The film details how a transfer that seemed impossible became inevitable through a mix of political maneuvering and personal ambition.
The 2022 Netflix documentary, , chronicles the high-stakes drama surrounding Luís Figo’s 2000 move from Barcelona to Real Madrid. The transfer, which cost a then-world-record €62 million ($60.1 million), is widely considered one of the most controversial in sports history. The Anatomy of a Betrayal The.Figo.Affair.The.Transfer.that.Changed.Footb...
: Florentino Pérez, then a candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, used the promise of signing Figo as his main campaign platform. The film details how a transfer that seemed
The documentary argues that this single transfer fundamentally reshaped the footballing landscape: Watch The Figo Affair: The Transfer that Changed Football The Anatomy of a Betrayal : Florentino Pérez,
: When Figo returned to Barcelona's Camp Nou wearing Real Madrid white, he was met with extreme hostility, including banners labeling him a "Judas" and "Mercenary". Impact on the Modern Game
: Figo initially used interest from Madrid as leverage for a better contract at Barcelona, but a pre-contract agreement signed by his agent, José Veiga, effectively forced the move once Pérez won the election.
The film details how a transfer that seemed impossible became inevitable through a mix of political maneuvering and personal ambition.
The 2022 Netflix documentary, , chronicles the high-stakes drama surrounding Luís Figo’s 2000 move from Barcelona to Real Madrid. The transfer, which cost a then-world-record €62 million ($60.1 million), is widely considered one of the most controversial in sports history. The Anatomy of a Betrayal
: Florentino Pérez, then a candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, used the promise of signing Figo as his main campaign platform.
The documentary argues that this single transfer fundamentally reshaped the footballing landscape: Watch The Figo Affair: The Transfer that Changed Football
: When Figo returned to Barcelona's Camp Nou wearing Real Madrid white, he was met with extreme hostility, including banners labeling him a "Judas" and "Mercenary". Impact on the Modern Game
: Figo initially used interest from Madrid as leverage for a better contract at Barcelona, but a pre-contract agreement signed by his agent, José Veiga, effectively forced the move once Pérez won the election.
