European football leaders, led by Helmut Käser ( Philippe Jacq ), actively plot to change the tournament's venue. They attempt to sabotage the event by ensuring no insurance companies will back the Cup in such a volatile political climate.
The uncomfortable intersection of international sports and South American military regimes. Cast & Crew
season 2, episode 5, titled "God Save the Sheep," is a critical turning point in the satirical drama exploring the rise of João Havelange and the commercialization of FIFA. Episode Overview: " God Save the Sheep " el presidente s02e05 dvdfull
This episode focuses on the immense pressure (played by Albano Jerónimo ) faces as he attempts to secure his first World Cup as FIFA President. The 1978 World Cup in Argentina is at severe risk due to the military coup d'état by the ruling junta.
How Havelange wrestled control of global soccer from European powers. European football leaders, led by Helmut Käser (
Albano Jerónimo (Havelange), Eduardo Moscovis (Castor de Andrade), and Maria Fernanda Cândido (Isabel).
While Season 1 focused on the 2015 FIFA corruption case through Sergio Jadue, Season 2 (also known as The Corruption Game ) travels back in time to chronicle Havelange's nearly 30-year reign. It explores themes of: Cast & Crew season 2, episode 5, titled
True to the series' tone, the episode uses irony and dark humor to show how soccer was transformed from an amateur sport into a global "money-making machine" fueled by corruption and political alliances. Season 2 Context & Theme
"God Save the Sheep" is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, where the entire second season premiered on November 4, 2022. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
Andrés Parra returns, reprising his role as Sergio Jadue to narrate the historical events with a cynical, modern perspective.