Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend
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Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

"The epic journey to the ultimate prize."

7.5
Yr 2024
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend received generally warm praise from critics, who found the Apple TV+ docuseries to be an inspiring and compelling chronicle of Lionel Messi's international football career. Reviewers highlighted the intimate look into his journey through five World Cups, culminating in Argentina's dramatic 2022 triumph.

Critics commended the series' pacing and narrative structure, noting that it focuses on high-stakes drama rather than dwelling on routine matches. The docuseries is further praised for its first-rate cinematography, personal insights straight from Messi, and a thoughtful reflection on his past tournament setbacks that make his ultimate triumph feel even more exciting.

Overall, commentators viewed the docuseries as a classic sports tale that succeeds both as an engrossing celebration of a football icon and as a humanizing look at his national team career.

“The series is elevated by its first-rate cinematography, lending a human touch to the narrative and making it an engrossing watch”

“The voyeuristic and compelling series offers football/soccer) fans an inside look into what it was like for Lionel Messi and the Argentinian national team to play in, and win, the 2022 World Cup”

“sets the stage perfectly, spending very little time on the games with no drama, and just enough on the drama”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Apple TV
US • CA • UK
Apple TV Amazon Channel
US • CA • UK
Why fans love it

This four-part documentary series tracks the trajectory of a career spanning five World Cups. By centering on the 2022 tournament, the narrative places the ultimate victory in the context of earlier frustrations and the long wait for a definitive trophy. It functions as a chronological biography, balancing the high stakes of international football with the individual weight carried by its central figure.

The series distinguishes itself through the participation of Lionel Messi, who provides personal reflections on his history with the national team. These candid moments offer a rare look at the difficulties endured throughout his time representing Argentina. By pairing his commentary with insights from figures like Gary Lineker, the production shifts away from typical match recaps to focus on the psychological demands of high-level sports. The result is a study of endurance and the final fulfillment of a specific, career-defining goal.

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

world cup biography sports miniseries football (soccer) sports documentary
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
February 20, 2024
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
80