Champions

tv show

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6 total episodes

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1 seasons

Present, past and future of women's football

First Aired December 02, 2021

Overview

"Champions" (Campeonas) explores the past, present and future of women's soccer by looking at three generations united by passion across different European countries. In each episode, a pioneering player will talk about the past, a current star will showcase the current challenges and a future heroine will reflect on what's to come. With a road movie narrative, each episode will travel the world with the aim of uncovering the origins of women's soccer, the obstacles it has overcome, the challenges it still faces and what's left to do. The series will also focus on inclusion, the different game styles by country and, of course, meet and share testimonials of today's top European players.

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Champions: Italy

Season 1 - Episode 3 - 1h 36m

Air Date

December 02, 2021

Overview

Carolina Morace, in Rome, reveals herself as a woman of character, unafraid to be the first woman in anything, such as the first to score four goals at Wembley Stadium. Barbara Bonansea, Juventus player elected FIFA FIFPro Women's World 11 2020, is with her family, including her grandmother, who supported her in her desire to be a footballer. US Sassuolo youngster Benedetta Orsi talks optimistically about how she overcame the illness that forced her to give up tennis but gave her the opportunity to develop her passion for football.