In a World Cup Special, Tube Rats takes you on a trip through the murky, depressing world of professional football. Appropriately for a show in the midst of a World Cup in Qatar, this episode covers human rights abuse, sports washing and a production line which strips professional players of any potential to think for themselves.
To see the films before we discuss them, view the links below:
Film 1: On Trial (9mins)
Dir. Etim Essien
Film 2: Dedication (3mins)
Dir. Milot Idrizi
Film 3: The takeover: One year on (24mins)
Dir. Lee Lawler
Bonus: Girls Talk About Football (2mins)
Dir. Paola Sorrentino