11 Football Productions For Football Fans
Even though football fans are challenged by a long break of leagues, it is possible to find many football-based productions on Netflix; movies, series and documentaries. Moreover, these productions come from all over the world, not just from a few countries, just like other popular Netflix productions. In other words, while watching these football-themed productions, it is possible to find yourself on the dusty side streets of Buenos Aires one day, on the hopeful tribunes of Sunderland the other day, or another day in a football camp in Australia. To achieve more than these 11 productions, simply type ‘football’ in the search bar.
Boca Juniors Confidential
An insider’s look at the Argentinian club Boca Juniors, which has a considerable fan base … Netflix’s original production, 4-episode documentary series, explains what happened behind the scenes of the team’s footballers, fans and staff.
First Team Juventus
This documentary series, consisting of two seasons and six episodes, follows the famous football club Juventus, trying to become the Italian champion for the seventh time in a row and achieve victory in the Champions League. It is perfect for those who want to get to know Italian football and the team in black and white.
Sunderland ‘Til I Die
Sadness and joy, love and anger, dreams and facts … It is possible to find everything about football in this original Netflix production, named by a cheer from Sunderland tribunes. The first season of the documentary follows the English club, which dates back to 1879, after the cluster of the Premier League, during the 2017-2018 season, where it tried to recover. The second season, which started on April 1, focuses on the 2018-2019 season.
Barça Dream
Much has been written, drawn, said about FC Barcelona… This documentary takes the bar higher because it sheds light on the history of one of the world’s most beloved teams, accompanied by legends such as Johan Cruyff, Andres Iniesta and Gary Lineker.
The English Game
This Netflix original series, consisting of 6 episodes, produced by Julian Fellowes, takes viewers to the late 19th century, when the foundations of modern football were laid in England. The series, whose scenario is based on real events, reveals not only the history of football but also the power that can overcome personal and social differences.
Apache La vida de Carlos Tevez
Dramatizing the life of Carlos Tevez, who has a large fan base, with harsh realism, the production describes how the actor became a star despite growing up in the Fuerte Apache neighborhood known for its high crime rates.
Antoine Griezmann
The Birth of a Legend: An inspiring sports documentary that focuses on the life of the French player, who overcomes all the difficulties he has experienced thanks to his courage and determination and lifts the World Cup. For those who want to get to know the player named “Little Prince” more closely.
Maradona in Mexico
Diego Maradona, the sensational name of football, comes to Culiacan, the home of the Sinaloa cartel, to save himself and perhaps the Mexican club Dorados, in this mini documentary series. It is delightful and full of surprises.
Ultras
In this film, which focuses on the life of fanatic football fans in Italy, an aging fan faces his past trying to establish a brand new future for himself and a young follower. Ideal for those who want to see the good, bad and sometimes excessive aspects of the tribune culture.
Back of the Net
For those who want to watch a football-themed, entertaining movie with their children, this film is about an American student who is accidentally going to a football academy in Australia and his adventures.
Anelka: Misunderstood (Coming Soon)
Throughout his career, Nicolas Anelka is a name that does not fall off the headlines with his awesome talents as well as his controversial behavior. In this documentary, he will tell all about his childhood, belief, transfers, debates, regrets and his unknown future.
