleeve in every match. But Memphis Depay doesn't want to just be a club legend. He's happy to move around in his bid to be known as the best in the world