Guillem Balagué

Behind-the-scenes documentary about how Lionel Messi succeeded in lifting the World Cup – the only trophy to have eluded him in an incredible career.

In this new documentary, award-winning soccer journalist and CBS Sports analyst Guillem Balagué brings audiences into the action and biggest stories of the unforgettable 2021-22 UEFA Champions League. On the pitch this season, Barcelona began life without Lionel Messi. Balagué also delves into the responses within football to Russia's full-scale military invasion of neighboring Ukraine and sanctions at Chelsea, carefully bringing the audience into these turbulent stories with exclusive interviews.

Including incredible childhood footage, this wide-reaching documentary gains a detailed understanding of the real Lionel Messi. This is Messi as you’ve never seen him before.

Follow soccer journalist Guillem Belagué as he travels through a locked down Europe during the COVID pandemic to witness matches played in empty stadiums and meet with supporters who have dealt with both disease and economic despair.