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TV DOCUMENTARY, VPRO BACKLIGHT, 2014

Who Owns Football

The commercialisation of football clubs has divided owners and supporters. Foreign businessmen buy them, seeking expensive trophies, while fans remain emotionally invested in their victories and losses on the field. Opposed to a recent takeover of Manchester United, fans responded by starting their own football club, FC United of Manchester. During a series of visits to football clubs, supporters reflect on the role of money, history and camaraderie as they renegotiate their relationships with their clubs.

Director
Nirit Peled
Research
William de Bruijn
Chief Editors
Henneke Hagen & Frank Wiering
Production
Jenny Borger, VPRO Backlight