I am not a Real Madrid fan, nor a Barcelona fan. I decided to watch this story because I was intrigued by the Figo transfer, which is a very popular topic in Spain and about which I know very little. All in all, I must admit that "The Figo Affair" is a rather interesting documentary that would appeal to football fans, regardless of their favourite club.
The action has many ingredients of a good tale: charismatic characters, vested interests, passion and betrayal. After watching it, I think it is definitely a story that deserves to be shown. Although it was not entirely clarifying, it reveals some unknown aspects of the transfer.
As for the production, it presents very valuable videos of the time, it manages to transport you to that era. I also liked the fact that the film uses Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan because it faithfully represents the reality of this story. However, I think the length of the film is a bit excessive - it could have omitted some parts of the RM vs Barça rivalry that are widely known.
Luis Figo made a move that shocked the football world and aroused both love and hatred. Was he a traitor? Judge for yourself.
The action has many ingredients of a good tale: charismatic characters, vested interests, passion and betrayal. After watching it, I think it is definitely a story that deserves to be shown. Although it was not entirely clarifying, it reveals some unknown aspects of the transfer.
As for the production, it presents very valuable videos of the time, it manages to transport you to that era. I also liked the fact that the film uses Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan because it faithfully represents the reality of this story. However, I think the length of the film is a bit excessive - it could have omitted some parts of the RM vs Barça rivalry that are widely known.
Luis Figo made a move that shocked the football world and aroused both love and hatred. Was he a traitor? Judge for yourself.