Apple TV+ Reveals The New Teaser Trailer For The New Documentary Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend

The new four-part series, Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, gives the definitive look behind the scenes at Messi’s five FIFA World Cup appearances. And his triumphant 2022 victory with Team Argentina.

Apple TV+ today released the teaser trailer for “Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend.” The highly anticipated four-part documentary event from SMUGGLER Entertainment. Tracking the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner through his sensational career, including five FIFA World Cup appearances. And his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 win, in one of the most exciting finals in history. In his own words, Messi tells the definitive story of his incredible career with the Argentina national football team. Providing an intimate and unprecedented look at his quest for a legacy-defining World Cup victory. The series is set to premiere globally on February 21, 2024

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“Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend” highlights the thrilling story of the planet’s top living athlete. As well as that of his loyal supporters across Argentina and those who made the pilgrimage across the globe. The series also features the most personal interviews to date with Messi. Alongside conversations with teammates, coaches, competitors, devout fans and commentators. Testifying to the incredible influence and impact he has on a nation and world stage. Along with the grace, fortitude and willpower he has exhibited throughout his career.

The docuseries charts the dramatic path from his first match with the Argentina national football team to carrying the weight of a country on his shoulders through several elusive World Cup wins, leading to his early retirement in 2016 and, ultimately, the comeback to become a FIFA World Cup champion and be crowned the 2022 tournament’s best player. In his own words, Messi tells the definitive story of his incredible career with the Argentina national football team, providing an intimate and unprecedented look at his quest for a legacy-defining World Cup victory.

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SMUGGLER Entertainment, in association with Pegsa, is producing the series “Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend” exclusively for Apple. The executive producers of the series include a team of Emmy and Tony Award winners, such as Tim Pastore, Patrick Milling Smith, Brian Carmody, and Matt Renner, who have previously worked on popular documentaries like “Free Solo” and “Jane”. Jenna Millman and Juan Camilo Cruz are also part of the production team.

Also watch Messi take the pitch in 2024 all season long with Inter Miami CF on MLS Season Pass, the subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer on the Apple TV app.