Messi: We had to be champions, I felt it, I knew it

The captain of the Argentine national team is one of the main figures of the feature film that will premiere tonight on TV Publica

As the one-year anniversary of Argentina’s World Cup triumph approaches, anticipation builds for the release of “18-D, la final eterna” (18-D, the eternal final), a documentary set to unravel the unforgettable day of December 18, 2022.

This cinematic production gathers world champions and prominent figures from the realms of sport and journalism, presenting a step-by-step recollection of the historic day. The documentary is set to premiere on Friday at 21:30 on TV Publica.

In a teaser trailer offering a glimpse into the feature film, Lionel Messi discusses the victory.

“We had to be champions, I felt it, I knew it,” Messi admitted.

The trailer also features Angel Di Maria, adding another layer of insight into the eve of the anniversary, providing a reason for fans to once again be captivated and emotionally transported to the moment when the Albiceleste captain raised the coveted trophy.

What else does the documentary discuss?

The documentary delves into an epic narrative, immersing viewers in the entire day’s events, from the early morning awakening of the protagonists to the moment they etched themselves into the annals of sporting legend.

Testimonies from 18 champions interweave with content sourced from social networks, media coverage, exclusive unreleased footage, and the insightful analyses of experts, including Jorge Burruchaga.

“18-D, la final eterna” complements the premieres of two other films centered around the National Team’s journey in Qatar: “Elijo creer,” the official AFA film narrated by Ricardo Darín, and “Muchachos,” featuring the voice of Guillermo Francella, based on the experiences of Argentine fans.

In an interview with Infobae, Gonzalo Arias, the general producer of “Elijo Creer,” shared the origin of the idea to recount the intimate story of the national team’s win in Qatar.

Motivated by the formation of a team embodying values that resonated with fans, the project commenced with the Copa America title in Brazil and continued through the journey to Qatar. Arias described the bold decision to commit to the project before the World Cup results were known, expressing the collective satisfaction felt when Argentina secured the World Cup trophy that had eluded them since the Diego Maradona era.

Drawing parallels with the transformative narrative of Maradona in “Heroes,” narrated by Michael Caine, “I Choose to Believe” emphasizes the team’s collective effort in pursuit of glory, underscoring the genuine spirit of this remarkable squad.

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