Kicking Off: The Rise And Fall Of The Super League

BBC2, 9.30pm

For the owners of a select few wealthy clubs, the plan seemed to herald a new age of even greater riches to be made from football. But for fans, the European Super League threatened the future of the beautiful game by forever shutting the door on the ambitions of smaller teams.

The dramatic news of the breakaway league caused a sensation and sparked protests (right) last year. But what was the full story of the secret negotiations that had been going on behind the scenes? Has the danger of the proposed league really gone away – and if not, what can be done to preserve the integrity of football?

With the legal and political ramifications ongoing, this documentary offers new insight into one of football’s most controversial episodes, even by the chequered standards of sporting commerce. ★★★★☆