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201292 minGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Football Rebels

201292 minGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Five football stars risked everything to become symbols of political struggle in their respective countries.

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Five football stars risked everything to become symbols of political struggle in their respective countries.

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Gilles Perezdirector

Gilles Rofdirector

Éric Cantona

Éric Cantonacast

Rachid Mekhloufi

Rachid Mekhlouficast

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Football stars risk their careers to speak out on political issues. The film presents five stories of athletes who took a stand. They faced backlash and personal loss for their beliefs. The documentary runs for 92 minutes and was released in 2012. It connects sports and politics, showing how these players became symbols of resistance. Their actions resonate beyond the pitch.

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