8 best football documentaries for die-hard fans

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Pele (Netflix)

This biographical documentary about Brazilian football player Pelé, encompasses his meteoric rise as a sporting icon, in a turbulent era in his country.

Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In (Prime Video)

A 2021 British documentary follows the life of former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

89 (Prime Video, Apple TV)

This amazing tale of one of football's greatest victories shows how, in the final moments of the 1988–89 season, Arsenal overcame the odds and defeated Liverpool to win the Championship title at Anfield.

Rooney (Prime Video)

This Matt Smith-directed documentary captures the journey of English footballer Wayne Rooney from his most pivotal years, 2015 to 2023, and also showcases his impact on the sport.

Captains of the World (Netflix)

The documentary details the journey of 32 teams fighting for football glory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Lionel Messi's Argentina came on top - all through the eyes of their leaders.

All or Nothing: Manchester City (Apple TV+)

With behind-the-scenes access to the club's operations, players and management, this documentary series offers a comprehensive look at Manchester City's 2017–18 journey.

All or Nothing: Arsenal (Prime Video)

Academy Award and BAFTA Award-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya provided the narration for the series about Arsenal's unforgettable performance from 2021-22.

Neymar: The Perfect Chaos (Netflix)

Directed by David Charles Rodrigues, the documentary centred on Brazilian footballer Neymar da Silva Santos shines light on the highs and lows of his life and football career.

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