Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game

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Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game

Kevin Bridges: In Search of the Beautiful Game

Contains some strong language.

Kevin Bridges embarks on a journey to see if the beautiful game still exists. He meets Brazil football icon Cafu, Scottish legend John McGinn, Sao Paulo ultras, US football fans and many others.

Duration 59 mins

First shown9pm 5 Jun 2026

Available for over a year

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