Messi: The Chosen One (2025)
A portrait of Lionel Messi’s journey from Rosario to global stardom, exploring triumphs, setbacks, and the legacy of a football icon
This documentary offers an intimate and comprehensive journey through the extraordinary career of Lionel Messi—from his humble beginnings in Rosario, Argentina, to becoming a global football icon. It features an exclusive interview with football commentator Steve Wilson, alongside rare archival footage exploring Messi's early life, setbacks, and enduring legacy.
- Date of release
- 2025-05-14
- TMDB
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 50m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Angelica Butcher
Casting
- Jack Bass — Self
- Lionel Messi — Self
- Steve Wilson — Self
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