Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo figure prominently in the ‘Captains of the World’ documentary that sees Netflix go behind the scenes at Qatar 2022.
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- Argentina claimed global crown
- Thrills and spills aplenty
- Journey of skippers caught on camera
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Argentina emerged triumphant at the end of a thrilling tournament in the Middle East, with Messi getting the chance to complete his medal collection and cement his standing among the immortals. Things did not play out as positively for Ronaldo, as he was dropped to the bench by Portugal at one stage, but a historic event gave a global audience of several billion plenty to cheer.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Netflix were on hand to capture all of the highs and lows, with supporters now being given a unique insight into life at FIFA’s flagship event. They spoke with and followed the exploits of every skipper that headed to Qatar – with 32 nations daring to dream of ultimate glory before a ball was kicked.
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WHAT HAS BEEN SAID?
Fans are given a taste of the emotion and dedication that fuels a drive towards football’s grandest prize, with Portuguese superstar Ronaldo saying at one point: “Pressure? Every player here feels pressure. Everybody wants to win.”