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201883 minPG-13documentary

Soccer Is War

201883 minPG-13documentary

Achilles '29, a top amateur football club in Groesbeek, risks everything to promote to professional status through a new pilot project.

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Achilles '29, a top amateur football club in Groesbeek, risks everything to promote to professional status through a new pilot project.

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Achilles '29, a football club in Groesbeek, has been successful in amateur leagues. It recently surpassed its rival, De Treffers. In 2018, the club receives an opportunity to move to professional football through a pilot project. This decision poses significant risks for its supporters. The documentary covers the challenges faced by the club and its community during this transition.

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