07-03-2024
Premiere. "Next Goal Wins" online is now available on SWEET.TV: intriguing details and links
SWEET.TV, the streaming platform, presents the comedy-drama film "Next Goal Wins," inspired by a true story. Directed by Taika Waititi and featuring Michael Fassbender, this film is a must-watch. Watch "Next Goal Wins" online on SWEET.TV.
Sports dramas hold a special allure for audiences, blending tales of exceptional athletes with stellar performances and unparalleled direction. Yet, this film stands apart. While it boasts a renowned actor and director, this story, it's something different. Watch "Next Goal Wins" online and offline on SWEET.TV.
What's the "Next Goal Wins" is about?
This film delves into the world of the American Samoa football team, regarded as one of the weakest globally. Notably, the team endured a historic defeat at the hands of Australia, losing 31-0 in the 2001 World Cup qualifiers. With the 2014 World Cup looming, the team recruits coach Thomas Rongen to lead their transformation. Initially met with skepticism and cultural barriers, Rongen and the team must bridge their differences in just three weeks, embracing a new style of play.
Indeed, this isn't a tale of superstars but of underdogs. Like the narrative of the Jamaican bobsleigh team, it's about more than winning a competition—it's about conquering oneself, the strength of spirit, and believing in dreams. Watch "Next Goal Wins" online ad-free on SWEET.TV.
⚽Another captivating aspect of the film is the inclusion of Faʻafafine, an actor and footballer. Faʻafafin is a gender phenomenon—a third gender in Samoan culture. Jaiyah Saelua, a Faʻafafine from the American Samoa team, becomes the first transgender player in football history to compete in the World Cup. Initially, Jaiyah Saelua was considered for the play in the film, but Saelua's character was portrayed by the non-binary actor Kaimana. Nevertheless, Saelua contributed some football stunts to the production.
⚽With a budget of $14 million, this film marks an interesting project for a celebrated director known for "Thor: Love and Thunder," and an actor renowned for his portrayal of Magneto. Notably, "Next Goal Wins" marks Fassbender's return to the screen following a hiatus since X-Men in 2019.
⚽Filming commenced in late 2019 in Hawaii, concluding in January 2020.
⚽A brief overview of the American Samoa national team: infamous for their 31-0 loss to Australia on April 11, 2001, wherein Archie Thompson scored 13 of the 31 goals, setting an international record. (For context, the most lopsided score in football history was 149-0 in the final of the Madagascar Championship between AS Adema and Stade Olympique l’Emyrne, but players intentionally scored their own goals in protest.) Presently, the team ranks 188th in the FIFA rankings (out of 210 as of March 2024), boasting only five victories in its history.
How will the film's narrative unfold: with triumph or defeat? Discover the answer by streaming "Next Goal Wins" online ad-free with us. Join us in experiencing the most captivating and anticipated premieres worldwide, exclusively on SWEET.TV.
