Movies about Football to watch during Extra-Time!

The heat of Fifa 2022 is conquering the heat of the desert. In this Football bonanza, you can watch a handful of movies cinematically related to Football (or soccer).

Shaolin Soccer

One of the most popular movies about football is the Hong Kong action-comedy Shaolin Soccer. A former football player gathers his five brothers to form a strange football team, who play football in the style of Shaolin Kung Fu. Stephen Chou created this novel blend of football and martial arts.

 

Escape to Victory

Escape to Victory is one of the best football movies of all time. The movie was released in 1981 and directed by John Huston. Based on a story set in World War II. It also features Sylvester Stallone, Pele, and Bobby Moore.

 

Goal Trilogy

Football movie ‘Goal: The Dreams Begins’ was released in 2005. It is based on the story of a footballer from an unknown club becoming a star.

 

The Miracle of Bern

‘The Miracle of Bern’ is based on the story of the 1954 FIFA World Cup. It is based on the story of West Germany’s victory over Hungary. The movie directed by Sonke Watman was released in 2003.

 

Jaago

‘Jaago’ is the first movie made in Bangladesh about football. It was built by Khizir Hayat Khan in 2010. Actor Arifin Shubo acted in it. A big part of the movie was football.

 

The Arsenal Stadium Mystery

An early film about football is The Arsenal Stadium Mystery. The movie released in 1939 has become history. Its story revolves around a murder that took place at London’s Arsenal Stadium. The thriller movie got a great response after its release. Arsenal footballer and staff Cliff Bestin and Eddie Hapgood acted in it.