even though soccer is the world

8/10/2019 Even Though Soccer is the World

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Even though soccer is the worlds most popular sports, theres a surprising lack

of films about the beautiful game. In America, it seems that there are more

movies about college football than the soccer variety. But weve combed the

video stores, e-commerce sites and streaming destinations to pick out the best-of-

the-besteverything from documentaries to dramas and even some comedies

too.Here are the top 20 greatest soccer films of all time:1. The Two Escobars

The Two Escobarstells the story of two Colombians: One a football player, the

other a drug baron. The player, Andres Escobar, led the Colombian national team

to unprecedented heights on the soccer pitch, and helped make Colombia a darkhorse at the 1994 World Cup. The drug baron, Pablo Escobar, led Colombia into

a war on the streets as rival drug cartels fought a bloody battle for supremacy.

This documentary tells the tale of two men whose lives crossed paths, and

changed a country, national team and sport forever. The documentary is riveting,

emotional and powerful. Its a must-see.

The Two Escobars (Buy on Amazon)2. Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait
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This 2006 documentary follows one of the games greatest players, ZinedineZidane, throughout the 90 minutes of a single match. Zidane was filmed during

Real Madrids April 23, 2005 match against Villarreal using 17 synchronized

cameras that followed his every movement made during the match (even his

sending off). The film is set to a soundtrack by Scottish experimental-rock band

Mogwai, who contributed a dark-brooding backdrop to the film.

Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (Buy on Amazon)3. Once In A Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos
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The rise and fall of the North American Soccer League and The New York

Cosmos go hand in hand. Once In a Lifetime tells the story of the original

Cosmos beginning in the late-1960s until their untimely ending in 1985. An

unbelievable story of greed, goals and girls. The Cosmos had world famous

players Pele, Franz Beckenbaur, Carlos Alberto and Giorgio Chinagliaat thepeak of their careers (with the exception of Pele)and were the original

superstar team of world football. This documentary features interviews with

many of the North American Soccer Leagues former stars, with the exception of

Pele. Also featured is plenty of match footage and narration by actor Matt Dillon.

Once In A Lifetime (Buy on Amazon)4. Fever Pitch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GRUMZU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=et00d-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000GRUMZUhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GRUMZU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=et00d-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000GRUMZUhttp://epltalk.com/the-7-greatest-soccer-movies-of-all-time-40578/once-in-a-lifetime-2http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GRUMZU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=et00d-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000GRUMZU


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Not to be confused with the US version about baseball,Fever Pitchis the truecinematic interpretation of Nick Hornbys seminal novel. Hornby adapted his

original work into a fictionalized movie about a mans love of football and love

for a woman. The movie focuses on Colin Firths character Paul Ashworth, a

north London schoolteacher. Ashworth is a diehard Arsenal fan who falls for a

fellow teacher. What follows is Ashworths attempts to stabilize his two love

lives as they continually clash. Not nearly as good as the book, but the film is still

worth watching.

Fever Pitch (Buy on Amazon)5. The Damned United

Based on David Pearces 2007 novel of the same name,The Damned

Unitedfollows eccentric football manager Brian Clough through his success at

Derby County and his 44 days in charge of Leeds United. The film stars Michael
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Sheen as Clough, and Timothy Spall as his right hand man, Peter Taylor. Though

the book and film are based on true people and events, it is Pearces

fictionalization of those events that make this work so enthralling.

The Damned United (Buy on Amazon)

The Damned United (Rent or buy on iTunes)

6. Escape to Victory (aka Victory)

Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine, Pele and Bobby Moore come together for this

classic football movie from 1981. The film is an interpretation of a 1961

Hungarian film called Two Halftimes in Hell. That film was inspired by true

events that took place in Ukraine during WWII. In Escape to Victory, however,

the story centers around a group of Allied prisoners of war. The prisoners arechallenged to a football match by the German officers who believe the match will

be a brilliant propaganda move. Unknown to them is an escape plan being

hatched by the prisoners to coincide with the match. Corny at times, and dated,

its still a football classic.

Escape to Victory (Buy on Amazon)

Victory (Rent or buy on iTunes)7. Pelada
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There are few soccer documentaries that are as enlightening and inspirational asthis one. Pelada is a documentary following Luke and Gwendolyn, two former

college soccer stars who didnt quite make it to the pros. Not ready forit to be

over, they take off, chasing the game. From prisoners in Bolivia to moonshine

brewers in Kenya, from freestylers in China to women who play in hijab in Iran,

Pelada is the story of the people who play. Its the type of documentary that will

inspire you to pick up a ball immediately after the end credits finish rolling. Its a

joy to watch, and a must-see for any soccer fan.

Pelada (Buy on Amazon)

Pelada (Rent or buy on iTunes)

8. Mike Bassett: England Manager
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Ricky Tomlinson stars as Mike Bassett in this 2001 mockumentary about the

perils of being England manager. The film takes shots at the England FA, the

English press and English football players as an unwitting Bassett is instilled as

England national team coach. Bassett is entrusted with guiding the Three Lionsto the World Cup despite the continuing frustrations that seem to only come with

being Englands top man.

Mike Bassett: England Manager (Buy on Amazon)9. The Miracle of Bern
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This 2003 German film is a view into post-WWII Germany. It follows Richard, a

father returning home from Siberia where he has been held in a POW camp, who

must come to terms with a changing society he continually feels alienated in. The

events of the film unfold during West Germanys unlikely run to the World Cup

Finals match in Bern, Switzerland in 1954. Since the movies release, it hasbecome one of the top-selling movies in Germany.

The Miracle of Bern (Buy on Amazon)10. Rise Of The Footsoldier
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BAFTA awarding winning director Julian Gilbey introduces a film based on true

events, and is the biography of Carlton Leach. Leach is a former member of West

Hams Inter City Firm, and the film follows Leach through his days as a hooligan

into the world of crime. This isnt the typical football hooligan movie, and unlike

The Firm or Green Street Hooligans, the stories from Rise of The Footsoldier aretrue.

Rise of the Footsoldier (Buy on Amazon)

Rise of the Foot Soldier (Rent or buy on iTunes)11. Green Street Hooligans
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This is a 2005 British-American film starring Elijah Wood. After being kicked

out of university, Woods character Matt Buckner, flies to England to visit his

sister Shannon and her husband Steve. Shortly after arriving, Matt is introduced

to Steves younger brother Pete, a member of West Ham football firm Green

Street Elite. Pete and his mates introduce Matt to their world of boozing, violenceand football, something Matt quickly becomes addicted to. While the film

glamorizes football hooliganism, its still worth watching.

Green Street Hooligans (Buy on Amazon)12. Bend it Like Beckham
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Keira Knightly (Juliet) and Parminder Nagra (Jess) star in this feel-good comedyabout an English-born Indian girls desire to become a professional footballer.

Jess has grown up in a conservative Sikh family, and hasnt been allowed to play

boys sports. Despite her constant pleading, and love for David Beckham,

Jesss parents are unrelenting. However, after she befriends Juliet, Jess joins a

local football club and must keep her secret away from her family. Its a

charming story, and a perfect film for the family.

Bend It Like Beckham (Buy on Amazon)

Bend It Like Beckham (Buy or rent on iTunes)13. The Miracle Match
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Based on the book by Geoffrey Douglas, this 2005 drama stars Gerard Butler

with appearances by former US mens national team player John Harkes and rock

star Gavin Rossdale. The film tells the true story of the USAs 1950 World Cup

soccer team. A team that was hastily put together of players from St. Louis,

Missouri and New York City. Many of the players came from ethnic

neighborhoods, and played in recreational leagues. After mere days of training

together the team plays the mighty English side at the World Cup, and registered

the most historic win in US soccer history. Inspirational.

The Miracle Match (Buy on Amazon)14. The Arsenal Stadium Mystery
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This 1939 film is considered a classic and was the first movie to use football in

its plot. The film tells the fictitious story of the Trojans, who travel to Arsenal

stadium to play the Gunners. Unfortunately for the Trojans, one of their players

falls over dead during the match. Its now up to Detective Inspector Slade to

solve the mystery. The film features wonderful shots of the historic Highbury,

now gone but not forgotten.The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (Buy on Amazon)15. The Football Factory

This 2004 British film stars Danny Dyer, and spawned the documentary TV

show of the same name. The film follows Dyers character Tommy Johnson, a

Chelsea supporter and hooligan, who is beginning to doubt his rough and tumblelifestyle. However, Chelsea is drawn against arch nemesis Millwall in the third

round of the FA Cup. Its a fight Tommysfirm the Headhunters have been

waiting years for. Events dont go to plan along the way, and Tommy continues

to questions himself and those around him. Its a film that again glorifies football

hooliganism, but if youre interested in that scene, youllenjoy the film.

The Football Factory (Buy on Amazon)16. The Match
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This 1999 romantic comedy takes place in the Scottish village of Inverdoune.The small village is also home to two pubsBennys Bar and Le Bistro that

have been feuding for the past 99 years. Each year the pubs play a football match

that is routinely won by Le Bistro. However, this year there is a new incentive for

Bennys. Long ago, the pubs original owners made a bet that will be settled

based on the result of the 100thmatch. The bet: One pub will be closed forever.

Cute, watchable and worth a shot.

The Match (Buy on Amazon)17. Goal! The Dream Begins
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Goal! The Dream Begins is the first installment of the Goal! trilogy, and was

made with the cooperation of FIFA. This allowed the film to have numerous

teams and players make appearances throughout the movie. Goal! tells the story

of a Santiago Munez, a young Hispanic man, living in a poor area of Los

Angeles. Santiagos dream is to play professional football. However, the closesthe can get to this dream is playing in the local leagues with other Hispanic

workers. Its one of these local league games that Santiagos skills are seen by

former Newcastle United player and scout Glen Foy. Glen wants to help Santiago

fulfill his dream, but does Santiago have what it takes? Its a film that is sticky

sweet and too fictional for my liking, but still worth watching.

Goal! The Dream Begins (Buy on Amazon)

Goal! The Dream Begins (Rent or buy on iTunes)18. Africa United
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Africa United is a 2010 film about three childrens adventure on the way to South

Africa for the 2010 World Cup. The story begins in Rwanda with childhood

friends Dudu and Fabrice. Fabrice has been invited to audition for the World

Cups opening ceremony in Kigali after he broke the local record for keepy-ups.

The two are joined by Dudus sister Beatrice, and the group quickly set out forthe Rwandan capital. However, they get on the wrong bus and find themselves in

a long way from home. The three embark on a journey that will take them to

some of the most dangerous places in their pursuit of football.

Africa United (Buy on Amazon UK)19. The World At Their Feet
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Released in 2005, this documentary traces the USAs womens soccer program

back to the 1980s. The films climax is the1999 Womens World Cup, with

stories told by players, journalists and even American politicians. The

documentary gives incite into the womens soccer program, and will give many

womens soccer fans a view into one of the biggest American sports stories ofthe

1990s. This is a very moving documentary that will have you crying your eyes

out at the sheer challenges the women face and overcome. Highly recommended.The World At Their Feet (Buy on Amazon)20. The Firm
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Gary Oldman stars in this 1988 film about football hooliganism. This is the

movie that helped inspire films like The Football Factory and Green Street

Hooligans. The film is based on the activities of West Hams Inter City Firm, and

their mischievous acts during the 1970s and 1980s. Oldmans character Clive

Bissel is a man that is living two lives: Family man and football hooligan.Throughout the movie Bissel is trying to combine the two most important parts

of his life to no avail. Over 20 years since its original release,The Firmstill

holds its own as the definitive hooligan movie.

Read more at http://worldsoccertalk.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-soccer-

movies/#PEkbL2DSXjRRUYXL.99
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