Ep 2. Soccer's Greatest Moments: Return to Turin: Italia '90

In the second episode of the History of Soccer's first season, the focus is on one of the greatest moments in soccer history- the 1990 FIFA World Cup. The episode takes a closer look at the tournament through the lens of the semi-final match between defending champions Argentina and rivals Italy, which took place in Turin.

The episode begins by delving into the political backdrop against which the Italy 1990 world cup was played. The world was transitioning from the Cold War, and Europe was seeing massive political changes with the reunification of Germany. The backdrop was set as such, and the episode takes the viewers to Turin, where the two fierce soccer rivals, Argentina and Italy, met in the semifinals, and it is fair to say that all eyes were on this match.

The episode takes the viewers through the journey of both teams to the semifinals and contextualizes the importance of the match in the larger scheme of things. The episode also dives deep into the political significance of a World Cup being held in Italy, given the long-standing rivalry between Argentina and Italy due to Argentina's large Italian immigrant population.

The episode then takes us inside the stadium in Turin, which was packed with over 60,000 passionate soccer fans. The match had everything- nerve-wracking moments, heartbreaks, and moments of absolute elation. The episode brilliantly captures the emotional roller coaster that both teams and fans went through, and the significance of each goal, save, and tackle.

Throughout the episode, we get to experience the sheer brilliance of Diego Maradona, who was at his absolute best during the tournament. We also get to witness the passion and determination of the Italian team in the face of a formidable Argentine team.

Importantly, the episode also highlights the impact that the tournament had on Italian soccer and how it helped to revitalize the sport in the country. It was also the first World Cup where millions of people from all over the world could watch it live and experience firsthand one of the greatest moments in soccer history.

Overall, the second episode of History of Soccer season 1, titled Soccer's Greatest Moments: Return to Turin: Italia '90, is a fantastic retelling of one of the most significant moments in soccer history. It is a must-watch for any fan of the sport, as it perfectly captures the importance and historical significance of the 1990 FIFA World Cup, and specifically the game between Italy and Argentina.