The choice of the title "Dashuri" (Albanian for "Love") emphasizes that while the language and location change, the core human emotion remains identical.
This episode is a collection of vignettes showcasing the sport's emotional depth across different cultures and circumstances. This Is Football S01E05 Dashuri.mp4
Tells the story of Wen Ba, who built a football pitch on a rooftop in China simply because of his unwavering love for the sport. The choice of the title "Dashuri" (Albanian for
Profiles Fezile Hlophe, an 18-year-old from Soweto, South Africa, who overcame cancer to pursue his dream of becoming the country's youngest professional referee. Profiles Fezile Hlophe, an 18-year-old from Soweto, South
Unlike other episodes that might focus on professional giants like Lionel Messi (Episode 6) or national redemption in Rwanda (Episode 1), this episode focuses on the grassroots, personal "love" that keeps the sport alive for billions.
The episode spans the globe to highlight personal triumphs and the sheer passion for football: