11 Football Documentaries To Watch If You're Loving The Euros

Put your shirt on, kick back, and watch these documentaries while we wait for it to come home!

1. All or Nothing: Brazil

Amazon Prime

Follow the Brazil Men's national team as they look to recover from a disappointing performance at the World Cup 2014 on home soil. Their aim is to seek redemption by winning another Copa America. 

Where you can watch it: Amazon Prime (UK and USA)

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2. When Eagles Dare

Amazon Prime

A six-part documentary following Crystal Palace FC's journey to the Premier League after being on the brink of liquidation for the second time in ten years.

Where you can watch it: Amazon Prime (UK and USA)

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3. Sunderland Till I Die

Netflix

This two-season documentary series follows Sunderland after they were relegated from the Premier League, as well as their first season under Stewart Donald's ownership.

Where you can watch it: Netflix (UK and USA)

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4. Diego Maradona

HBO

A documentary on the late legend – sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll, with some football thrown in. It shows his exploits in Naples, as well as his notorious relationship with one of the biggest crime families in Italy.

Where you can watch it: Amazon Prime (UK) Hulu (US)

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5. Take Us Home

Amazon Prime

This doc follows Leeds United's 2018/9 season as they try and get back to the Premier League with a new owner and a legendary head coach. Across the two seasons, there are a number of events that could rival a soap opera.

Where you can watch: Amazon Prime (UK and US)

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6. Golazzo

Channel 4

James Richardson shows how Italian football became popular in the 1990s. This documentary includes interviews with Gianfranco Zola, Frank Lampard, and Rio Ferdinand.

Where you can watch: BT Sport Films

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7. Team of the Eighties

BT Sport Film

Covering a wonderful period of history when Crystal Palace FC were managed by Terry Venables and included one of England's first prominent Black players, Vince Hilaire.

Where you can watch: BT Sport Films (UK)

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8. Boca Juniors Confidential

Netflix

This doc gives you the chance to observe how Argentinean football team Boca Juniors tried to win the Superliga again. It starts with pre-season training and follows them throughout the 2018/9 season.

Where you can watch: Netflix (UK and US)

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9. Pelé

Netflix

Regarded as one of the best footballers of all time, this documentary shows his rise to legendary status. The 2021 fiilm features interviews with Pelé and teammates who he played alongside in his winning World Cups.

Where you can watch: Netflix (UK and US)

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10. David Beckham – For the Love of the Game

BBC

Leading up to his highly anticipated return to Old Trafford in 2015, Beckham played seven matches in seven continents in ten days. It's great to see Golden Balls can still bend it into the top corner.

Where you can watch: Netflix (UK and US)

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11. No Hunger In Paradise

BT Sport Films

Get a peek inside the work youth players put in to make it as a successful player, at a top-level academy. It also shows how the road to the first team is often paved with a number of difficult encounters. Featuring a number of interviews including Arsené Wenger and Steven Gerrard, as well as the game's top youth coaches.

Where you can watch: BT Sport Films (UK)

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Let us know your favourite football documentaries and who you think will win the Euros in the comments!