20 best soccer movies with their posters and trailers

17. Goal: The Dream Begins! (2005)

The romance of the rags to riches story, on the big screen

Goal! is one of those movies which is equally enjoyed by football fans and by the folks who have no clue what the game is all about. The story is about a simple boy with a lot of raw potential but no money, encouragement or guidance but eventually how he makes it big in the world of football.

Like every great underdog story this movie also has mean bullies for teammates, a father who never understands, a determined coach who pushes the youngster to achieve his dreams and a beautiful girl who supports his endeavours and shares his dream.

Although it has a similar plot points yet it is remarkably striking making it a successful football drama. Everyone keeps hearing about the rags to riches stories of innumerable footballers from across the globe.

The likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo Nazario De Lima, all had to struggle to make ends meet while pursuing their football dream. There is a certain element of romance in these stories, and this is epitomised in Goal, as a Mexican immigrant beats all odds to make it big in the English Premier League.