A good sports movie is difficult to make – or, at least, difficult to find.
The paint-by-numbers underdog tale of an unfancied team or player triumphing against all odds is all too common.
Add to that the challenge of filming a convincing football match using teams of actors, and it can feel like finding a good football film to watch is more of a challenge than it’s worth.
Luckily, there are some real gems out there. But which is the best?
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