Why It Ranks
Goal! is the best English-language soccer film. Real Premier League cooperation gives it authenticity. The immigrant-to-star arc resonates globally. Cameos from Beckham and Zidane add genuine excitement for football fans.
The Film
Goal! is the rare soccer film that captures the sport's global romance — a young Mexican-American from Los Angeles gets a tryout with Newcastle United in the English Premier League. Kuno Becker brings earnest charm to the rags-to-riches story, and the film benefits from real EPL cooperation, with actual stadiums and cameos from David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Raúl. It is the closest thing to an international soccer fairy tale.
Fun Facts
FIFA officially endorsed the film, allowing the use of real team logos and player likenesses.
David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, and Raúl all appear as themselves.
Scenes were filmed at St James' Park, Newcastle United's real home ground.
Two sequels were produced: Goal II: Living the Dream and Goal III: Taking on the World.
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