T THE SPOT IF YOU’RE MISSING THAT FOOTIE FIX
■ r’s playing style during a Real Madrid tch and uses 17 cameras to capture action.
. GREGORY’S GIRL
may have been made in 1980, but the eable film about gawky teenager n Gordon Sinclair and brilliant male striker Dee Hepburn is a British ssic. Watch on Google Play or DVD.
. MIKE BASSETT: GLAND MANAGER
s hilarious film captures the anguish every fan who has ever watched gland, as The Royle Family’s Ricky mlinson takes on the role of a hapless ee Lions coach. It’s on Amazon Prime.
. BECOMING CHAMPIONS
d about Euro 2020 being cancelled? s Netflix documentary series will imrse you in tournament fever. Each of eight episodes takes a look at one of the countries that have tasted World Cup glory.
16. LOOKING FOR ERIC
As famous for his philosophical quotes as for his kung-fu kick, Man United legend Eric Cantona turns therapist in this Ken Loach film about a postman going through a crisis. See it on Amazon Prime.
17. TAKE US HOME: LEEDS UNITED
This doc follows the fortunes of troubled English Championship team Leeds United during the 2018-19 season and is narrated by no less than movie legend Russell Crowe. See it
■ on Amazon Prime.
18. GOAL!
This Fifabacked 2005 film follows the rags-to-riches tale of Santiago Muñez, a Mexican immigrant who gets the chance to play for Newcastle United. It was followed by two sequels. Find it on Amazon Prime.
19. PELE: BIRTH OF A LEGEND
Probably the best footballer of all time, learn how the striker fought his way up from living in the slums to help Brazil lift the World Cup when he was aged just
17. Watch on Amazon Prime.
20. GASCOIGNE
This 2015 feature-length documentary reveals all about the England star who shone at Italia 90 – as told in his own words. It’s on Amazon Prime now.
21. ANTOINE GREIZMANN: THE MAKING OF A LEGEND
The story of how the Barcelona star overcame his small stature to become one of the world’s best players and help steer the French national side to World Cup glory. It’s on Netflix.
22. THE CLASS OF ’92
This 2013 documentary film, currently available on Amazon Prime, tells the tale of six young Manchester United players, including David Beckham, who would go on to find fame and fortune.
23. THERE’S ONLY
ONE JIMMY GRIMBLE
Don’t miss the chance to see this heartwarming 2000 movie about a 15-yearold who dreams of playing for Man City. The cast includes Robert Carlyle and Ray Winstone. Get it on Prime.
24. MEAN MACHINE
Starring football hardman Vinnie Jones as an ex-england skipper, this 2001 comedy on Netflix tells the story of a team of underdog prisoners who face off in a match against their guards.
25. GOAL: THE OFFICIAL FILM OF THE 1966 FIFA WORLD CUP ENGLAND
A chance to relive happier times for Three Lions fans, this official flick is the only full colour record of England’s glorious journey to lift the trophy. Watch it on Amazon Prime.