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202148 minGdocumentary

Raúl Jiménez: Code Red

202148 minGdocumentary

Raúl Jiménez, a striker for Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Mexican national team, faced a life-threatening head injury in November 2020, prompting a race for his recovery.

“The story of a life-threatening injury and a battle to return to the top of the game.”

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Yannie Makarounas

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Raúl Jiménez, a striker for Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Mexican national team, faced a life-threatening head injury in November 2020, prompting a race for his recovery.

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The football world held its breath when Wolves and Mexico striker Raul Jiménez suffered a life-threatening injury on the pitch in November 2020. Code Red documents the race to save his life and one man’s battle to return to the top of his game.

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