Tag: FC Barcelona
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A man to know – ‘Rafa Marquez: El Capitan’ (2024)
If you are a USMNT fan and see this film pop up in your Netflix feed, you might think, ugh, why would I want to watch Rafa Márquez? But hey, it is always good to know your enemy. And this film from El Estudio is one of the most complete footballer documentaries I have reviewed.…
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‘The Figo Affair’ (2022) launched Florentino Perez
Hell hath no fury like fans scorned. Over 20 years ago, Barcelona supporters boiled over when Luis Figo betrayed their team and transferred to Real Madrid. With the flair of a thriller, The Figo Affair weaves together the few days over which the deal went down.
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Review – ‘Neymar: The Perfect Chaos’ (2022)
Before watching this Netflix docuseries on Neymar, I knew little about the Brazilian who was supposed to be the next Pelé. I’ve probably seen more memes of Neymar than I’ve seen him play.
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‘Barça Dreams’ (2015) – the FCB brand begins at home
FC Barcelona is “Més que un Club” – More than a Club. And if you had any doubt, you should watch the documentary Barça Dreams. At 2 hours, this is probably the longest soccer documentary I’ve ever seen. Writer-Director Jordi Llompart covers the club’s history and culture, which has fermented and evolved since 1899. There is…
