Diego Maradona

Actor

October 30, 1960 (60 years)

† November 25, 2020

Lanús, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biography

Diego Armando Maradona (30 October 1960 – 25 November 2020) was an Argentine professional football player and manager. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Maradona's vision, passing, ball control, and dribbling skills were combined with his small stature, which gave him a low centre of gravity allowing him to manoeuvre better than most other players. His presence and leadersh…

Filmography

6.8

Champs-Elysées

Self

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7.5

Messi

Self

His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.

7.4

Messi's World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

Self (archive footage)

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.

6.0

God's Shirt

Self (archive footage)

During the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, in the legendary match between Argentina and England, Diego Maradona scored two unforgettable goals in a game that meant more than sport for a nation scarred by the Falklands War. Decades later, when the jersey he used in the match is auctioned, a humble kit man shaped by profound loss sets out on a final journey that forces him to confront his past and his broken relationship with his daughter.

5.5

Peor es nada

Self - Guest

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7.0

De pé a pá

Self

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7.5

Robinson Report

Self

Informe Robinson is a monthly Spanish sports magazine programme broadcast on Canal+. It is hosted by former Republic of Ireland international football player Michael Robinson.

7.6

Argentine National Team, Road to Qatar

Self (archive footage)

Argentina National Football Team is getting ready for the World Cup and opens the door to behind-the-scenes. The qualifiers, the Copa América, the Finalissima and match preparation for Qatar as never seen before.

6.1

Ronaldo vs. Messi: Face Off!

Self (archive footage)

In the world of football, there seems only two camps when it comes to the greatest player. If you ask 100 soccer fans who that person is, chances are 50 of them will say Cristiano Ronaldo and 50 will say Lionel Messi. In this unique documentary, we examine these two superstars' moves, talent and ability. We hear from the rabid fans, interview the experts and debate which player is the best in modern football.

7.4

Diego Maradona

Self (voice)

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.

N/A

I demoni dello sport

Self

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5.0

The Match

Self (archive footage)

Film reconstructs the historic match Argentina vs England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, famously remembered for the the hand of God goal by Maradona. Also exploring the sporting, political, and cultural dimensions of the encounter, in the background of the recent deadly Falklands War between the two countries.

3.0

Kadyrov, The Dictator of Chechnya

Self

The lifestyle, self-styling and political opinions of Chechen dictator Ramsan Kadyrov are examined in this documentary.

8.4

Gold Stars: The Story of the FIFA World Cup Tournaments

Self

A feast for football fans keen to watch the greatest games, the best goals and the leading players to have appeared at FIFA's many tournaments.

N/A

VM-krönika 2006

Self (archive footage)

How good, or bad, was Sweden's performance in the World Cup? Did the right team win? Should Zlatan have been benched? Does the national captain regret anything? SVT Sport remembers the summer in Germany 2006.

6.5

The Daughter of God: Dalma Maradona

Self (archive footage)

Dalma Maradona travels to the places she shared with her father and tries to understand how she came to be called "the daughter of God."

6.7

Dreams

Self

Specialist film crews, capturing beautiful, cinematic footage from around Russia using industry leading equipment, provide the raw material for this timeless story of hope, passion, heartbreak and joy. The unparalleled vantage points enjoyed by FIFA's own crews provide exclusive access to the players and coaches - closer than ever before.

5.6

Tifosi

Diego Armando Maradona

Four different stories about italian football team’s supporter.

N/A

Messiah - A Lionel Messi Story

Self (archive footage)

This film is a celebration of Lionel Messi’s greatest moments on the football pitch, told through the lens of his most iconic matches and performances. From his breakthrough hat-trick against Real Madrid, to his legendary solo goal against Getafe, to the final moments of the 2022 World Cup, the film offers a thrilling, game-by-game account of his tactical genius, breathtaking dribbling, and unparalleled vision. It’s a tribute to Messi’s footballing artistry—where every touch, pass, and goal defines his legacy as the ultimate playmaker and finisher of his generation.

6.3

Maradona by Kusturica

Self

A documentary on Argentinean soccer star Diego Maradona, regarded by many as the world's greatest modern player.