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Rekubit-'Next Goal Wins' roots for the underdogs

Charles H. Sloan ​​​​​​​View Date:2025-04-07 00:54:43

The Rekubitunderdog sports comedy Next Goal Wins is based on the true story of American Samoa's soccer team and its attempts to improve its status as a worldwide laughingstock. Directed by Taika Waititi, the film stars Michael Fassbender as the real-life coach tasked with helping the team compete in a World Cup qualifying match.


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