With the World Cup getting closer and closer, there is nothing better than diving into stories that show behind the scenes, the emotions and the moments that marked the trajectory of the Brazilian team. Netflix has perfect options for those who want to relive historical achievements and understand what happens away from the pitch.
- ‘Brazil 70: The Tri Saga’
The big news on Netflix for football lovers is “Brasil 70: A Saga do Tri”. The miniseries dramatizes the Brazilian team’s campaign at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, when Brazil won its third world championship and immortalized one of the greatest teams in the history of the sport.
The production recreates historic matches and also shows behind the scenes of the team led by Pelé, in addition to the challenges faced by coaches João Saldanha and Zagallo in a period marked by political tensions in the country. The cast includes Rodrigo Santoro, Bruno Mazzeo and Lucas Agrícola playing Pelé.
- Brazil 2002: Behind the Scenes of Penta
For those who miss the team’s most recent achievement, “Brazil 2002: Behind the Scenes of Penta” is a must-see. The documentary features never-before-seen footage and interviews with the players who brought the fifth championship to Brazil.
Ronaldo, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Roberto Carlos, Cafu and other stars remember decisive moments from that unforgettable campaign in Japan and South Korea. It is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of one of the greatest achievements in the history of Brazilian football.
- ‘Captains of the World’
Although it is not focused exclusively on the Brazilian team, “Capitães do Mundo” follows the leaders of the main teams during the 2022 World Cup. The production shows the pressure, behind the scenes and decisions that take place away from the cameras during the biggest football tournament on the planet.
With exclusive testimonials and privileged access to the athletes, the series reveals how the captains deal with the responsibility of representing millions of fans in a competition that could change their careers forever.
Between the epic reconstruction of “Brasil 70: A Saga do Tri”, the never-before-seen images of Brazil 2002: Behind the Scenes of Penta and the contemporary accounts of Captains of the World, Netflix offers a true journey through the history of the World Cups.
