{"id":11774,"date":"2024-02-23T06:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T13:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=11774"},"modified":"2024-03-07T11:43:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:43:39","slug":"messis-world-cup-the-rise-of-a-legend-i-loved-every-second-of-this-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2024\/messis-world-cup-the-rise-of-a-legend-i-loved-every-second-of-this-documentary\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi&#8217;s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend * I Loved Every Second Of This Documentary\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messis_World_Cup_The_Rise_of_a_Legend_2024.png?resize=200%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11775\" style=\"width:120px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messis_World_Cup_The_Rise_of_a_Legend_2024.png?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messis_World_Cup_The_Rise_of_a_Legend_2024.png?w=258&amp;ssl=1 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Messi&#8217;s World Cup: The Rise of a<\/em> <em>Legend<\/em> is a biographical documentary series produced in a collaboration between Apple TV+, Smuggler Entertainment and Pegsa Group. The series follows Lionel Messi&#8217;s triumphant career, his overall impact on football and shows his journey of highs and lows with the Argentina national football team across five World Cups, culminating with his fairytale ending of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Alma K. comments, \u201cI loved every second of the documentary&nbsp;<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend<\/em>. Messi is an absolute legend. I remember watching these games in 2022 so it\u2019s very very interesting to know what was going on behind the scenes, what the players were thinking and feeling, and other things.\u201d Daniel S. adds, \u201c<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend&nbsp;<\/em>follows pro soccer player Lionel Messi\u2019s journey through obstacles and triumphs during the 2022 World Cup. Tasked with leading his team and acting as the face of Argentina, Messi must lead his teammates and country to victory.\u201d See their full reviews below. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend<br>By\u00a0Alma\u00a0K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Imy6gxE1R-c?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.e.webp?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11783\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.e.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.e.webp?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I loved every second of the documentary&nbsp;<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend<\/em>. Messi is an absolute legend. I remember watching these games in 2022 so it\u2019s very very interesting to know what was going on behind the scenes, what the players were thinking and feeling, and other things. In the 2006 World Cup, he was just hoping he would get to play. Now he\u2019s the most decorated player in the history of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This documentary follows Lionel Messi through the World Cup of 2022. The documentary shows his journey from when he was young to current time. It touches on his time at Barcelona, his previous World Cups, the challenges he had to overcome, his hopes and dreams for the 2022 World Cup, and finally the World Cup itself from the group stages all the way through the finals and how he feels and what he\u2019s thinking in between and throughout. The documentary does this across four episodes ranging from 44 minutes to 49 minutes in length titled \u201cThe Last Cup,\u201d \u201cWe Can Dream Again,\u201d \u201cThe Weight of a Nation,\u201d and \u201cRedemption.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.k.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11778\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.k.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.k.jpg?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is a feel-good documentary as we observe an inspiring man getting to accomplish his biggest dream. There\u2019s a wonderful beauty to that and this documentary is a beautiful depiction of it.&nbsp;<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend<\/em>&nbsp;is really very well-made. It offers an intimate view into Lionel Messi\u2019s life. He speaks of Diego Maradonna, his soccer hero. Messi tells us that when he doesn\u2019t do well, he\u2019s very self-critical and explains how he feels guilty. The documentary includes interviews with Messi\u2019s teammates, his first coach and Argentina\u2019s coach,&nbsp;Lionel Sebasti\u00e1n Scaloni. It&nbsp;delves into what happened after the Saudi Arabia loss &#8211; 36 matches undefeated ended in the opening match. The Saudi Arabia win against Argentina came as one of the World Cup\u2019s greatest shocks. Roger Bennett says, \u201cwatching Lionel Messi walk off the field\u2026 It was agony. At this moment, he looked defeated.\u201d Everybody started attacking Messi after the World Cup loss to Saudi Arabia, saying he was overhyped and similar things. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.h.webp?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11781\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.h.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.h.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.h.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The documentary excels at comparing that incident to when Messi quit Argentina in 2016. When Messi did quit, everyone suddenly freaked out. People begged him to stay, to change his mind, there were even hashtags such as #LioDon\u2019tLeave. Enzo Fernandez was 15 at the time and wrote a letter to Messi that ended up going viral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six years later, Messi reverted his decision and Fernandez played alongside him in the World Cup. They won it together. The documentary is full of heart touching anecdotes like this. I truly had a smile on my face the entire time I watched it. I love seeing how Messi and his teammates celebrate after a goal \u2013 all smiles and jumping on each other. It\u2019s heartwarming how happy they look and how they support one another. Watching the team hang out together makes me smile as they sing, dance, chant, play card games and celebrate! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.g.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11782\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.g.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.g.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.g.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.g.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is all Messi\u2019s story. Throughout the documentary, you can tell he truly loves his children, his wife, his sport, his country, his team and his life. What a legend! Like Messi or not, you cannot deny that he is one of the greatest players of all time. This documentary helps us understand him, his journey, and his story. You can\u2019t say you\u2019re a soccer fan and not know the story of one of the greatest players the world has ever seen. Messi\u2019s teammates say that they all grew up watching him play. Emiliano Mart\u00ednez says \u201cWe feel that we have to defend our hero.\u201d Fernandez says \u201cThe team always had the sense of wanting to win it for Leo.\u201d It felt like all of Argentina was watching, saying \u201cWe need to win because it\u2019s Messi\u2019s last one.\u201d This is an absolutely amazing documentary. I wish it had included interviews with the French team in the fourth episode, which would have given us a very interesting perspective. Argentina would have lost to France, 3-4, if not for Mart\u00ednez\u2019s brilliant last-minute save.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.c.webp?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11785\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.c.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.c.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.c.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.c.webp?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The film\u2019s message is that you can\u2019t do it alone. The World Cup final is one of the best and most interesting matches I\u2019ve ever seen. It was Messi\u2019s World Cup. But it was also Mart\u00ednez\u2019s world cup. And Fernandez\u2019s world cup. Alvarez, Di Maria, De Paul, Scaloni, every other person on that team. It was Argentina\u2019s World Cup. Messi could never have done it without them. The documentary ends with Messi saying \u201cI\u2019m just a kid from Rosario who loves to play ball.\u201d That makes the documentary all the more inspiring. Messi says \u201cIf something is meant to happen to you, it will happen.\u201d That\u2019s another one of the messages. Messi worked really really hard. This documentary shows that truly anyone can do it. Work hard enough, and you can achieve all your dreams. Don\u2019t give up. That\u2019s 100% true. But by Messi saying that, he acknowledges there\u2019s an aspect of luck to it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give&nbsp;<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup:&nbsp; The Rise of a Legend<\/em>&nbsp;5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8&nbsp;to 18, plus adults, but this is truly a must-watch for all fans of the sport. You can watch this documentary starting February 21, 2024 on AppleTV+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend<br>By Daniel S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CLkXuSUUp5c?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.i.jpg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11780\" style=\"width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.i.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.i.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.i.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.i.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.i.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend&nbsp;<\/em>follows pro soccer player Lionel Messi\u2019s journey through obstacles and triumphs during the 2022 World Cup. Tasked with leading his team and acting as the face of Argentina, Messi must lead his teammates and country to victory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This documentary series tells the story of all-star Messi\u2019s background throughout the episodes, often non-chronologically. However, at times this method doesn\u2019t work, and the story feels disjointed, underdeveloped and the flashbacks feel out of place. We undoubtedly root for Messi throughout the series, but only because the series urges us to cheer him on, not because we have fully gotten to know him. Also, the documentary\u2019s formula grows repetitive. We continuously witness Lionel and Argentina\u2019s performance during the World Cup, which becomes hard to watch. Messi never remains at a high or low because the series swiftly cycles between the media disliking him, him gaining back their support, and the media disliking him again. This trend is utilized so many times throughout the episodes that it\u2019s hard to cheer for a win when we know there is another devastating loss around the corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.l.jpg?resize=300%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11777\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.l.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.l.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fortunately,&nbsp;<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend&nbsp;<\/em>thrives from its frequent use of footage from Messi\u2019s games. As an audience, we truly get a sense of why Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the all time greats of soccer. He is fueled by his peers and country, which is quite inspiring. His collaboration with teammates and talent in the game is truly entertaining to watch. Viewing the way in which the Argentinean team bonds throughout their wins and losses is something very special to see.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.d.webp?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11784\" style=\"width:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.d.webp?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.d.webp?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.d.webp?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.d.webp?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Messi.d.webp?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There is no question that&nbsp;<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend&nbsp;<\/em>has aspects that soccer fans and Lionel Messi fans will enjoy, but the series fails to include many additions that it would benefit from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give&nbsp;<em>Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend&nbsp;<\/em>3 out of 5 stars&nbsp;and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. Catch the series when it releases on February 21, 2024 on Apple TV+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VBItn7fx1EM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Messi&#8217;s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend is a biographical documentary series produced in a collaboration between Apple TV+, Smuggler Entertainment and Pegsa Group. The series follows Lionel Messi&#8217;s triumphant career, his overall impact on football and shows his journey of highs and lows with the Argentina national football team across five World Cups, culminating with his fairytale ending of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Alma K. comments, \u201cI loved every second of the documentary Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend. Messi is an absolute legend. I remember watching these games in 2022 so it\u2019s very very interesting to know what was going on behind the scenes, what the players were thinking and feeling, and other things.\u201d Daniel S. adds, \u201cMessi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend follows pro soccer player Lionel Messi\u2019s journey through obstacles and triumphs during the 2022 World Cup. 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