Sports Film of the Week: Hero

Narrated by Michael Caine, our latest pick tells the story of the 1986 World Cup.

By Ben Blake Sunday 22 Jun 2014, 9:30 PM

Jun 22nd 2014, 9:30 PM 4,527 Views 5 Comments

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Soccer - World Cup Final 1986 Argentina v West Germany Diego Maradona celebrates with Argentina manager Carlos Bilardo. Source: EMPICS Sport

Title: Hero

Premise: FIFA’s official film about the 1986 World Cup, which was hosted by Mexico and won by Diego Maradona’s Argentina. As a bonus, Michael Caine narrates the documentary.

Source: Joxer1875/YouTube

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