Berlusconi: Condemned To Win
Berlusconi: When Football Became Politics
Silvio Berlusconi is one of the most significant and polarising figures in modern Italian history. A media tycoon, football club owner, and three-time prime minister, his story is one of ambition, power, scandal, and the blurred lines between sport and politics.
Berlusconi: Condemned to Win, the latest installment in ESPN’s 30 for 30 series, unravels how Berlusconi transformed A.C. Milan into a global powerhouse and used the club’s success as a springboard to political dominance.
Told over three parts, the film traces his rise from real estate and television to football glory and ultimately to the highest office in Italy. It explores the contradictions of a man who built his image on triumph and showmanship, while facing constant controversy and corruption scandals – a story that reverberates far beyond Italy.
Directed by Sam Blair and produced by Box to Box Films, the documentary captures the interplay of sport, culture and politics at a defining moment in history.
Watch all three episodes from September 16 at 7PM ET on ESPN2 and streaming on the ESPN App.
