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Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

The epic journey to the ultimate prize.

TV-142024•7.4/10
Documentary

Ratings

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7.4/10(74)

Follow the legend's epic journey through five World Cups, culminating in 2022's triumph. As the championship run unfolds, Messi shares some of his most personal reflections—on his national team career and the challenges he's faced.

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Production

PEGSA Group, SMUGGLER

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 20, 2024

Last Aired

February 20, 2024

Networks

Apple TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Last Cup
E1
The Last Cup
Air date: 2024-02-20
A confident Argentina arrive at Qatar ’22, seeking the coveted crown that has eluded Messi. But their Cup kicks off with a shocking twist.
We Can Dream Again
E2
We Can Dream Again
Air date: 2024-02-20
The shadow—and glow—of Diego Maradona lingers over Messi's every move as he drives Argentina's effort to stay in World Cup contention.
The Weight of a Nation
E3
The Weight of a Nation
Air date: 2024-02-20
As Argentina face a formidable quarterfinal foe, Leo's painful past in World Cup and Copa América finals looms over the team's tournament run.
Redemption
E4
Redemption
Air date: 2024-02-20
Messi, his teammates, and Argentina's supporters put the hopes of a nation into an unforgettable Cup final against Mbappé's mighty French squad.

Cast

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi

Self

Mariana van Zeller

Mariana van Zeller

Self - Interviewer

Lionel Scaloni

Lionel Scaloni

Self

Gary Lineker

Gary Lineker

Self

Roger Bennett

Roger Bennett

Self

Gastón Edul

Self

Enzo Fernández

Enzo Fernández

Self

Rodrigo De Paul

Rodrigo De Paul

Self

Ángel Di María

Ángel Di María

Self

Emiliano Martínez

Emiliano Martínez

Self

Jorge Valdano

Jorge Valdano

Self

Víctor Hugo Morales

Víctor Hugo Morales

Self

Sofi Martinez

Sofi Martinez

Self

Andrés Cantor

Self

Martín Arévalo

Self

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