Exclusive: Fresh from reflecting on his Real Madrid career in his Netflix series, David Beckham is now preparing an ESPN documentary about the Galácticos.
Beckham’s Studio 99 has teamed up with Fulwell 73 to develop the project, which has not yet officially been greenlit by ESPN but is gearing up for production.
Spotlighting one of sport’s most iconic teams, the documentary has echoes of ESPN series The Last Dance, which won acclaim for its depiction of Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls.
The so-called Galácticos were assembled by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who had a mission to sign superstar footballers from the best leagues in the world.
Real Madrid broke the world transfer record five times by signing the likes of Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale across two Galácticos eras.
The first of these eras, when Pérez was president between 2000 and...
Beckham’s Studio 99 has teamed up with Fulwell 73 to develop the project, which has not yet officially been greenlit by ESPN but is gearing up for production.
Spotlighting one of sport’s most iconic teams, the documentary has echoes of ESPN series The Last Dance, which won acclaim for its depiction of Michael Jordan’s final season with the Chicago Bulls.
The so-called Galácticos were assembled by Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who had a mission to sign superstar footballers from the best leagues in the world.
Real Madrid broke the world transfer record five times by signing the likes of Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Gareth Bale across two Galácticos eras.
The first of these eras, when Pérez was president between 2000 and...
- 12/20/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
New Delhi, Feb 26 (Ians) Aiff president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran on Sunday met the leaders of two of the world’s greatest legacy clubs in Madrid and held discussions on a wide range of subjects related to football and its development.
Chaubey and Prabhakaran met Real Madrid President Florentino Perez and the club CEO Jose Angel Sanchez. The chief of the 122-year-old club, considered one of the most respected figures in world football, assured Indian football of all help and cooperation in the near future.
Chaubey and Prabhakaran had another meeting with the Atletico de Madrid President Enrique Cerezo.
Speaking on the meetings, Chaubey said: “Meeting the presidents of the two clubs was a wonderful opportunity and I thank both of them for giving us the honour and discussing various problems of the game, especially in India. I am simply moved by the openness of the senior officials here,...
Chaubey and Prabhakaran met Real Madrid President Florentino Perez and the club CEO Jose Angel Sanchez. The chief of the 122-year-old club, considered one of the most respected figures in world football, assured Indian football of all help and cooperation in the near future.
Chaubey and Prabhakaran had another meeting with the Atletico de Madrid President Enrique Cerezo.
Speaking on the meetings, Chaubey said: “Meeting the presidents of the two clubs was a wonderful opportunity and I thank both of them for giving us the honour and discussing various problems of the game, especially in India. I am simply moved by the openness of the senior officials here,...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Madrid, Oct 28 (Ians) Spanish prosecutors have dropped all fraud and corruption charges against Brazil forward Neymar Jr in a trial over his 2013 transfer from Santos to Barcelona, the public prosecutor told a court on Friday.
Prosecutors had initially sought a two-year jail term and a 10 million euro (£8.6m) fine for the 30-year-old footballer. But they have now announced the withdrawal of charges “against all the accused for all the allegations” they had faced.
The other defendants in the case included Neymar’s parents, the two clubs, former Barcelona presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues.
Last week, Neymar Jr told a court on Tuesday he did not participate in negotiations over his transfer to “childhood dream” club Barcelona from Santos nine years ago, but had signed what his father had told him to, a Sky Sports report said.
“I didn’t participate in the negotiations.
Prosecutors had initially sought a two-year jail term and a 10 million euro (£8.6m) fine for the 30-year-old footballer. But they have now announced the withdrawal of charges “against all the accused for all the allegations” they had faced.
The other defendants in the case included Neymar’s parents, the two clubs, former Barcelona presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, and former Santos president Odilio Rodrigues.
Last week, Neymar Jr told a court on Tuesday he did not participate in negotiations over his transfer to “childhood dream” club Barcelona from Santos nine years ago, but had signed what his father had told him to, a Sky Sports report said.
“I didn’t participate in the negotiations.
- 11/1/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
London-based Pitch Productions’ latest documentary, “El Caso Figo” (“The Figo Affair”) has found a home at Netflix.
The film revolves around Luis Figo, one of Portugal’s all-time great soccer players, winner of the 2000 Ballon d’Or and 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year, and his contentious transfer in 2000 from Barcelona to bitter rivals Real Madrid at a record fee of €62 million (63 million). Giving a heist film treatment to the transfer saga, the Spanish-language feature documentary reveals the story of how the deal came to pass, and tells a twisting tale of backroom deals, a historic sporting rivalry and a deep cultural divide.
The film is directed by duo David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, who directed Pitch’s Netflix documentary biopic “Pelé,” which launched last year. Pitch’s head of production, Marie-Denise Dormis, line produced the film. It was developed by Max Dobbyn, who also acted as consulting producer, after...
The film revolves around Luis Figo, one of Portugal’s all-time great soccer players, winner of the 2000 Ballon d’Or and 2001 FIFA World Player of the Year, and his contentious transfer in 2000 from Barcelona to bitter rivals Real Madrid at a record fee of €62 million (63 million). Giving a heist film treatment to the transfer saga, the Spanish-language feature documentary reveals the story of how the deal came to pass, and tells a twisting tale of backroom deals, a historic sporting rivalry and a deep cultural divide.
The film is directed by duo David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, who directed Pitch’s Netflix documentary biopic “Pelé,” which launched last year. Pitch’s head of production, Marie-Denise Dormis, line produced the film. It was developed by Max Dobbyn, who also acted as consulting producer, after...
- 8/18/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has set its latest collaboration with London-based Pitch Productions titled The Figo Affair (El Caso Figo), a feature-length documentary centred around the story of Ballon d’Or winning Portuguese footballer Luís Figo’s transfer from Fc Barcelona to Real Madrid.
Giving a heist film treatment to the most contentious transfer saga in football history, the Spanish-language documentary reveals the engrossing story of how Figo’s transfer from Spanish giants Fc Barcelona to their bitter rival Real Madrid, came to pass. The story is a twisting tale of backroom deals, a truly historic sporting rivalry, and a deep cultural divide.
The Figo Affair is directed by award-winning duo David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, who directed the Netflix documentary biopic Pelé. Pitch’s head of production, Marie-Denise Dormis, line-produced the film. The doc was developed by Max Dobbyn, who also acted as consulting producer, after joining the company as head of...
Giving a heist film treatment to the most contentious transfer saga in football history, the Spanish-language documentary reveals the engrossing story of how Figo’s transfer from Spanish giants Fc Barcelona to their bitter rival Real Madrid, came to pass. The story is a twisting tale of backroom deals, a truly historic sporting rivalry, and a deep cultural divide.
The Figo Affair is directed by award-winning duo David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, who directed the Netflix documentary biopic Pelé. Pitch’s head of production, Marie-Denise Dormis, line-produced the film. The doc was developed by Max Dobbyn, who also acted as consulting producer, after joining the company as head of...
- 8/18/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Tottenham Hotspur were handed a boost today after it was reported Real Madrid have begun cooling their interest in Gareth Bale, according to the Telegraph.
The 24-year-old has been at the centre of one of this summer’s most enduring of transfer sagas and has been strongly linked with a world-transfer-record-breaking summer move to the Bernabeu.
But the Spanish giants appear to have thrown cold water over their pursuits of the double Pfa Player of the Year with manager Carlo Ancelotti telling club president Florentino Pérez he does not consider the midfielder integral to his plans this season.
The pressure has been on Pérez this summer to counter Barcelona’s acquisition of Neymar by making a world class signing of his own, but that opinion has changed recently in Madrid.
Real have won six of their seven summer friendlies and a lot of the burden placed on Pérez to land...
The 24-year-old has been at the centre of one of this summer’s most enduring of transfer sagas and has been strongly linked with a world-transfer-record-breaking summer move to the Bernabeu.
But the Spanish giants appear to have thrown cold water over their pursuits of the double Pfa Player of the Year with manager Carlo Ancelotti telling club president Florentino Pérez he does not consider the midfielder integral to his plans this season.
The pressure has been on Pérez this summer to counter Barcelona’s acquisition of Neymar by making a world class signing of his own, but that opinion has changed recently in Madrid.
Real have won six of their seven summer friendlies and a lot of the burden placed on Pérez to land...
- 8/13/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Cristiano Ronaldo has stunned the world of sport by publicly denying rumours that he has signed a new deal with Real Madrid.
Ronaldo has been linked with a sensational summer return to Old Trafford and has now further fueled speculation he could be leaving Madrid.
The former Manchester United winger tweeted:
“All the news about my renewal with Real Madrid are false.”
Ronaldo has previously said he would not discuss his future until he has returned from international duty with Portugal, but it seems that claims Ronaldo is staying at the Bernabeu were just too frustrating for the 28-year-old to keep quiet on.
Recent reports have suggested that Ronaldo would leave Madrid this summer but President Florentino Pérez has denied the claims and has insisted Ronaldo will retire with the Spanish side.
As speculation continues to grow, Ronaldo was then seen putting his Spanish villa up for sale leading to...
Ronaldo has been linked with a sensational summer return to Old Trafford and has now further fueled speculation he could be leaving Madrid.
The former Manchester United winger tweeted:
“All the news about my renewal with Real Madrid are false.”
Ronaldo has previously said he would not discuss his future until he has returned from international duty with Portugal, but it seems that claims Ronaldo is staying at the Bernabeu were just too frustrating for the 28-year-old to keep quiet on.
Recent reports have suggested that Ronaldo would leave Madrid this summer but President Florentino Pérez has denied the claims and has insisted Ronaldo will retire with the Spanish side.
As speculation continues to grow, Ronaldo was then seen putting his Spanish villa up for sale leading to...
- 6/13/2013
- by Matt Robinson
- Obsessed with Film
Cristiano Ronaldo could join Jose Mourinho on the plane from Madrid to London this summer, according to talkSPORT.
The Real Madrid winger could be set for a move away from the La Liga side at the end of the season after claiming he was “sad” with life at the Bernabeu earlier in the season.
Now Chelsea could make a double swoop on the dethroned Spanish champions by landing both manager Mourinho and Ronaldo, according to former Madrid president Ramon Calderon.
Mourinho has already agreed to part ways with the Spanish side and Calderon, president between 2006 and 2009, believes the former Manchester United star could be the next to do so.
He said:
“Cristiano Ronaldo said he was sad at the beginning of the season. I think the relationship with the current president is not a good one, maybe because the president doesn’t like the players he inherited.
“He did the...
The Real Madrid winger could be set for a move away from the La Liga side at the end of the season after claiming he was “sad” with life at the Bernabeu earlier in the season.
Now Chelsea could make a double swoop on the dethroned Spanish champions by landing both manager Mourinho and Ronaldo, according to former Madrid president Ramon Calderon.
Mourinho has already agreed to part ways with the Spanish side and Calderon, president between 2006 and 2009, believes the former Manchester United star could be the next to do so.
He said:
“Cristiano Ronaldo said he was sad at the beginning of the season. I think the relationship with the current president is not a good one, maybe because the president doesn’t like the players he inherited.
“He did the...
- 5/23/2013
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Croatian midfielder Luka Modric has completed his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid, both clubs confirmed today.
The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants, and has already been assigned the number 19 shirt. The two clubs have also reached a partnership agreement on top of the undisclosed fee. On Monday (27 Aug.) the BBC reported that the transfer fee was in the region of £30m.
The partnership agreement was described on Tottenham’s club website as: “the two clubs working together in respect of players, coaching and commercial relationships.”
Modric, who starred for Croatia at this year’s European Championships, scored four league goals for Spurs last season and notched up six assists – helping the club to fourth in the final standings.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: “Luka has been a terrific player for us and, while we preferred not to part with him, we are pleased...
The 26-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the Spanish giants, and has already been assigned the number 19 shirt. The two clubs have also reached a partnership agreement on top of the undisclosed fee. On Monday (27 Aug.) the BBC reported that the transfer fee was in the region of £30m.
The partnership agreement was described on Tottenham’s club website as: “the two clubs working together in respect of players, coaching and commercial relationships.”
Modric, who starred for Croatia at this year’s European Championships, scored four league goals for Spurs last season and notched up six assists – helping the club to fourth in the final standings.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy said: “Luka has been a terrific player for us and, while we preferred not to part with him, we are pleased...
- 8/27/2012
- by Chris Deacon
- Obsessed with Film
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