Variety ·entertainment ·2 hours ago

‘The Match’ Review: An Exciting, Accessible Documentary About Soccer and War

Documentary "The Match" premiered at Cannes, examining Argentina's controversial 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England through Diego Maradona's disputed "Hand of God" goal. Directors Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco weave the match within geopolitical context, featuring interviews with aging players including Gary Lineker and Jorge Valdano reflecting on the fixture four years after the Falkland Islands.

Summary by Glance · Variety

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