Messi & Me (2018)

An Unexpected Journey to Pursue a Dream.

After giving up on his dream of playing professional soccer, Matt Eliason's spectacular bicycle kick stole the spotlight from the great Lionel Messi and offered him a second chance.

Cast (14)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Matt Eliason

Self

Lionel Messi

Self (archive footage)

Thierry Henry

Self (archive footage)

Alexi Lalas

Self

T

Tim Lenahan

Self

D

David Roth

Self

G

Gerardo Alvarez

Self

A

Aron Johannsson

Self

H

Hjörvar Hafliðason

Self

G

Gregg Ryder

Self

E

Erlingur Gudmundsson

Self

H

Hjalti Hardarson

Self

T

Thorsteinn Magnusson

Self

Fabio Capello

Self (archive footage)

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