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Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend - Miniseries (2024)
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S1 E1 - The Last Cup
S1 E2 - We Can Dream Again
S1 E3 - The Weight of a Nation
S1 E4 - Redemption
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Synopsis
The irresistible rise of Lionel Messi, a national hero and global superstar
This docuseries charts the incredible story of the greatest soccer player the world has ever seen – Lionel Messi. Following his journey to Qatar, the series features behind-the-scenes interviews with him and his teammates. It showcases the ardent passion of Argentine soccer fans as they travel across the world to Qatar to catch a glimpse of their hero in action. The 2022 World Cup was the crowning moment in Lionel Messi’s career and this intimate portrait shows every moment leading up to it.
What to know
Apple TV+ produced, behind-the-scenes docuseries about Lionel Messi and the 2022 World Cup
Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend Season 1 is a biographical soccer docuseries from Apple TV+. The four-part series is produced by Smuggler Entertainment. The series includes executive producers Patrick Milling Smith, Brian Carmody, Matt Renner, and Tim Pastore. The latter pair are known for their work on the award-winning documentary Free Solo. They are joined by John Henion of Welcome to Wrexham fame, and Juan Camilo Cruz. Juanma Martinez Medina is credited as the writer. The show stars Lionel Messi as the narrator. It also features a host of other interviewees and soccer stars.Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend Season 1 was released on February 21, 2024 on Apple TV+.
Production News
- June 6, 2023
- The series was first announced in an Apple TV+ press release. It confirms the involvement of a team of experienced executive producers including the likes of Tim Pastore, Patrick Milling Smith, Brian Carmody, Matt Renner, John Henion, and Juan Camilo Cruz. (Source: Apple TV+)
- December 15, 2023
- The first official teaser for the series was released. It shows clips of Messi playing football as a child and teases his famous appearances at the 2022 World Cup. (Source: YouTube)
- February 21, 2024
- Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend Season 1 was released on Apple TV+. (Source: Apple TV+)
