Dutch Soccer

A mazy dribble through the recent history of European soccer, showing how shifting styles and influence have shaped the game. In the early 1990s, the Dutch footballing philosophy was worshiped across the continent. Then the baton passed to the Italians, who clearly boasted Europe's strongest league. But when France started winning everything at international level its national academy became the template for others, until suddenly, almost out of nowhere, Europe's most revered player and manager both hailed from Portugal.

Voetbal bestaat uit verhalen. Sterke, vreemde, grappige, ontroerende en bovenal wonderlijke verhalen – de Nederlandse Eredivisie is er rijk aan. In Doorspelen gaat sportschrijver Michel Doodeman in 34 speelrondes op zoek naar de meest spraakmakende en karakteristieke achtergrondverhalen van misschien wel het meest typerende Eredivisie-seizoen aller tijden: 2010/11.