10 Best football documentaries of all time

George Best
George Best has left a legacy alright

8. The class of ‘92 (2013)

The Class of 92
They wrote their name in gold in the history of Manchester United

Released in 2013, this documentary focuses on the careers of the finest players to have risen from the Manchester United academy during the earlier days of the Premier League era. Centred on the rise of David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Phil Neville and Nicky Butt, the documentary details the friendship forged by them outside the football pitch as well as the culture of Britain.

This video covers the time period from the year 1992 to Manchester United’s famous treble winning season in 1999, with all the six players playing their part in the club’s success. Also including interviews with Zinedine Zidane, Eric Cantona and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, this is a must watch for the diehard fans of Manchester United.

7. Messi (2014)

Messi
The Argentinian wonder-kid to the best player in the world

Nothing catches the eyes more often than the story of a little Lionel Messi rising from the small town of Rosario in Argentina to become the messiah of world football. Released in 2014, with a running time of 93 minutes, this documentary is a tribute to the five-time World Footballer of the Year.

Starring Messi along with his Barcelona teammates Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique, former Argentine player Jorge Valdano, and also featuring the late Dutch and Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff, this documentary, which is shot well and have been edited nicely, discusses the journey of Messi, and the influential figures that propelled the little Argentine to stardom.

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