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Messi's World Cup: The Rise Of A Legend Docuseries Heads to Apple TV+
Lionel Messi is the subject of yet another documentary on AppleTV+, with this one focusing on Argentina winning the 2022 World Cup.
Article Summary
- New Messi docuseries "Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend" airs February 21 on Apple TV+.
- The four-part series documents Argentina's 2022 World Cup win and Messi's journey.
- Exclusive footage and Messi's personal insights promise an intimate look at his career.
- The documentary adds to Apple TV+'s roster of sports content with Messi's compelling story.
Messi needs no introduction, as the man might just be the most famous athlete in the world. His time with the Argentina national team across five World Cup competitions ended in late 2022, with the team winning the tournament and fulfilling his destiny. That quest for the 2022 crown is the focus of a four-part documentary coming to Apple TV+ on February 21st. The doc will feature a ton of behind-the-scenes footage and the man himself telling the story in his own words. This is the second Lionel Messi doc to come to the service, as they also documented his move to the MLS as well. You can see the trailer below.
Keep The Messi Docs Coming, Guys! (Official Overview)
He had one last shot to define his legacy. Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend premieres February 21. A four-part documentary series from Smuggler Entertainment featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access to global superstar Lionel Messi, who is widely considered to be the greatest of all time in a sport that commands the devotion of five billion fans around the world. The series, filmed in Paris, Qatar, and Argentina, tracks the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner through his five FIFA World Cup appearances and his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 win in one of the most exciting finals in history. In his own words, Messi tells the definitive story of his incredible career with the Argentina national football team, providing an intimate and unprecedented look at his quest for a legacy-defining World Cup victory.
Give me all the Messi stuff, Apple. I never get tired of watching sports docs, especially ones about the GOATs doing GOAT things. What a boon to that service his coming to MLS has been; I am sure they have enjoyed the greater interest in their coverage. This was a great World Cup, and getting a good look behind the scenes will be a very entertaining watch.