
The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football(2022)
This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.
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This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.
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