Destination Paris (2022)

(0) based on 0 votes
In this new documentary, award-winning soccer journalist and CBS Sports analyst Guillem Balagué brings audiences into the action and biggest stories of the unforgettable 2021-22 UEFA Champions League. On the pitch this season, Barcelona began life without Lionel Messi. Balagué also delves into the responses within football to Russia's full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine and sanctions at Chelsea, carefully bringing the audience into these turbulent stories with exclusive interviews.
Directors
Release Date
Sep 06, 2022
Runtime
01h 32m
Genre
Available in streaming on

In this new documentary, award-winning soccer journalist and CBS Sports analyst Guillem Balagué brings audiences into the action and biggest stories of the unforgettable 2021-22 UEFA Champions League. On the pitch this season, Barcelona began life without Lionel Messi. Balagué also delves into the responses within football to Russia's full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine and sanctions at Chelsea, carefully bringing the audience into these turbulent stories with exclusive interviews.

Movies like Destination Paris

Finding Jack Charlton

The definitive portrait of an extraordinary man; an English World Cup winning legend, who became an Irish hero. The documentary features key characters from throughout Jack's career, including major figures in football, music, film, politics, and, for the first time, Jack's family. These personal perspectives, along with previously unseen archive, are an intimate window into Jack's charismatic personality, his managerial philosophy and offer a new level of understanding into finding Jack Charlton.
Search similar movies
6.9
Finding+Jack+Charlton
Finding Jack Charlton

2020

Search similar movies
Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

A documentary of the German national soccer team’s 2006 World Cup experience that changed the face of modern Germany.
Search similar movies
6.8
Germany%3A+A+Summer%27s+Fairytale
Germany: A Summer's Fairytale

2006

Search similar movies
Goal!

This entertaining documentary of the World Cup Soccer tournament of 1966 follows the 15 countries competing for the sport's most coveted prize. Nigel Patrick narrates, with commentary provided by Brian Glanville. The executive producer spent $336,000 on the production and used 117 cameras to record nearly 48 hours worth of action. Four editors were employed to created the final 108-minute feature.
Search similar movies
8.2
Goal%21
David Beckham: Infamous

David Beckham, a household name, footballing icon and at one point the most hated man in England. A comprehensive look at David Beckham's footballing career focusing on his England redemption, World Cup dreams, trial by media and becoming brand Becks. From humble beginnings in Leytonstone to achieving England's most capped outfield player, winning the illustrious treble and becoming the highest-paid player of all time, Beckham truly is a modern-day phenom. Taking on brand deals and appearances Beckham became the most commercially valuable player in the world playing for Goliaths, Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan. There is no doubting the commercial success of brand Becks and when a player wins as much silverware as Beckham, there's no doubting their playing career either.
Search similar movies
7.5
David+Beckham%3A+Infamous
David Beckham: Infamous

2022

Search similar movies
Ilusión Nacional

A sport like football is primarily a passionate celebration, but one that is so massive (economically, politically and socially) that it, of course, also brings many problems. Olallo Rubio's third documentary (and fourth film in total), Ilusión Nacional, is a take on how the world's most popular sport relates to Mexican society and politics.
Search similar movies
7.8
Ilusi%C3%B3n+Nacional
Ilusión Nacional

2014

Search similar movies
Euro 2016 : Au coeur des Bleus

Immersion among "Les Bleus" during the EURO 2016, international football competition which take place in France in summer 2016. Trainings, day-to-day life, tactical discussions, talks before the games or instructions at hafl-times: Didier Deschamps' squad confide in us like hardly ever.
Search similar movies
6.6
Euro+2016+%3A+Au+coeur+des+Bleus
Euro 2016 : Au coeur des Bleus

2016

Search similar movies
Conspiracy '58

The greatest sport event in Sweden ever was without a doubt the soccer world cup of 1958. The film Conspiracy'58 is about the people who were there but most of all about the people who claim that it never took place at all.
Search similar movies
5.8
Conspiracy+%2758
Conspiracy '58

2002

Search similar movies
Danish Dynamite

The story about Danish national football (soccer) team, a traditional minnow until the mid-1980s when they improved dramatically and eventually went on to win the European championship in 1992.
Search similar movies
7.4
Danish+Dynamite
Danish Dynamite

2008

Search similar movies
My Name Is Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti retraces his entire life while watching it on the silver screen together with the audience. Images and emotions flow among key moments of his career, scenes from his personal life and memories he has never shared before.
Search similar movies
7.4
My+Name+Is+Francesco+Totti
My Name Is Francesco Totti

2020

Search similar movies
Fútbol argentino

A history of Argentine football, from its origins in the nineteenth century to the victory of the Argentine national team in the 1986 World Cup. The film uses valuable archival footage.
Search similar movies
6.5
F%C3%BAtbol+argentino
Fútbol argentino

1990

Search similar movies
Lionel Messi: Destiny

Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.
Search similar movies
7.7
Lionel+Messi%3A+Destiny
Lionel Messi: Destiny

2023

Search similar movies
Kroos

Documentary about German football player Toni Kroos. Features a review of his recent career including his time at FC Bayern Munich and Real Madrid as well as his participation at FIFA Wold Cups 2014 and 2018.
Search similar movies
6.1
Kroos
Les yeux dans les Bleus

This documentary follows the French soccer team on their way to victory in the 1998 World Cup in France. Stéphane Meunier spent the whole time filming the players, the coach and some other important characters of this victory, giving us a very intimate and nice view of them, as if we were with them.
Search similar movies
7.4
Les+yeux+dans+les+Bleus
Les yeux dans les Bleus

1998

Search similar movies
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait

Halfway between a sports documentary and an conceptual art installation, "Zidane" consists in a full-length soccer game (Real Madrid vs. Villareal, April 23, 2005) entirely filmed from the perspective of soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane.
Search similar movies
5.8
Zidane%3A+A+21st+Century+Portrait
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait

2006

Search similar movies
Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend

With heart and determination, Antoine Griezmann overcame his small stature to become one of the world's top soccer players and a World Cup champion.
Search similar movies
7.1
Antoine+Griezmann%3A+The+Making+of+a+Legend
Antoine Griezmann: The Making of a Legend

2019

Search similar movies
Rafa Márquez: El Capitán

The Mexican defender recounts wins and losses in the world of football and beyond, revealing an intimate look into his dreams, detours and determination.
Search similar movies
7.3
Rafa+M%C3%A1rquez%3A+El+Capit%C3%A1n
Rafa Márquez: El Capitán

2024

Search similar movies
Pelé

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.
Search similar movies
7.3
Pel%C3%A9
Alt for Norge

The Norwegian football adventure in the 1990s, when Egil "Drillo" Olsen lead Norway to victory after victory. This movie takes you on that fantastic ride from the inside.
Search similar movies
7.2
Alt+for+Norge
Alt for Norge

2022

Search similar movies
Louis

Unique portrait of Louis van Gaal: one of the best soccer coaches our country has ever known and the man about whom everyone has an opinion. In the film we see Van Gaal in his colorful life; not only his career, but also his background, family life and passions. For three years, the current national coach was filmed during work and private moments. In conversations with national and international soccer stars, but also with his wife and daughters, a complete picture emerges of the development of the Van Gaal phenomenon, his unprecedented career and the remarkable man behind the much-discussed image.
Search similar movies
6.9
Louis
Maradona by Kusturica

A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.
Search similar movies
6.3
Maradona+by+Kusturica
Maradona by Kusturica

2008

Search similar movies
¡Al fútbol!

Any given Sunday of 1974 in Spain, soccer games in several stadiums, the sarcastic voice of commentators, the inevitable presence of advertising. Goal! The victors and the defeated.
Search similar movies
5.1
%C2%A1Al+f%C3%BAtbol%21
¡Al fútbol!

1975

Search similar movies
The End of the Storm

Featuring exceptional access to Liverpool Football Club, this is the gripping inside story of the club’s 2019/20 Premier League winning season, set against the context of their global fan base waiting for 30 years of disappointment and near misses to come to an end.
Search similar movies
7.4
The+End+of+the+Storm
The End of the Storm

2020

Search similar movies
Superpower

Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman’s documentary, shot just before and after Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24th February 2022, and featuring several interviews with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Search similar movies
5.5
Superpower
Superpower

2023

Search similar movies
Hillsborough

A look at the April 15, 1989 tragedy at Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England, where a stampede in the stadium's standing-room-only areas killed 96 people and injured 766. The film also examines the ongoing efforts of victims' families to seek truth and justice, as well as tangible effects on English football, including stadium upgrades and the emergence of the English Premier League.
Search similar movies
8.8
Hillsborough
Hillsborough

2016

Search similar movies
1986. The story behind the Cup

Anecdotes and testimonials about the performance of Argentina in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. The whole story behind the Cup.
Search similar movies
6.3
1986.+The+story+behind+the+Cup
1986. The story behind the Cup

2016

Search similar movies
Forza Bastia

"Forza Bastia" is a 26-minute film documenting a UEFA Cup match between PSV Eindhoven and French club SC Bastia at the Furiani Stadium in 1978. Jacques Tati directed the piece at the request of friend Gilberto Trigano – the President of the Bastia club at that time. It was subsequently shelved and kept in storage until Tati's daughter Sophie Tatischeff eventually assembled the footage for release in 2002.
Search similar movies
5.7
Forza+Bastia
Forza Bastia

2000

Search similar movies
Messi

His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.
Search similar movies
7.5
Messi
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

A look at the life and legend of Sir Alex Ferguson, from his working-class roots in Glasgow through to his career as one of the greatest football managers of all time. While recovering from a traumatic brain haemorrhage in 2018, Sir Alex intimately recounts vivid details of his life and career to his son, including his legendary 26-year tenure as manager of Manchester United.
Search similar movies
7.6
Sir+Alex+Ferguson%3A+Never+Give+In
Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

2021

Search similar movies
The Williams

Many migrants live in search of a mirror in which to recognize themselves; they are not from here, but they are not from there either. Los Williams / The Williams, a feature-length documentary, familiar and sporting, told in first-person by Iñaki and Nico Williams. Two brothers, footballers, Basques and "beltzas" or black, of Ghanaian descent, reveal their incredible tale across the two most crucial years of their lives. From their historic participation in the Qatar World Cup with two different selections, to the long-awaited victory of the Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey after 40 years, and Nico's triumph at the European Championship. Two international stars, face to face with their past and their future, through the conflicts that have marked their lives: racism, identity, frustration, ambition, and success.
Search similar movies
10.0
The+Williams
The Williams

2024

Search similar movies
Concrete Football

The development of professional soccer worldwide owes a great debt to the soccer – or "football" – that is played on the streets of France.
Search similar movies
6.8
Concrete+Football
Concrete Football

2016

Search similar movies
Black Eagles

The documentary Schwarze Adler (Black Eagles) lets black players of the German national football team tell their personal stories for the first time. What road did they take before they got to where we cheer for them? What hurdles did they have to overcome? What prejudices and racist hostility were they exposed to – and what was it like in the past, what is it like today?
Search similar movies
8.1
Black+Eagles
Black Eagles

2021

Search similar movies
It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football

Spanish footballers come together for the first time to relive the turbulent 2023 Women's World Cup and the kiss that overshadowed their victory.
Search similar movies
5.7
It%27s+All+Over%3A+The+Kiss+That+Changed+Spanish+Football
It's All Over: The Kiss That Changed Spanish Football

2024

Search similar movies
Maradona, the Golden Kid

Footballer Diego Armando Maradona rises to stardom and makes the hearts of fans beat faster in both Argentina and Naples, but his life path hasn't always been straight.
Search similar movies
8.0
Maradona%2C+the+Golden+Kid
Maradona, the Golden Kid

2006

Search similar movies
The United Way

The United Way is the legendary story of one of the most iconic sports teams in the world, Manchester United, from their humblest of beginnings to a behemoth with over 650 million supporters worldwide. Presented by Eric Cantona and featuring Charlton, Best, Cantona, Beckham, and Ronaldo, alongside stunning archival and never-before-seen footage, The United Way celebrates the global phenomenon of a unifying club for the people, by the people.
Search similar movies
6.8
The+United+Way
The United Way

2021

Search similar movies
Träume in Schwarz und Weiss

Dieser Film beschreibt in kleinen Geschichten den Verein Eintracht Frankfurt und seine Fankultur. Fans, Freunde, Spieler und Offizielle der Eintracht kommen zu Wort und geben einen Einblick in das Herz von Eintracht Frankfurt. Dabei wird Eintracht Frankfurt nicht nur als der erfolgreiche Fußballclub abgebildet, sondern auch als der große Sportverein mit all seinen Facetten
Search similar movies
7.0
Tr%C3%A4ume+in+Schwarz+und+Weiss
Träume in Schwarz und Weiss

2009

Search similar movies
Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

Rich archive and emotional interviews are at the core of this telling of the turbulent life of British footballer Justin Fashanu. His coming out in an age of widespread homophobia not only damaged his football career, but led to the demise of his relationship with the brother with whom he shared a painful early history and a lifelong rivalry.
Search similar movies
6.3
Forbidden+Games%3A+The+Justin+Fashanu+Story
Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

2017

Search similar movies
The Team

Documentary about the victorious German national football team - called "Die Mannschaft" - and their journey to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Search similar movies
6.6
The+Team
Gigantes

During the period of flooding that devastated Rio Grande do Sul, 600 Internacional employees dedicated themselves tirelessly, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to revitalize the club's facilities.
Search similar movies
Gigantes
The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D

Experience the journey of the most-watched sporting event in the world as it was meant to be seen: in dynamic and vibrant 3D on Blu-ray. Relive the action and intensity of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa as though you were actually in the stadium witnessing all the drama and athletic skill. The greatest players in the world--supported by the most passionate fans--met up on the biggest stage in sports and made history as the 2010 FIFA World Cup enthralled South Africa and the world.
Search similar movies
6.6
The+Official+2010+FIFA+World+Cup+Film+in+3D
The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Film in 3D

2010

Search similar movies
June 17th, 1994

Do you remember where you were on June 17, 1994? Thanks to a wide array of unrelated, coast-to-coast occurrences, this Friday has come to be known for its firsts, lasts, triumphs and tragedy. Arnold Palmer played his last round at a U.S. Open, in Oakmont, PA, the FIFA World Cup kicked off in Chicago, the New York Rangers celebrated on Broadway, Patrick Ewing desperately pursued a long evasive championship in Madison Garden and Donald Fehr stared down the baseball owners. And yet, all of that was a prelude to O.J. Simpson leading America on a slow speed chase in a white Ford Bronco around Los Angeles.
Search similar movies
8.6
June+17th%2C+1994
June 17th, 1994

2010

Search similar movies
The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football

This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.
Search similar movies
7.0
The+Figo+Affair%3A+The+Transfer+That+Changed+Football
The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football

2022

Search similar movies
Brothers in Football

A look at the historic match between Corinthian Casuals and Corinthians São Paulo
Search similar movies
7.9
Brothers+in+Football
Brothers in Football

2018

Search similar movies
The Grand Finale

The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six populated continents participated in the qualification process which began in September 2003. Thirty-one teams qualified from this process, along with the host nation, Germany, for the finals tournament. Italy won the tournament, claiming their fourth World Cup title. They defeated France 5–3 in a penalty shootout in the final, after extra time had finished in a 1–1 draw. Germany defeated Portugal 3–1 to finish third.
Search similar movies
5.7
The+Grand+Finale
The Grand Finale

2006

Search similar movies
OL, at the heart of a thrilling season

How can a team go from last place to European qualification in just six months? Take a deep look behind the scenes of Olympique Lyonnais' 2023-2024 season, with behind-the-scenes sequences, match footage and interviews with key players.
Search similar movies
OL%2C+at+the+heart+of+a+thrilling+season
OL, at the heart of a thrilling season

2024

Search similar movies
89

89 tells the incredible story of one of football’s greatest triumphs: when against all odds Arsenal snatched the Championship title from Liverpool at Anfield in the last minute of the last game of the 1988/89 season. It’s a universal tale of a band of brothers who, led by a charismatic and deeply respected manager, came together to defy the odds and create history.
Search similar movies
6.2
89
Bojan, beyond the smile

Bojan Krkic has had success in the palm of his hand, but the difficulties encountered by a precocious and sensitive talent like him have marked his career since he made his debut with FC Barcelona at the age of 16. Bojan is a clear example of the pressure to which young talents in sport are subjected.
Search similar movies
8.0
Bojan%2C+beyond+the+smile
Bojan, beyond the smile

2023

Search similar movies
I Choose to Believe

It narrates the epic title obtained by the Argentine National Team in the World Cup Qatar 2022 with testimonies of the protagonists, told from the intimacy and in first person.
Search similar movies
7.6
I+Choose+to+Believe
I Choose to Believe

2023

Search similar movies