As South Africa prepared to host the 2010 World Cup, the focus was on many of the continent’s brightest stars in soccer, including Chelsea’s Didier Drogba and Inter Milan’s Samuel Eto’o. Correspondent Mariana van Zeller explores the dark side to the sport’s global popularity, what has been called “the new slave trade.”
‘Soccer’s Lost Boys’
Soccer’s Lost Boys
As South Africa hosts the 2010 World Cup, the focus will be on many of the continent’s brightest stars in soccer, including Chelsea’s Didier Drogba and Inter Milan’s Samuel Eto’o. In “Soccer’s Lost Boys,” correspondent Mariana van Zeller explores the [...] watch video
Soccer’s Lost Boys: ‘Vanguard’ Trailer
In “Soccer’s Lost Boys,” correspondent Mariana van Zeller explores the dark side to the sport’s global popularity, what has been called “the new slave trade.” watch video
The Dirty Business of Soccer: Scenes from ‘Vanguard’
In this scene from Vanguard’s “Soccer’s Lost Boys,” a coach in Ghana details for correspondent Mariana Van Zeller the alarming treatment of young players in West Africa. watch video
Black Market Soccer: Scenes from ‘Vanguard’
In this scene from the new Vanguard documentary “Soccer’s Lost Boys,” correspondent Mariana van Zeller goes undercover to explore the last, desperate hope of young West African players living illegally in Paris: a pick-up game with sketchy middle-men who try [...] watch video
Right to Dream Soccer Academy: Scenes from ‘Vanguard’
In this scene from Vanguard’s “Soccer’s Lost Boys,” correspondent Mariana van Zeller travels to a prestigious — and unconventional — academy for young African footballers. watch video
