1. Hugo Sanchez, the Goal and the Glory (Hugo Sánchez: El gol y la gloria)
The definitive chronicle of the best Mexican athlete in history. From his beginnings in Mexico's university team, his transcendental time in Spain's Real Madrid, his international falls and his very personal obsession for success.
It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.
2. Supremacia Vermelha (Supremacia Vermelha)
Supremacia Vermelha puts on the big screen a relationship with Grêmio, an opponent against Internacional most likes to play. Some speak of rivalry, but it is an exaggeration. What rival is that who loses in all problems? By the end of 2009, in the centenary of the confrontation, there were 142 victories on the Colorado side - 23 more than blue ones - 540 goals scored against 501 suffered. Not to mention the historic Grenais.
3. Todomundo (Todomundo)
The crowd is the focus of this documentary, which presents historical scenes of the Brazilian Championship. Irreverent and poetic, the movie pays homage to the spectacle provided by football.
4. 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.
It has an average vote of 8.8 on TMDB.
5. Dangerous Play (Jugada peligrosa)
Copa Libertadores, 1989. A true story about football, corruption and the power of Pablo Escobar and his cartel, told by its protagonists: five referees who resisted the dramatic weight of an era.
It has an average vote of 6.2 on TMDB.
6. The Opposition
Chile hosts a decisive World Cup qualifier at Santiago’s National Stadium just weeks after the stadium had been transformed into a concentration camp and killing field for opponents of Augusto Pinochet . Though FIFA investigates the matter, the game goes on, with the Chilean team winning in a walkover after their opponents from the Soviet Union boycott in protest over the stadium's use
It has an average vote of 4.2 on TMDB.
7. Predestinado (Predestinado)
(Predestinado)
8. Coach Zoran and His African Tigers
Documentary following Serbian football coach Zoran Đorđević as he helps form South Sudan's first national football team.
It has an average vote of 4.2 on TMDB.
9. En el corazón de la Duodécima (En el corazón de la Duodécima)
(En el corazón de la Duodécima)
10. O ETERNO 3 a 3 (O ETERNO 3 a 3)
(O ETERNO 3 a 3)
11. 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.
It has an average vote of 5.4 on TMDB.
12. Ilusión Nacional (Ilusión Nacional)
A sport like football is primarily a passionate celebration, but one that is so massive that it, of course, also brings many problems. Olallo Rubio's third documentary , Ilusión Nacional, is a take on how the world's most popular sport relates to Mexican society and politics.
It has an average vote of 7.8 on TMDB.
13. Daniel Pennac: Ho visto Maradona! (Daniel Pennac: Ho visto Maradona!)
Rehearsals for a play about Maradona in Naples, with Italian actors and an Argentine director. Nothing about Maradona except anecdotes about his figure from the Neapolitans; one of the actors had come to play football. They were all 'touched' by Maradona, as is logical. Pennac is very intelligent, but he has never seen a ball in his life: his fascination comes from the public figure of Maradona, from the totem, from the stupor that invaded him when many friends confessed to having cried at his death. The spectator, Maradonian or not, has an irrepressible desire to travel to Naples and join the song that he sees towards the end of the film, which is moving and overwhelming in its beauty and simplicity. Ideal for theater lovers, or Maradona lovers, or both.
It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.
14. Fußball und Bier: Wo Geld und Alkohol fließen (Fußball und Bier: Wo Geld und Alkohol fließen)
For many fans, they simply belong together: football and beer. But is that really just a harmless connection of sport and pleasure? Because football clubs and breweries are often closely connected in Germany. Every club in the second and first division of the Bundesliga, without exception, is being sponsored by a brewery and also many amateur clubs are reliant on the money of the beer industry. And yet, alcohol causes great damage in Germany: 1.6 million people are addicted to alcohol, more than 14,000 die annually in direct consequence of alcohol consumption. This film corresponds to the state as of November 16th, 2022. At that point in time, Qatar had allowed the selling of alcohol in and around world cup stadiums before and after the games. A few days before the beginning of the World Cup, an alcohol ban was announced for these areas, nonetheless.
15. The Other Side
When 18 children – nine from Palestine and nine from Israel – come together to form a kids soccer team, they come face-to-face with the other side for the first time in their lives. United by the common goals of teamwork and dedication to a shared purpose, they confront generations of fear head on. Is peace through sports really possible, or is it hopelessly naive to think that a handful of 12-year-old soccer players can begin to change their world?
16. Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story
Robbo is a remarkable feature film that tells the story of one of England and Manchester United’s greatest ever midfielders. From a working class kid in the North East of England to a national treasure honoured by the Queen, this new film gives a previously unseen insight into the man they call ‘Captain Marvel’.
It has an average vote of 6.5 on TMDB.
17. A Postcard for the Giants (A Postcard for the Giants)
For some people, loving the local football club is a calling. Anything can be a calling to everyone. People say that the calling is: PSS! Sleman Regency's beloved club is adored not only by Sleman locals but also by anyone who is enchanted by its calling. Those called by PSS took Brigata Curva Sud as their identity. Whenever PSS matches are held, home or away, it is a big day to be celebrated. Fanaticism involves love, and love trumps logic. At that time, the industry, which did not value integrity and loyalty, took advantage of people's affection for PSS. PSS is not a business; PSS is love and dedication!
18. Arema "Agama Kedua" (Arema "Agama Kedua")
People in Malang call them "Aremania." Arema FC is deeply rooted in them and has spread to the rest of Indonesia. Aremania is not simply the Arema supporters' group but also a "Second Religion." Arema is a lifestyle that has been an inspiration to Malang citizens.
19. Aremania Pemain Kedua Belas (Aremania Pemain Kedua Belas)
Aremania is the name of the supporters of the football club Arema FC. Their form of loyalty is manifested in positive support, like buying tickets Arema players's wage, discouraging violent behaviour inside and outside the stadium by singing their song. This positive support has been ingrained in the people of Malang and transformed into a subculture. So, talking about Aremania is not only about supporters. This community originated from the perspective that football is entertainment for everyone in Malang. With a large numbers of members, the people of Malang saw football as a unifying medium which lead to the establishment of the Arema football club. This is what makes the people of Malang proud of Arema. Aremania is the 12th player for Arema FC.
20. Sosok Bunda Dibalik Pasoepati (Sosok Bunda Dibalik Pasoepati)
In Indonesia, there has always been a rivalry between football supporters. Rivalries frequently lead to conflicts within the club or with other clubs. "Pasoepati," the Persis Solo's supporter club, has a highly respected figure known as "Bunda" . "Bunda" has been a part of Pasoepati since its establishment. With her motherly approach and professional background as a psychology lecturer, "Bunda" serves as a mediator and problem solver for Pasoepati. "Bunda" Kris Pujiatni seems to dedicate her life to Pasoepati.
