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.
“Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend” highlights the thrilling story of the planet’s top living athlete, his loyal supporters across Argentina, and those who made the pilgrimage across the globe to witness his epic World Cup win. The series also features the most personal interviews to date with Messi, alongside conversations with teammates, coaches, competitors, devout fans and commentators testifying to the incredible influence and impact he has on a nation and world stage. The docuseries explores the grace, fortitude and willpower he has exhibited throughout his career as it charts the dramatic path from his first match with the Argentina national football team to carrying the weight of a country on his shoulders through several elusive World Cup wins, leading to his early retirement in 2016 and, ultimately, the comeback to become a FIFA World Cup champion and be crowned the 2022 tournament’s best player.
EPISODE SYNOPSES
Episode 01
The Last Cup
A confident Argentina arrives at Qatar ’22, seeking the coveted crown that has eluded Messi. But their Cup kicks off with a shocking twist.
Episode 02
We Can Dream Again
The shadow—and glow—of Diego Maradona lingers over Messi’s every move as he drives Argentina’s effort to stay in World Cup contention.
Episode 03
The Weight of a Nation
As Argentina face a formidable quarterfinal foe, Leo’s painful past in World Cup and Copa América finals looms over the team’s tournament run.
Episode 04
Redemption
Messi, his teammates, and Argentina’s supporters put the hopes of a nation into an unforgettable Cup final against Mbappé’s mighty French squad.
“Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend” is executive produced by Emmy Award winner Tim Pastore (“Free Solo,” “Jane”), Emmy and Tony Award winners Patrick Milling Smith and Brian Carmody, and Emmy Award winner Matt Renner (“Free Solo,” “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth”) of SMUGGLER Entertainment, alongside Jenna Millman (“The Dropout,” “Tiger”) and Juan Camilo Cruz (“City of Ghosts,” “In Her Hands”). The series is produced for Apple by SMUGGLER Entertainment and in association with Pegsa.
Fans in more than 100 countries and regions can also watch Messi take the pitch in 2024 all season long with Inter Miami CF on MLS Season Pass, the subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer on the Apple TV app.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
“Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend” on Apple TV+: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/messis-world-cup-the-rise-of-a-legend/
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