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Soccer is the most popular game in the world. And no wonder, because this sport is spectacular, intriguing, competitive and dramatic. That is why there are so many films about soccer, which serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for viewers because their characters constantly prove that the impossible is possible. In this article, you will read about the five best soccer movies, according to Telecomasia.net.
Green Street Hooligans (2004, UK, USA)
Soccer hooligans appeared in cinema much later than in life and literature, but films about them always turn out to be very entertaining. Green Street, which is mentioned in the title of the movie, is famous for the location of the West Ham United stadium. Matt Buckner, a student journalist who was expelled from Harvard, is in the company of mad fans of the Hammers.
The film about brutal guys fighting for their favorite soccer club was shot by a 30-year-old lady, and the main role was played by Elijah Wood. However, Green Street Hooligans benefited from this as both the director and the actor coped with their tasks just fine.
Football factory (2004, UK)
Another film that raised the bar high in fan cinema. Everything is beautiful in this picture: energy, high speed of action on the screen, brilliant atmospheric soundtrack, and most importantly, the plot reflects themes that occupy any fan, regardless of the country and time of residence. Soccer fanaticism as a challenge to gray everyday life – this is how the main idea of the Football factory can be formulated.
Goal! (2005, USA)
This film has grown into a trilogy dedicated to Santiago Munez, the son of a gardener from Los Angeles, who dreams of becoming a professional soccer player. Let’s say at once – he succeeds. Overcoming all kinds of difficulties, he becomes a player of Newcastle, and in the next parts already Real Madrid (you can bet on the matches of these teams in betting shops from Meta.reviews rating).
The film shot according to all Hollywood canons under the patronage of FIFA, shows how a dream can come true if you follow it persistently and don’t give up, no matter what. The three-part film stars such soccer legends as Raul, Beckham, Henry, Zidane, Ronaldo, and Casillas. They played, of course, themselves.
Looking for Eric (2009, UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain)
Eric is a middle-aged postman and Manchester United fan who believes that the best moments of his life are the hours he spent at Old Trafford watching the team’s leader and namesake, Eric Cantona, play.
When everything in a man’s life begins to collapse, and problems in the family and at work drive Eric into depression, the legendary Cantona (in the picture he plays himself) appears to him and begins to advise the postman, intertwining soccer philosophy with life.
The Damned United (2009, UK)
The film is based on the real story of Brian Clough, who managed to hold out as Leeds United mentor for just 44 days. Before joining the team, he often criticized the players and scolded the former head coach. The players did not forgive Clough for this.
An excellent soccer drama that tells about the events that happened 40 years ago, it is still relevant today. The professionals who worked on the film managed to show the intricacies of relationships in and around the club, to demonstrate the psychology of soccer players (you can read more about psychology and mental health on Centreforum.org). The Damned United delivers all of this in a very clear and engaging way.
