Messiah - A Lionel Messi Story

This film is a celebration of Lionel Messi’s greatest moments on the football pitch, told through the lens of his most iconic matches and performances. From his breakthrough hat-trick against Real Madrid, to his legendary solo goal against Getafe, to the final moments of the 2022 World Cup, the film offers a thrilling, game-by-game account of his tactical genius, breathtaking dribbling, and unparalleled vision. It’s a tribute to Messi’s footballing artistry—where every touch, pass, and goal defines his legacy as the ultimate playmaker and finisher of his generation.

Directed by Henrik Lehmann

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Cast

Lionel Messi

Self (archive footage)

Diego Maradona

Self (archive footage)

Ronaldinho

Self (archive footage)

Pep Guardiola

Self (archive footage)

Ángel Di María

Self (archive footage)

Antonella Roccuzzo

Self (archive footage)

Emiliano Martínez

Self (archive footage)

Kylian Mbappé

Self (archive footage)

Cristiano Ronaldo

Self (archive footage)

Fabio Capello

Self (archive footage)

David Beckham

Self (archive footage)

Arsène Wenger

Self (archive voice)

Víctor Hugo Morales

Self (archive voice)

Peter Drury

Self (archive voice)

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