Soccer Shrines
The Theatre of Dreams. The Chocolate Box. The Cathedral of Football. Three of the most famous soccer stadiums in the world. They, along with ten others, are the stars of our show. Some call them stadiums, or arenas, or pitches. We call them Shrines. We'll follow the pilgrimage of our most passionate worshipers - the fans - as they journey to their famed place of worship. Because it's not just a game. It is a religion. A religion of billions worshiping at the most revered shrines in the world.
- 2010-2010
- 1 season
- Documentary
The Theatre of Dreams. The Chocolate Box. The Cathedral of Football. Three of the most famous soccer stadiums in the world. They, along with ten others, are the stars of our show. Some call them stadiums, or arenas, or pitches. We call them Shrines. We'll follow the pilgrimage of our most passionate worshipers - the fans - as they journey to their famed place of worship. Because it's not just a game. It is a religion. A religion of billions worshiping at the most revered shrines in the world.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2010
Episode 1
Manchester
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Old Trafford Stadium, home to the Manchester United Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 2
Johannesburg
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium, home to the Kaiser Chiefs Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 3
Marseille
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Stade Vélodrome, home to the Olympique de Marseille football club of Ligue 1. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 4
Glasgow
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Celtic Park, home to the Celtic Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 5
Milan
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at San Siro, home of the AC Milan Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 6
Amsterdam
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Amsterdam Arena, home of AFC Ajax. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 7
Buenos Aires
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at La Bombanera, home to the Club Atlético Boca Juniors. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 8
Barcelona
24 mins
Several soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at Camp Nou, home to the Futbol Club Barcelona. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 9
Athens
25 mins
Six soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Karaiskakis Stadium, home to the Paris Saint Germain Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 10
Paris
24 mins
Six soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Parc Des Princes, home to the Paris Saint Germain Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 11
Munich
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Allianz Arena, home to the F.C. Bayern team. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 12
Rio De Janeiro
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Maracanã, home to the Flamengo Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.
Episode 13
London
25 mins
Four soccer fans reminisce about their own experiences at the Emirates Stadium, home to the Arsenal Football Club. To many in this quasi-religious sport, stadiums are like shrines, or rather, Soccer Shrines.