{"id":44186,"date":"2024-01-19T15:22:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T14:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1964109"},"modified":"2024-01-19T15:44:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T14:44:24","slug":"messis-world-cup-the-rise-of-a-legend-release-date-and-interviewees","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/messis-world-cup-the-rise-of-a-legend-release-date-and-interviewees\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend \u2013 Release date and interviewees"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new documentary will focus on Argentina’s World Cup victory in 2022. <\/p>

By Katelyn Mensah\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 19 January 2024 at 14:22 PM<\/p>

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Apple TV+ will be home to a new sports documentary, this time focussing on Argentina\u2019s road to World Cup<\/a> victory in Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend.<\/p>\n

The documentary series will feature exclusive behind the scenes access to Lionel Messi<\/a>, who many consider to be the greatest footballer of all time.<\/p>\n

The series \u201ctracks the seven-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner<\/a> through his five FIFA World Cup appearances and his FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 win, in one of the most exciting finals in history\u201d, according to a synopsis.<\/p>\n

Told through interviews with the main man himself and other footballers, \u201cMessi 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\u201d.<\/p>\n

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So, when can you expect to watch this epic documentary chronicling the inspiring career of the footballer? Read on for everything you need to know about Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend.<\/p> <\/div>\n

Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend release date<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Lionel Messi\u2019s new documentary will become available to stream on Apple TV+<\/a> on\u00a0Wednesday 21st February.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who features in Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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As per the trailer for the documentary, Lionel Messi himself will feature in the documentary.<\/p>\n

Other interviewees include Gary Lineker, Enzo Fernandez, Emiliano Martinez and Rodrigo De Paul.<\/p>\n

How many episode are there in Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are\u00a0four episodes<\/strong> in Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend.<\/p>\n

Messi\u2019s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend trailer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The full trailer for Messi\u2019s new documentary was released on Thursday 18th January.<\/p>\n

It gives a sneak peek into what viewers can expect from the four-part series as it follows the football star across various competitions in Paris, Qatar and Argentina.<\/p>\n

In the trailer, Messi says: \u201cMy journey wasn\u2019t easy. This is my last shot.\u201d<\/p>\n