History of European Football

History of European Football is a seminar/course of the first semester of the master's degree in European Football. In this subject, the students will have a deep understanding on how the sport developed from the Middle Ages until our present times. Students will also explore specific historical moments of the sport in the continent and historical figures for the Football in Europe. They will also tackle tactical evolution, issues of the present and history of competitions such as the Champions League and the European Cup (Euros).

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the semester the student must have acquired the following knowledges:
 * Knowning certain historical factors that shaped Football in Europe
 * Being able to name figures in the sport that helped to develop football in Europe
 * Studying how the tactics evolved from the XIX Century to our modern times
 * Discussing how international competitions (either clubs or national teams) developed the sport in Europe
 * Tackling and solving issues that came from historical factors in Football

Course Outline

 * 1) Origins of Football in Europe(Middles Ages to XVIII Century)
 * 2) European Football in the XIX Century
 * 3) The Wars Period (1900-1945)
 * 4) Post-War and Cold War Period (1945-1991)
 * 5) Contemporary Football History in Europe (1991 - Today)
 * 6) Important Figures in European History (Key players and coaches)
 * 7) Tactical Evolution of Football in Europe (1945 - Today)
 * 8) History of International Competitions (Champions League, European Cup, World Cup)
 * 9) Problematics and issues in Football (hooligans, corruption, racism and women's rights)

Evaluation Critera
60% - 2 written tests 30% - 1 presentation about a historial figure in european football 10% - class participation