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Grant Jarvie, Neil Speirs, Mark James Johnson, Dan Gerrard (Tutor), Neil Rankin, and Hector Mackie

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Topics Covered

  • Introduction to early history, origins and myths about football
  • Golden football moments
  • The rise of global football, FIFA and the Big 5 Football Leagues
  • Introduction to football finance and wealth
  • Great football clubs, nations, rivalries and matches that changed the world
  • Introduction to football data, trends and what it tells us
  • Who are the world champions and what makes them champions?
  • The rise, popularity and myths about women’s football
  • Tackling inequality, homelessness and health through football
  • Introduction to football governance, ownership and power
  • What makes a great football team?
  • Is football more than a game?
  • Meet a football legend and their views on Brazil and the greatest footballer they played against

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Football: a global phenomenon

This course is a great way to learn about the history, culture, and impact of football around the world. It is appropriate for learners of all experience levels, and the flexible format makes it easy to fit into your schedule.
Self-paced and accessible.
"The course is self-paced, so you can learn at your own pace."
"The course is accessible to learners of all levels."
Covers various aspects of football.
"The course covers a wide range of topics, from the history of the game to its impact on society."

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