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Saudi Arabia is in the process of becoming a powerful new actor on the global footballing scene.

The Western region is the motor force of African football.

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo's family is already big, but is about to get bigger.

The best of women's wakeboard with the coming of the IWWF to Mandurah in Australia. The magnificent Italian island of Sicily welcomes the kitesurf world tour. And finally, incredible female surfers head for the beaches of Brazil for the Rio Pro.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who draw on their willpower.

Brazil has won the World Cup five times and has produced some of the greatest footballers of all time.

The FA Cup is England's most prestigious trophy, while in Europe Zinedine Zidane has made a habit of winning the Champions League… whereas Spain has entered into history with a treble in a major tournament.

We are on the waters of Mandurah, in Australia, for the men's finals of the IWWF Wakeboard World. Morocco is our next destination for the kitesurf world tour, and we present Harley Clifford who storms wakeboarding.

Golf prodigy Lexi Thompson shares the secrets of her success and aspires to an Olympic gold medal. The world champion of the 400 metres hurdles Dalilah Muhammad smashes records, but she has a teammate who is biting at her heels.

In the arena of gymnastics and beyond, Olympic gold medal winner Simone Biles has proven she was a champion worthy of the name.

Robert Lewandowski has rewritten the Bayern records book, Arsenal's Invincibles remained unbeaten through an EPL season, and Lionel Messi finally won his most elusive trophy in 2022: the World Cup.

CONMEBOL is on the verge of becoming the first confederation all of whose members have participated in a World Cup.

Uruguay was the most important football nation at the beginning of the 20th century.

Australia is one of the most confusing of footballing nations.

The CONCACAF region is rich and varied, and dominated by Mexico.

Saudi Arabia is in the process of becoming a powerful new actor on the global footballing scene.

The Western region is the motor force of African football.

Get to know the power couples who make things move in football.

We look at the art of preparing a snowboard for freestyle in the big mountains, and we bring you spectacular action of this kind on skis from Chamonix, with the best moments of the finals of the Freeside World Tour.

The Italian car driver Vicky Piria makes a quick start in the new W series. Jacqueline Legere reigns supreme in the world of Ice Cross descent. Dutch double Olympic champion soars to glory and gets married.

With his success at three great clubs, Pep Guardiola has been described as a genius of football.

Argentina - one nation, two kings. Luca Modric - the Croat hero reborn in the ashes of war.

Dream landscapes, fitness and exceptional guests, welcome to Fitness Island! Edmée travels the islands of the whole world seeking the most beautiful spots to share her love of dance and make the benefits of Zumba known.

Dream landscapes, fitness and exceptional guests, welcome to Fitness Island! Edmée travels the islands of the whole world seeking the most beautiful spots to share her love of dance and make the benefits of Zumba known.

Dream landscapes, fitness and exceptional guests, welcome to Fitness Island! Edmée travels the islands of the whole world seeking the most beautiful spots to share her love of dance and make the benefits of Zumba known.

Dream landscapes, fitness and exceptional guests: welcome to Fitness Island! Edmée roams the islands of the world in search of the most beautiful spots to share her love of dance and show the benefits of Zumba.

In just a few years Zumba has become a phenomenon! Edmée, a fitness teacher from the famous Alvin Ailey dance school in New York, travels the world searching for the most beautiful places to share her love of Zumba. Dream landscapes, fitness and special guests – welcome to Fitness Island!

Top is a unique classification of news on the champions who are causing a buzz in the world of sport!

The stars of Hollywood are buying football clubs.

Chlll joins some of the best free skiers on some of the most difficult terrains of the planet. And in Leysin, it's the five star snowboard event, the legendary Nescafe Champs.

In this edition of Sportswoman, the athletes who have become models to follow.

The New York Yankees are the most important team in baseball and one of the most famous names in sport.

Cristiano Ronaldo is such an icon that even his goal celebration is emblematic.

In Fight Stars, meet the biggest stars of combat sports, such as UFC champion Amanda Nunes and boxer David Hayes. We look back at the highs and lows of Mike Tyson's career, and finally Nikki Bella's waking dream!

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have set new standards in men's tennis, while Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have reached new summits in heavyweight boxing. These two rivalries have created historic tensions.

Emblematic misdemeanours in sport, with Mike Tyson, Marion Jones and Eric Cantona.

Women rarely have the chance to compete with men in achievement, but they have done so occasionally with spectacular results.

Rory Mcllroy, Lorena Ochoa, Michelle Wie, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are all icons in the world of golf.

Your favourite sports stars observed away from the ground in 'Star Rated'!

Get to know the domestic animals of the biggest names in world football.

Some incredible action in the Swiss Alps: first stage, the station of Leysin where the best snowboarders of the planet square up for the Nescafe Champs. And Engadin Snow is a festival in Switzerland like no other.

Laura Trott has won more medals than any British athlete, and she has won the heart of her Olympic champion colleague Jason Kenny.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best football players in the world, is perhaps the greatest goal scorer of all time.

The most emblematic moments of rugby take us from Nelson Mandela to China via Jonny Wilkinson's right boot.

In Fight Stars, meet the biggest stars of combat sports, such as UFC champion Amanda Nunes and boxer David Hayes. We look back at the highs and lows of Mike Tyson's career, and finally Nikki Bella's waking dream!

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have set new standards in men's tennis, while Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have reached new summits in heavyweight boxing. These two rivalries have created historic tensions.

Emblematic misdemeanours in sport, with Mike Tyson, Marion Jones and Eric Cantona.

Women rarely have the chance to compete with men in achievement, but they have done so occasionally with spectacular results.

Rory Mcllroy, Lorena Ochoa, Michelle Wie, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are all icons in the world of golf.

Your favourite sports stars observed away from the ground in 'Star Rated'!

Ahmed Alsanawi is a barber in demand, above all when it comes to the stars of football.

Chill goes to Kirkwood, in California, for the snowboard during the fourth leg of the Freeside World Tour. Then, Lenzerheide, in Switzerland, puts the stars of the world cup to the test with a combination of Super G, Slalom, Downhill and Giant Slalom.

Throughout the history of sport, nobody has dominated like Sir Donald Bradman, whose number of runs scored in cricket was practically double that of all other world class players the game has produced.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @danilo_acquisto, @Thamarh, @Zanetvsa and @uphillrunner78 take up his challenges at Stellenberg high school in Cape Town!

Canelo Alvarez and Mayweather, Torres' goal and Bannister's four minute mile.

The Jamaican Usain Bold erupted on the Olympic scene in 2008 and imposed himself on the track with an astonishing tally of three gold medals and three world records.

The Hand of God, cheating or genius?

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @John_Carol, @iammulo, @tembisa and @leolarge take up his challenges at Wits university in Jo'burg!

The 1999 French Open final between Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf and Michael Schumacher's 1995 season with Benetton have marked the history of sport.

From 2004 to 2008, Michael Phelps was invincible, rewriting the history of the Olympic Games.

Chad le Clos shocked the world, Michael Phelps proved that he was the greatest Olympic athlete, while swimsuits changed swimming and Katie Ledecky could simply not be beaten.

David Beckham's career changed following a red card. The journey of Michael Phelps began by simply climbing on the highest step of the podium. And Eric the Eel won many hearts.

Argentina's victory in 2022 confirmed that Lionel Messi was the greatest player of all time on football's biggest stage.

In 2012, Lionel Messi marked 12 months of the most dominant goals in the history of football.

Diego Maradona is the most influential star to have ever bestrode the greatest scene of football.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

Floyd Mayweather has won 50 victories in 50 fights in one of the most incredible careers in boxing.

The impact of partiality and aggression of crowds on tennis matches.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @Masifitness, @Cook_Sista, @Danine_Naidoo and @_Ryan_09 take up his challenges in Cape Town at Sea Point.

Manchester United came back from the dead to win the Champions League in 1999. Here's how.

In Fight Stars, meet the biggest stars of combat sports, such as UFC champion Amanda Nunes and boxer David Hayes. We look back at the highs and lows of Mike Tyson's career, and finally Nikki Bella's waking dream!

Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe have set new standards in men's tennis, while Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield have reached new summits in heavyweight boxing. These two rivalries have created historic tensions.

Emblematic misdemeanours in sport, with Mike Tyson, Marion Jones and Eric Cantona.

Women rarely have the chance to compete with men in achievement, but they have done so occasionally with spectacular results.

Rory Mcllroy, Lorena Ochoa, Michelle Wie, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are all icons in the world of golf.

Your favourite sports stars observed away from the ground in 'Star Rated'!

The TOP 20 is the ranking of the news and champions causing a buzz on planet sport!

The great Bradley Wiggins entered into history in 2012, becoming the first man to win the Tour de France and an Olympic gold medal in the same year.

How Hammerin' Hank Aaron hit racism from a home run.

Meet @mrblockworkout, ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @barbiliscious, @andilemathobela, @shashinaidoo and @clintonthebrink take up his challenges in Jo'burg at Sandton.

Tiger Woods wins the 2008 US Open on one leg and Secretariat carries off the Triple Crown by a stupefying margin.

In this episode, the spotlight is on the women of MMA, notably those who earn astonishing salaries, while we present to you Singapore's new boxing hope and profile Dillian Whyte, for whom life has not always been easy.

In Fight Stars, meet the greatest champions of combat sports, in particular Ronda Rousey and her former training partner Kayla Harrison. Plus, discover the boxing pros who made themselves known by winning an Olympic medal.

In Fight Stars find out about the best champions of combat sports, including the greatest Chinese boxer, Zou Shiming, Gina Carano, who reached Hollywood via UFC, star commentator Joe Rogan, and the champions who became politicians.

Jonah Lomu changed rugby during the 1995 World Cup. Another New Zealander, Peter Snell, put his country on the map 30 years earlier. And the 2018 World Cup final gave rise to an own goal which became a masterpiece.

Croatia have a new look, but will rely on its old weapon, while the Blazers hope to surprise the world once again.

Argentina - one nation, two kings. Luca Modric - the Croat hero reborn in the ashes of war.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

Led by Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi, the US women's Olympic basketball team remains invincible.

The greatest Olympic cheating and the biggest injustice of Olympic boxing.

A meeting with @mrblockworkout, the ex-bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment! See @JamieHowardHaha, @ClairaHermett, @rachelyankey11 and @SebastienFoucan take up his challenges in London's Brixton area.

The Derby won by Shergar and his terrible fate, as well as Eder's victorious goal for Portugal during Euro 2016.

In this episode, the spotlight is on the women of MMA, notably those who earn astonishing salaries, while we present to you Singapore's new boxing hope and profile Dillian Whyte, for whom life has not always been easy.

In Fight Stars, meet the greatest champions of combat sports, in particular Ronda Rousey and her former training partner Kayla Harrison. Plus, discover the boxing pros who made themselves known by winning an Olympic medal.

In Fight Stars find out about the best champions of combat sports, including the greatest Chinese boxer, Zou Shiming, Gina Carano, who reached Hollywood via UFC, star commentator Joe Rogan, and the champions who became politicians.

Jonah Lomu changed rugby during the 1995 World Cup. Another New Zealander, Peter Snell, put his country on the map 30 years earlier. And the 2018 World Cup final gave rise to an own goal which became a masterpiece.

Croatia have a new look, but will rely on its old weapon, while the Blazers hope to surprise the world once again.

Argentina - one nation, two kings. Luca Modric - the Croat hero reborn in the ashes of war.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

In 1999, Manchester United were invincible, becoming the first English football club to win the treble, and all this in the space of 10 days.

Lance Armstrong was a hero to millions of people, overcoming adversity to dominate cycling, but his success was built on doping and a culture of fear.

From London to Paris via Johannesburg, Terroll Lewis, aka Boost, covers the world to popularise his discipline, Block Workout. This former bad boy has chosen fitness to get back on the straight and narrow, founding his own discipline, which involves bodybuilding using solely the body and the urban environment.

The 2006 French Open final between Roger and Rafa marked the beginning of a fine grand slam rivalry and the 2014 US Women's Open marked the passage to adult age of Michelle Wie.

In 1974 and 1975, Muhammad Ali won two of the most emblematic heavyweight fights in boxing history, thus strengthening his status as the greatest athlete of all time.

The NFL is in the headlines in relation to under-inflated balls, the conspiracy against the activist Colin Kaepernick and Michael Vick who got bitten by the hook.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet Boost (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

During the 1977 Open Championship, two golfing legends faced off blow for blow. During the 2006 World Cup final, a footballing legend disgraced himself.

In 2015, the new dynasty of the NBA took form with the Golden State Warriors who carried off three titles in four seasons.

The eight year suspension for doping of swimmer Sun Yang, the USA's Ryan Lochte is unmasked in Rio and the Australian Dawn Fraser hunts for memories at Tokyo 1964.

In "Urban Fit Special Guests", travel from Paris to London via JoBurg and meet @mrblockworkout, an ex bad boy who has created his own fitness method using only the urban environment!

Jonah Lomu changed rugby during the 1995 World Cup. Another New Zealander, Peter Snell, put his country on the map 30 years earlier. And the 2018 World Cup final gave rise to an own goal which became a masterpiece.

Until another English captain lifts the World Cup the story of Bobby Moore will only loom larger.

Brazil is the footballing nation par excellence.

Germany is the footballing nation which most regularly excels.

For the English, England is the cradle of football, but the men's national team only has one trophy to its credit.

Portugal is a historic footballing nation and now a factory for the football elite.

Uruguay was the most important football nation at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport! In the programme, meet 20 African stars who have made a name for themselves in the Premier League.

In 2018, Real Madrid entered into history by winning a third consecutive Champions League trophy - and the thirteenth in total.

Eric Cantona of Manchester United sees red, France's Zinedine Zidane tackles the 2006 World Cup head on and the Uruguayan Luis Suarez takes a new mouthful in Brazil.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

David Beckham's career changed following a red card. The journey of Michael Phelps began by simply climbing on the highest step of the podium. And Eric the Eel won many hearts.

They're big, they're audacious, they're the stars of combat - the best fighters in the ring as well as in their personal lives.

We meet UFC champions Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson, as well as Ukrainian boxer Lomachenko. Anthony Joshua's sponsorship deals make him a luxury sales rep and MMA is welcomed by the world of cinema.

In Fight Stars, find out about the greatest champions of combat sports, notably the Mexican sensation Canelo Alvarez. Judo star Teddy Riner has lit up the streets of Paris, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo rubs shoulders with some sumotori greats.

In Fight Stars, find out about the greatest champions of combat sports, in particular Andre Ward, still at the top even after a change of category, and the actress Gal Gadot, who prepared for her role as Wonder Woman through combat sports.

Manny Pacquiao has taken his defeat against Jeff Hom badly. MMA star Angela Lee returns strengthened, and a look back at the Hollywood career of Donnie Yen. Finally, Anthony Joshua competes against another British champion, but out of the ring!

They're big, they're audacious, they're the stars of combat - the best fighters in the ring as well as in their personal lives.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

No player in the history of women's golf has experienced the trajectory of Inbee Park from 2012 onwards, with notably three consecutive victories in major tournaments.

American gymnast Simone Biles faces up to the disappointments and dissimulations of Larry Nassar, and Tonya Harding harms her greatest rival in ice skating.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

At the 1936 Olympic Games, Jesse Owens recorded one of the greatest sporting performances in history. At LA 84, the collision between Zola Budd and Mary Decker become the topic of conversation of the Games.

Lewis Hamilton has been the dominant force in F1, winning four consecutive titles from 2017 to 2020 and has become the greatest victor in this sport.

In 2003/04, Arsenal accomplished what many thought impossible, by remaining undefeated throughout the English championship.

Nobody has dominated a grand slam like Rafael Nadal in the French Open… and in 2017, he achieved what everyone thought impossible, in triumphing for the 10th time in the Roland-Garros stadium.

Throughout the history of sport, nobody has dominated like Sir Donald Bradman, whose number of runs scored in cricket was practically double that of all other world class players the game has produced.

The Jamaican Usain Bold erupted on the Olympic scene in 2008 and imposed himself on the track with an astonishing tally of three gold medals and three world records.

Floyd Mayweather has won 50 victories in 50 fights in one of the most incredible careers in boxing.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

No F1 driver has dominated the motor racing scene like Michael Schumacher, who won five consecutive world titles starting from 2000.

The organiser of the 1976 German GP, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost meet in Japan and Renault puts its life in play under the spotlight.

In the 'Urban Fit Special Guests' series, travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost" (@mrblockworkout). This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

Eric Cantona has transformed football, but in January 1995 he confirmed his status as the most unstable player in history, and Don Bradman was the greatest scorer in the history of cricket.

Lewis Hamilton has been the dominant force in F1, winning four consecutive titles from 2017 to 2020 and has become the greatest victor in this sport.

In 2003/04, Arsenal accomplished what many thought impossible, by remaining undefeated throughout the English championship.

Nobody has dominated a grand slam like Rafael Nadal in the French Open… and in 2017, he achieved what everyone thought impossible, in triumphing for the 10th time in the Roland-Garros stadium.

Throughout the history of sport, nobody has dominated like Sir Donald Bradman, whose number of runs scored in cricket was practically double that of all other world class players the game has produced.

The Jamaican Usain Bold erupted on the Olympic scene in 2008 and imposed himself on the track with an astonishing tally of three gold medals and three world records.

Floyd Mayweather has won 50 victories in 50 fights in one of the most incredible careers in boxing.

The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!

From 2003 onwards, Roger Federer has dominated men's tennis like no other player in history, participating notably in a record of 10 consecutive grand slam finals.

Dennis Rodman gives a kick, Steph Curry is the spokesperson for madness, Metta World Peace shows malice and the live and crimes of Allen Iverson.

Travel from Paris to London, via Johannesburg, and meet "Boost". This 23-year-old former bad boy has created his own fitness training, exclusively using his body and the surrounding urban environment.

The first fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury was a modern heavyweight classic. In 1973, everything changed in women's tennis, and Billie Jean King led the charge.