Entertainment

Documentary: Here's why Spain was UNBEATABLE from 2008-2012

Raymar Football analyzes Spain's extraordinary dominance from 2008 to 2012, highlighting their historic success in winning consecutive European Championships and maintaining an unbeaten international streak that rivals Brazil's.

Film Feature: Gracie

Gracie (2007) is a sports drama film inspired by true events, directed by Davis Guggenheim and starring Carly Schroeder, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney, and Andrew Shue. The film is set in the late 1970s and explores themes of perseverance, gender equality, and family resilience.

Film Feature: Zidane - A 21st Century Portrait

A unique cinematic experience capturing a single soccer match entirely through the perspective of Zinedine Zidane. Praised for its artistry and intimate portrayal of one of the game’s greatest players.

Film Feature: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (O Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias, 2006) is a Brazilian drama directed by Cao Hamburger. The film is set in 1970, during a politically turbulent period in Brazil under military dictatorship, and intertwines themes of political oppression, childhood innocence, and soccer fever.

Film Feature: She's The Man

She's the Man (2006) is a teen romantic comedy film inspired by William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The movie follows Viola Hastings (played by Amanda Bynes), a high school soccer player who is devastated when her girls' soccer team is cut. Determined to prove her skills, Viola disguises herself as her twin brother Sebastian and takes his place at an elite boarding school, Illyria Prep, to join the boys' soccer team.

Film Feature: Once in a Lifetime -The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos

Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006) is a sports documentary that chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the New York Cosmos, the star-studded soccer team that brought global attention to the sport in the United States during the 1970s. Directed by Paul Crowder and John Dower, the film combines archival footage, interviews, and a dynamic soundtrack to tell the story.

Film Feature: Offside

Offside (2006) is an Iranian comedy-drama film directed by Jafar Panahi. The film explores themes of gender inequality and societal restrictions in Iran through a simple yet powerful narrative set against the backdrop of a World Cup qualifying soccer match.

Documentary: Frankfurt - Exploring Eva Karene Romero's Brilliant Film Analysis

Frankfort is a documentary by Ramiro Gómez that chronicles the Paraguayan national soccer team’s journey during the 2006 World Cup. The film offers a unique perspective by capturing the experiences of rural football players in Paraguay as they watch and follow the team’s exploits from home.

Film Feature: Kicking & Screaming

Kicking & Screaming (2005) is a sports comedy film starring Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall. Directed by Jesse Dylan, the movie offers a hilarious and heartwarming story about family, competition, and self-discovery through the lens of youth soccer.

Film Feature: Goal! Trilogy

Follows a young player's journey from local leagues to global stardom. Showcases the glamour, challenges, and allure of professional soccer. The Film's message popularized the idea of soccer as a global dream.