1 00:00:07,112 --> 00:00:11,534 Though this story is based on real events, its characters are fictionalized 2 00:00:11,617 --> 00:00:15,246 and not intended to resemble or discredit any actual persons. 3 00:00:20,626 --> 00:00:25,881 Pelé! Pelé! 4 00:00:48,320 --> 00:00:49,321 Poor João. 5 00:00:49,989 --> 00:00:53,951 No one congratulates him. No one wants a picture with him. 6 00:00:54,034 --> 00:00:56,537 It's unbelievable that we, sports leaders, 7 00:00:56,620 --> 00:01:00,416 who bring these assholes here, never get any recognition, 8 00:01:00,499 --> 00:01:01,584 you know? 9 00:01:02,251 --> 00:01:04,044 I find it quite unfair. 10 00:02:32,091 --> 00:02:34,969 EL PRESIDENTE: CORRUPTION GAME 11 00:02:39,848 --> 00:02:42,267 FIFA is a country… 12 00:02:45,938 --> 00:02:47,690 FIFA is a stagnant country. 13 00:02:48,816 --> 00:02:50,317 The elections are a scam. 14 00:02:52,403 --> 00:02:56,240 That is why I am officially announcing my candidacy for president. 15 00:02:57,741 --> 00:03:01,620 My FIFA will be big enough to fit everyone. 16 00:03:04,331 --> 00:03:06,750 I will answer any of your questions now. 17 00:03:09,670 --> 00:03:10,671 Yes? 18 00:03:12,673 --> 00:03:15,134 Will Pelé stay on the national team? 19 00:03:17,970 --> 00:03:20,389 I've been feeling weird for a while. 20 00:03:22,558 --> 00:03:25,144 It started when João didn't resign. 21 00:03:27,396 --> 00:03:31,859 I must confess, it is a rejuvenating feeling, you know? 22 00:03:36,447 --> 00:03:38,657 That's what the devil does, my child. 23 00:03:39,199 --> 00:03:40,367 But don't worry. 24 00:03:42,161 --> 00:03:44,621 He needs to get energy from somewhere. 25 00:03:57,092 --> 00:03:58,719 Darn it! 26 00:03:58,802 --> 00:04:01,722 Go, La Calera Sport Club! 27 00:04:12,858 --> 00:04:13,859 What happened? 28 00:04:16,862 --> 00:04:18,739 It's a very strong demon. 29 00:04:20,491 --> 00:04:23,118 I've never seen anything like that before. 30 00:04:25,704 --> 00:04:28,832 You are totally right to be worried. 31 00:04:39,259 --> 00:04:42,387 So João embarked on an almost impossible mission. 32 00:04:42,471 --> 00:04:45,140 He needed to get the support of a country 33 00:04:45,224 --> 00:04:46,975 to take on the old FIFA. 34 00:04:48,477 --> 00:04:53,357 Who would have thought that this shitty place in Paraguay 35 00:04:53,440 --> 00:04:57,194 would become the main business hub of football? 36 00:04:57,277 --> 00:04:59,029 CONMEBOL'S "FIRST HEADQUARTERS" PARAGUAY 37 00:04:59,113 --> 00:05:01,031 Diplomatic immunity included. 38 00:05:01,406 --> 00:05:04,326 Until FIFA-gate came along and screwed us all. 39 00:05:04,409 --> 00:05:06,787 You sucked the Europeans' dicks in Zurich. 40 00:05:06,870 --> 00:05:08,956 Right. Are you Brazilian or Belgian? 41 00:05:09,039 --> 00:05:10,374 Make up your mind, buddy. 42 00:05:11,041 --> 00:05:13,877 I believe that our time has come 43 00:05:13,961 --> 00:05:18,048 to act a group, as if we were twin countries. 44 00:05:18,132 --> 00:05:20,717 Now that you have this grandeur and crazy idea 45 00:05:20,801 --> 00:05:24,680 of becoming the president of FIFA, you come to us? 46 00:05:26,849 --> 00:05:29,434 They have a point. 47 00:05:31,270 --> 00:05:34,231 It's not clear which team you're playing for, João. 48 00:05:38,193 --> 00:05:39,194 You're right. 49 00:05:40,362 --> 00:05:45,325 I apologize if you didn't feel I supported you in the past, 50 00:05:45,409 --> 00:05:47,411 but now, I see it clearly. 51 00:05:49,830 --> 00:05:51,874 We are Latin Americans. 52 00:05:54,293 --> 00:05:56,712 We have to support each other. 53 00:06:01,049 --> 00:06:03,760 Guys, I suggest we take a vote. 54 00:06:04,636 --> 00:06:07,514 Who supports Havelange as the president of FIFA? 55 00:06:10,267 --> 00:06:12,895 South America, the great homeland, united. 56 00:06:12,978 --> 00:06:15,063 We never get along though. 57 00:06:16,940 --> 00:06:19,026 Peru supports you, João, 58 00:06:19,109 --> 00:06:22,029 but I don't see how you could take FIFA from them. 59 00:06:23,030 --> 00:06:24,865 It's always the same ones voting. 60 00:06:25,365 --> 00:06:27,951 And always for the same people. 61 00:06:30,078 --> 00:06:32,581 The truth is that nobody believed in him, 62 00:06:32,664 --> 00:06:35,959 not even his military friends, who only cared about... 63 00:06:36,043 --> 00:06:37,961 Havelange, I will say one thing. 64 00:06:38,045 --> 00:06:40,589 You must have Pelé play in the next World Cup. 65 00:06:44,051 --> 00:06:45,844 WEST GERMANY 66 00:06:46,720 --> 00:06:47,721 No. 67 00:06:47,804 --> 00:06:49,640 HERMAN LEHMAN GERMAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION 68 00:06:54,353 --> 00:06:56,313 ÁLVARO OLIVEIRA PORTUGUESE FOOTBALL FEDERATION 69 00:07:08,909 --> 00:07:11,411 PACO LOPEZ GIL ROYAL SPANISH FOOTBALL FEDERATION 70 00:07:11,495 --> 00:07:14,081 He came back from Europe utterly defeated. 71 00:07:14,164 --> 00:07:16,708 Of course, who would bet on a South American 72 00:07:16,792 --> 00:07:18,543 if they could do it themselves? 73 00:07:18,627 --> 00:07:19,711 How was it, Marie? 74 00:07:20,754 --> 00:07:23,715 I don't like to see you with that face. 75 00:07:23,799 --> 00:07:27,302 Before long, I'll be ashamed to say I'm your friend. 76 00:07:29,346 --> 00:07:31,473 Do you remember when I started? 77 00:07:31,556 --> 00:07:34,476 I told myself I needed to make good connections. 78 00:07:34,559 --> 00:07:37,688 I succeeded and then, I had a lot of people around me. 79 00:07:39,523 --> 00:07:41,149 They all wanted my money. 80 00:07:41,233 --> 00:07:45,320 But no one wants to admit that they're friends with a bicheiro, 81 00:07:45,946 --> 00:07:47,447 even if you're the best. 82 00:07:52,035 --> 00:07:54,788 A while later, I changed my focus 83 00:07:54,871 --> 00:07:57,582 and started to pay attention to the poor. 84 00:07:57,666 --> 00:08:00,002 I knew I could make more friends there. 85 00:08:16,351 --> 00:08:20,772 Two years of suffering, and João could not move forward. 86 00:09:33,261 --> 00:09:36,056 Sweetie, which continent has the most countries? 87 00:09:37,933 --> 00:09:39,935 Africa, right? It's huge. 88 00:09:40,018 --> 00:09:43,397 With these fights for independence, there will be even more. 89 00:09:43,480 --> 00:09:46,775 I am an idiot. Why didn't I think about this before? 90 00:09:46,858 --> 00:09:48,527 Those countries love football. 91 00:09:48,610 --> 00:09:51,988 They will not vote for those who discriminate against them. 92 00:09:56,701 --> 00:10:00,664 That's wonderful! 93 00:10:05,085 --> 00:10:08,839 Now that João knew that Africa was a possible source of votes, 94 00:10:08,922 --> 00:10:11,508 all he needed was an opportunity. 95 00:10:13,218 --> 00:10:14,928 Africa! 96 00:10:15,720 --> 00:10:17,806 Here I come! 97 00:10:18,807 --> 00:10:20,767 João, like the good swimmer he was, 98 00:10:20,851 --> 00:10:24,187 dove head first into the murky waters of politics. 99 00:10:25,772 --> 00:10:28,942 If you tell the marginalized what they want to hear, 100 00:10:29,025 --> 00:10:30,152 just like religions, 101 00:10:30,235 --> 00:10:32,737 you need to make them believe in something 102 00:10:32,821 --> 00:10:35,407 or someone, and that someone will save them. 103 00:10:35,991 --> 00:10:38,785 Politics is like that, sucker! From here to China. 104 00:10:38,869 --> 00:10:40,287 Brazil is full of sissies. 105 00:10:40,370 --> 00:10:42,873 I found that African's business card. 106 00:10:43,832 --> 00:10:45,250 Serafin Domingos? 107 00:10:45,333 --> 00:10:49,588 I'm glad to hear from you. How are you doing? 108 00:10:52,007 --> 00:10:56,386 I've always dreamed of a friendship between Africa and Brazil. 109 00:10:56,470 --> 00:10:59,931 Did they think Havelange was a simple sports leader? 110 00:11:00,015 --> 00:11:03,059 No way. At that time, football didn't generate money. 111 00:11:03,685 --> 00:11:06,605 So João combined his passion 112 00:11:06,688 --> 00:11:10,400 with his career at Wesbra, a weapons factory, 113 00:11:10,484 --> 00:11:13,320 and COMETA, a transportation company. 114 00:11:30,587 --> 00:11:33,715 Let's picture the situation, okay? 115 00:11:34,299 --> 00:11:38,845 On one side, we have all these toys, all these things that I'm showing you. 116 00:11:38,929 --> 00:11:40,805 On the other, we have Africa. 117 00:11:40,889 --> 00:11:45,101 Conflict, famine, war, revolution, a mess. 118 00:11:46,686 --> 00:11:49,648 It was just a matter of putting them together. 119 00:11:49,731 --> 00:11:51,775 You want me to follow you to Africa 120 00:11:51,858 --> 00:11:55,070 to help you solve some issues there, 121 00:11:55,153 --> 00:11:57,948 and, in exchange, I bring my gambling work there. 122 00:12:02,702 --> 00:12:04,996 It's a good day. Get yourself a soda. 123 00:12:05,080 --> 00:12:06,331 I'll get some brandy. 124 00:12:08,208 --> 00:12:11,962 And when you become FIFA's president, the Confederation is mine? 125 00:12:12,045 --> 00:12:14,881 Exactly. Do we have a deal? 126 00:12:20,387 --> 00:12:22,639 -We have a deal. -There you go. 127 00:12:22,722 --> 00:12:24,432 Next round is on the house! 128 00:12:25,517 --> 00:12:26,601 Bangu will win! 129 00:12:27,936 --> 00:12:29,396 We should call The King. 130 00:12:30,272 --> 00:12:33,358 He got in trouble with some real estate business. 131 00:12:33,441 --> 00:12:36,027 He's broke. That is why he does so many ads. 132 00:12:36,111 --> 00:12:37,070 Did it go south? 133 00:12:37,654 --> 00:12:42,284 It wasn't a good idea to give your brother Beto access to your bank account. 134 00:12:46,121 --> 00:12:48,206 Edinho, it was just a trip, brother. 135 00:12:48,290 --> 00:12:51,459 BETO PELÉ'S BROTHER 136 00:12:51,543 --> 00:12:55,338 If I ever need Pelé, kill me. 137 00:12:55,422 --> 00:12:57,007 I'll be damned. 138 00:12:58,300 --> 00:13:02,304 One day, you want a spiritual retreat, then you want to go to Africa. 139 00:13:02,387 --> 00:13:05,890 I don't know if that's a good place for you to go right now. 140 00:13:07,058 --> 00:13:10,353 What about you? One day, you want to quit everything. 141 00:13:10,437 --> 00:13:13,565 Next, you want to be the football king. No difference. 142 00:13:14,232 --> 00:13:16,318 You know, I'm feeling much better. 143 00:13:16,401 --> 00:13:20,030 The continent is in chaos. Every country has its own rules. 144 00:13:24,242 --> 00:13:27,162 Let me go with you. Just once. 145 00:13:28,496 --> 00:13:29,998 It will be good for me. 146 00:13:34,544 --> 00:13:35,378 Fine. 147 00:13:36,880 --> 00:13:39,549 It is not a vacation. It is business. 148 00:13:41,843 --> 00:13:44,387 Castor is going with us. It's not negotiable. 149 00:13:44,471 --> 00:13:45,555 Castor... 150 00:13:46,681 --> 00:13:49,309 At least we won't share the same room, right? 151 00:13:50,018 --> 00:13:53,605 By the way, how can a man run for president 152 00:13:53,688 --> 00:13:55,565 without his wife by his side? 153 00:13:55,649 --> 00:13:58,109 FIFA'S HEADQUARTERS ZURICH 154 00:13:59,027 --> 00:14:00,862 FIFA represents football. 155 00:14:00,945 --> 00:14:04,074 The CAF wants to get us involved in political matters. 156 00:14:04,157 --> 00:14:07,827 Mr. Boher came to talk to us about football and nothing else. 157 00:14:09,996 --> 00:14:10,830 HENDRICK BOHER SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION 158 00:14:18,755 --> 00:14:21,174 I swear I don't have that much imagination. 159 00:14:21,883 --> 00:14:24,803 This is how it happened. Sort of... But it happened. 160 00:14:24,886 --> 00:14:26,096 GUINEA-BISSAU 161 00:14:26,179 --> 00:14:27,222 Welcome to Africa, 162 00:14:27,305 --> 00:14:29,933 a continent looted and enslaved by Europe 163 00:14:30,016 --> 00:14:31,518 in full swing. 164 00:14:31,601 --> 00:14:34,020 In terms of sports, things were rough. 165 00:14:34,104 --> 00:14:35,397 Because of apartheid, 166 00:14:35,480 --> 00:14:38,316 South Africa, a country of great black players, 167 00:14:38,400 --> 00:14:41,194 only accepted whites on their national team. 168 00:14:41,277 --> 00:14:44,239 João was whiter than the Queen of England, 169 00:14:44,322 --> 00:14:46,574 so he would have a really hard time. 170 00:14:48,284 --> 00:14:50,662 This is the most important man in Congress. 171 00:14:51,246 --> 00:14:52,997 I know Tessema. 172 00:14:53,081 --> 00:14:55,208 He spoke at the World Cup in Mexico. 173 00:14:55,291 --> 00:14:56,835 But Tessema is a celebrity. 174 00:14:56,918 --> 00:14:58,253 It's hard to meet him. 175 00:14:58,336 --> 00:15:01,131 It's harder for a white guy with a European name. 176 00:15:16,813 --> 00:15:18,481 RACIST FIFA 177 00:15:19,399 --> 00:15:22,819 And the anger of some was a golden opportunity for others. 178 00:15:32,287 --> 00:15:33,496 No rooms available. 179 00:15:33,580 --> 00:15:34,581 How come? 180 00:15:35,290 --> 00:15:39,169 I thought they'd be flexible, since it's an international meeting, 181 00:15:39,252 --> 00:15:43,339 but they're kicking white Europeans out. Too many years of oppression. 182 00:15:44,799 --> 00:15:46,134 Just a minute. 183 00:16:01,775 --> 00:16:04,027 They said we have no reservation. 184 00:16:04,110 --> 00:16:06,780 -He said we have no reservation. -João. 185 00:16:08,740 --> 00:16:11,451 TESSEMA - PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION - CAF 186 00:16:21,836 --> 00:16:24,005 We'll have to share this room. 187 00:16:24,088 --> 00:16:26,466 I'll get another one tomorrow. Single. 188 00:16:44,651 --> 00:16:45,652 João. 189 00:16:48,655 --> 00:16:50,615 Act a little more humbly. 190 00:16:50,698 --> 00:16:52,325 I must get in. Damn it! 191 00:16:52,408 --> 00:16:54,202 -Calm down! -What am I here for? 192 00:16:55,787 --> 00:16:58,164 Look! That's Alberto. 193 00:16:58,248 --> 00:16:59,749 Mr. Tessema's right hand. 194 00:16:59,833 --> 00:17:02,836 ALBERT TESSEMA'S RIGHT HAND 195 00:17:02,919 --> 00:17:06,339 Pelé's national team jersey. 196 00:17:07,757 --> 00:17:09,884 Please let him in. João. 197 00:17:53,636 --> 00:17:56,180 MENTAL DISORDERS? NIGHTMARES? CONFUSION? 198 00:17:56,264 --> 00:17:57,807 OLUWASHINA MOTHER SHE HEALS EVERYTHING 199 00:18:07,692 --> 00:18:10,945 FAYE BOSSARD LONG-TIME FIFA ASSISTANT 200 00:20:12,859 --> 00:20:16,779 Hey, have you ever heard that the world is a small place? 201 00:20:17,321 --> 00:20:18,698 Well, see if it isn't. 202 00:20:20,950 --> 00:20:24,704 Hey, Serafin. Tell me. Any news? 203 00:20:29,792 --> 00:20:31,294 It's not possible. 204 00:20:31,377 --> 00:20:33,421 We came here to talk to Tessema. 205 00:20:39,010 --> 00:20:42,680 Guess who I made a deal with. You won't believe it. 206 00:20:42,764 --> 00:20:45,016 Who was it? Tell me. 207 00:20:45,099 --> 00:20:47,477 -Tessema's secretary. -Are you nuts? 208 00:20:48,144 --> 00:20:50,938 Did you sell weapons to Tessema's secretary? 209 00:20:51,022 --> 00:20:52,815 -Are you nuts? -Calm down. 210 00:20:52,899 --> 00:20:54,275 You can't do that! 211 00:20:54,358 --> 00:20:56,569 He doesn't know and never will. 212 00:20:56,652 --> 00:20:59,614 -Are you sure? -Don't you trust me? Relax. 213 00:20:59,697 --> 00:21:01,199 You are too stressed out. 214 00:21:02,742 --> 00:21:04,786 Let's take advantage of this. 215 00:21:04,869 --> 00:21:05,953 Sure. Right. 216 00:21:06,037 --> 00:21:07,955 -Go and talk to him. -All right. 217 00:22:15,022 --> 00:22:17,817 And yes, the world is a small place. 218 00:22:17,900 --> 00:22:20,778 But it takes guys with business brains 219 00:22:20,862 --> 00:22:23,156 to make the world luxurious, 220 00:22:23,239 --> 00:22:24,907 not an ordinary small place. 221 00:23:28,804 --> 00:23:30,056 It's time. 222 00:23:30,139 --> 00:23:32,767 You will speak at the Congress. 223 00:23:32,850 --> 00:23:34,393 And we're all on the list. 224 00:23:42,652 --> 00:23:43,653 Hello? 225 00:23:44,528 --> 00:23:45,571 Hi, Dorinha. 226 00:23:46,864 --> 00:23:48,407 Wait! What happened? 227 00:23:55,790 --> 00:23:59,669 The executives or the organization should be reacting in such a situation. 228 00:23:59,752 --> 00:24:03,005 Don't worry, my love. It's going to be all right, okay? 229 00:24:05,299 --> 00:24:09,178 I thought that traveling so far away would be nice. 230 00:24:09,929 --> 00:24:11,138 I am reckless. 231 00:24:12,223 --> 00:24:14,350 I need to go back, please. 232 00:24:14,433 --> 00:24:19,105 I'm about to make a very important speech that might change everything, okay? 233 00:24:19,188 --> 00:24:21,899 Your father always scares us like this. 234 00:24:21,983 --> 00:24:26,028 Look. Go back to the hotel and get some rest, okay? 235 00:24:26,654 --> 00:24:27,697 Something else. 236 00:24:29,073 --> 00:24:30,658 There's a cocktail party. 237 00:24:31,409 --> 00:24:32,660 I'll be back late. 238 00:25:38,642 --> 00:25:40,895 Suckers, what else do you want him to do? 239 00:25:43,105 --> 00:25:44,648 The man gave his all. 240 00:25:44,732 --> 00:25:46,609 He came here, spent his money, 241 00:25:46,692 --> 00:25:49,779 he gave a great speech, even spoke to them in English, 242 00:25:49,862 --> 00:25:51,405 and yet it was not enough. 243 00:25:51,906 --> 00:25:54,909 The African Confederation decided to leave FIFA, 244 00:25:55,576 --> 00:25:58,120 and João did not get any support. 245 00:26:04,085 --> 00:26:06,212 We're going back tomorrow. 246 00:26:06,295 --> 00:26:09,006 Or you give me my passport, and I'll go. 247 00:26:09,090 --> 00:26:10,132 It's over! 248 00:26:10,216 --> 00:26:12,843 CAF is no longer part of FIFA. Let's go back! 249 00:26:13,594 --> 00:26:17,723 If anything happens to my father and I'm not there... 250 00:26:17,807 --> 00:26:19,767 Bebel, my future is your future. 251 00:26:19,850 --> 00:26:22,478 I can't leave before speaking to Tessema. 252 00:26:22,561 --> 00:26:24,188 I would lose everything. 253 00:26:24,271 --> 00:26:26,857 The military's trust. CONMEBOL's support. 254 00:26:26,941 --> 00:26:28,275 I'll lose everything. 255 00:26:29,485 --> 00:26:30,569 Do you understand? 256 00:27:40,973 --> 00:27:43,893 Finally, Havelange and Tessema met. 257 00:27:44,935 --> 00:27:47,188 Do you think they agreed on the spot? 258 00:27:47,771 --> 00:27:49,064 Quite the opposite. 259 00:27:49,148 --> 00:27:52,526 Face to face, things got even more complicated. 260 00:29:17,903 --> 00:29:19,488 Sweetheart! 261 00:29:19,572 --> 00:29:22,992 What was that? Thank you! 262 00:29:23,075 --> 00:29:24,285 Can we go back now? 263 00:29:24,368 --> 00:29:27,246 We can do anything you want, honey. 264 00:29:40,676 --> 00:29:43,304 Your boyfriend hasn't visited me for a while. 265 00:29:44,972 --> 00:29:46,432 We're married, Dad. 266 00:29:47,808 --> 00:29:49,977 But he has been too busy lately. 267 00:29:52,688 --> 00:29:54,106 You got married already? 268 00:29:55,149 --> 00:29:56,525 I get it now. 269 00:29:56,609 --> 00:29:59,403 I bet he won't let you graduate. 270 00:30:06,160 --> 00:30:09,413 We're not going just with Pelé, but with the whole team. 271 00:30:10,289 --> 00:30:12,458 João, Serafin called. 272 00:30:12,541 --> 00:30:15,210 It seems they are paying 30% less than agreed. 273 00:30:15,294 --> 00:30:19,214 If they support me, it's fine. They will come to our side, Salinas. 274 00:30:19,298 --> 00:30:20,716 They will call my name. 275 00:30:22,134 --> 00:30:24,345 I need a reservation for 20 people. 276 00:30:24,428 --> 00:30:26,055 Yes, that's right. 277 00:30:26,138 --> 00:30:28,724 Salinas, CONMEBOL's President, that's right. 278 00:30:28,807 --> 00:30:31,644 A match between Uganda and Brazil, please. 279 00:30:31,727 --> 00:30:32,853 Call this one. 280 00:30:32,936 --> 00:30:35,939 João finally managed to convince everyone, 281 00:30:36,023 --> 00:30:38,817 Tessema, the players, even the military. 282 00:30:38,901 --> 00:30:41,278 But, the most important thing was missing. 283 00:30:45,783 --> 00:30:47,576 Pelé called. He is not coming. 284 00:30:48,827 --> 00:30:50,454 I need your help with Pelé. 285 00:30:50,954 --> 00:30:52,414 He doesn't want to come. 286 00:30:53,040 --> 00:30:54,792 Find a way to convince him. 287 00:30:55,876 --> 00:30:58,128 What do you know about his brother? 288 00:30:58,212 --> 00:31:01,465 -Zoca? He's a great kid. -No, Beto. 289 00:31:01,548 --> 00:31:03,884 He acts as if he were Pelé's agent. 290 00:31:03,967 --> 00:31:05,177 Right, Beto. 291 00:31:06,136 --> 00:31:07,262 Beto, you know... 292 00:31:09,098 --> 00:31:11,350 Beto is in jail, man. He loves to party. 293 00:31:11,433 --> 00:31:12,685 -In jail? -Yes. 294 00:31:13,435 --> 00:31:17,481 This woman is crazy! What the fuck, man! 295 00:31:21,110 --> 00:31:23,529 If you want to dress like a king... 296 00:31:25,489 --> 00:31:27,116 dress like Pelé. 297 00:31:27,199 --> 00:31:28,909 That's how it was in the '70s. 298 00:31:28,992 --> 00:31:33,038 Even The King, Pelé, had to do publicity and sell clothes, you know? 299 00:31:33,122 --> 00:31:37,126 If it was different time, Pelé would go. But Pelé is too tired now. 300 00:31:37,209 --> 00:31:40,921 And there's more. They are paying very little money, Havelange. 301 00:31:41,004 --> 00:31:42,506 It's not enough money. 302 00:31:43,257 --> 00:31:44,174 Look. 303 00:31:45,592 --> 00:31:47,845 I'm going to be FIFA's President. 304 00:31:49,054 --> 00:31:51,724 You can be the ambassador of world football 305 00:31:51,807 --> 00:31:53,809 and make money without playing. 306 00:31:53,892 --> 00:31:56,603 The next step is to turn you into a brand. 307 00:31:57,396 --> 00:31:59,690 King Pelé must think about his future. 308 00:32:02,359 --> 00:32:05,446 -I'm not coming. -Edson, look. 309 00:32:07,448 --> 00:32:09,491 I'll say this as a father. 310 00:32:11,410 --> 00:32:13,996 Don't let this opportunity get away. 311 00:32:15,831 --> 00:32:17,082 We are family. 312 00:32:18,125 --> 00:32:21,003 -Haven't I proven that to you? -But there's Beto. 313 00:32:21,754 --> 00:32:23,839 Beto is part of our family. 314 00:32:23,922 --> 00:32:25,841 We will help him. 315 00:32:33,807 --> 00:32:35,267 What's up, Beto? 316 00:32:35,350 --> 00:32:37,019 Castor wants to talk to you. 317 00:32:44,151 --> 00:32:45,235 Thank you, Castor. 318 00:32:45,319 --> 00:32:49,531 It's not me you should be thanking. Your debt is with Havelange. Get in. 319 00:32:50,657 --> 00:32:51,658 Get in. 320 00:32:57,915 --> 00:32:59,208 Sit over there, man. 321 00:33:21,104 --> 00:33:24,608 After a long journey, Havelange was back in Africa. 322 00:33:24,691 --> 00:33:27,444 These nations were fighting against colonialism, 323 00:33:27,528 --> 00:33:32,741 but there was only one king they had no intention of overthrowing. 324 00:33:32,825 --> 00:33:35,285 That was João's one trick up his sleeve, 325 00:33:35,369 --> 00:33:37,913 King Pelé. Pelé, Pelé, Pelé. 326 00:33:42,167 --> 00:33:44,169 It's a pleasure. Thank you. 327 00:33:59,101 --> 00:34:03,605 Pelé! Pelé! Pelé! 328 00:34:03,689 --> 00:34:05,148 Hello, Zaire! 329 00:34:06,817 --> 00:34:11,071 Hello, dear Africa. Pelé is very happy to be here. 330 00:34:20,747 --> 00:34:23,000 MOZAMBIQUE 331 00:35:21,266 --> 00:35:22,476 I love you! 332 00:35:22,559 --> 00:35:23,852 I love you, Pelé! 333 00:35:47,709 --> 00:35:48,710 Havelange! 334 00:35:49,795 --> 00:35:52,881 You said there were just five matches. No way. 335 00:35:53,715 --> 00:35:56,009 -No way. -Edson, listen. 336 00:35:56,093 --> 00:35:57,678 Two more matches, I swear. 337 00:35:58,136 --> 00:36:01,390 I got a problem, too. They want me back home. 338 00:36:01,473 --> 00:36:05,560 My friend. Thank you. 339 00:36:20,200 --> 00:36:21,201 Thank you. 340 00:36:21,952 --> 00:36:25,622 João, Tessema wants eight more matches. 341 00:36:26,206 --> 00:36:27,040 Eight? 342 00:36:38,719 --> 00:36:40,846 That's crazy, Havelange? No way. 343 00:36:41,388 --> 00:36:44,641 Too much football. Too little money. Edinho will get hurt. 344 00:36:44,725 --> 00:36:48,603 Beto, relax. We can let him play less time. 345 00:36:50,647 --> 00:36:52,024 João, 346 00:36:52,107 --> 00:36:54,026 something terrible has happened. 347 00:36:57,738 --> 00:37:00,449 Albert was murdered. Tessema's right hand. 348 00:37:00,532 --> 00:37:01,533 Are you sure? 349 00:37:01,616 --> 00:37:02,701 Yes. 350 00:37:03,910 --> 00:37:06,121 Tessema is devastated. 351 00:37:07,289 --> 00:37:12,210 It's very complicated here, honey. Too many things. Tessema, Pelé, Beto... 352 00:37:13,336 --> 00:37:16,298 I understand what is going on with you. 353 00:37:16,882 --> 00:37:19,468 But there is a lot happening here, too. 354 00:37:19,551 --> 00:37:21,845 Your father will be fine. 355 00:37:22,429 --> 00:37:25,474 -No, João. -Your father is tough. 356 00:37:25,557 --> 00:37:27,893 I want to know when you're coming back. 357 00:37:29,144 --> 00:37:30,729 I never ask for anything. 358 00:37:32,606 --> 00:37:34,941 I need you with me. 359 00:37:36,026 --> 00:37:38,445 -I'm coming, honey. -No, João. 360 00:37:39,404 --> 00:37:41,073 "I'm coming" isn't an answer. 361 00:37:57,089 --> 00:38:01,176 Havelange, the fans in our rooms don't work. 362 00:38:01,259 --> 00:38:03,929 The shower is a trickle. We can't get clean. 363 00:38:04,012 --> 00:38:06,640 And this hotel is terrible. It's falling apart. 364 00:38:06,723 --> 00:38:08,266 Don't worry, Pelé. 365 00:38:08,350 --> 00:38:11,561 You have a boss who knows how to take care of you, okay? 366 00:38:11,645 --> 00:38:13,897 Here's the key to my room. 367 00:38:13,980 --> 00:38:16,775 Go check the room. You can enjoy some fresh air. 368 00:38:17,442 --> 00:38:18,860 Go and relax. All right? 369 00:38:19,986 --> 00:38:22,364 Don't worry. I'll get another room for me. 370 00:38:25,408 --> 00:38:27,661 Let's go, Pelé. Come, Edinho. 371 00:38:38,130 --> 00:38:42,175 Really, this is undignified. This place is too hot. 372 00:38:43,218 --> 00:38:47,222 You can't keep sending me to work like this. 373 00:38:48,348 --> 00:38:51,017 If you don't mind, we are going to Chile, 374 00:38:51,101 --> 00:38:52,769 where it is much cooler 375 00:38:52,853 --> 00:38:56,815 and where the Soviet Union refused to play the playoffs against Chile, 376 00:38:56,898 --> 00:39:00,986 claiming that the Chilean government tortured prisoners in the stadium. 377 00:40:44,381 --> 00:40:45,590 HELP 378 00:41:16,079 --> 00:41:18,915 NIGERIA 379 00:41:19,833 --> 00:41:24,838 Pelé! Pelé! Pelé! 380 00:41:27,132 --> 00:41:29,342 What's up, Edson! 381 00:41:29,926 --> 00:41:31,011 How are you doing? 382 00:41:32,178 --> 00:41:34,055 I'm not playing, Havelange. 383 00:41:34,139 --> 00:41:36,891 Too many matches. I told you. I can't. 384 00:41:38,768 --> 00:41:39,894 I told you. 385 00:41:41,688 --> 00:41:42,689 João. 386 00:41:43,732 --> 00:41:46,985 -We can ask to postpone it. -No, they will eat us alive. 387 00:41:47,068 --> 00:41:49,362 We have to play a match in each country. 388 00:41:49,446 --> 00:41:51,740 -But... -Each match is a vote. 389 00:42:02,208 --> 00:42:03,209 Beto! 390 00:42:06,629 --> 00:42:07,756 You're playing. 391 00:42:08,465 --> 00:42:09,466 What? 392 00:42:09,549 --> 00:42:11,092 Havelange, this is crazy. 393 00:42:11,176 --> 00:42:12,886 Everybody knows Pelé. 394 00:42:13,428 --> 00:42:15,972 -Is Beto playing? -Edinho... 395 00:42:16,890 --> 00:42:19,559 I've always wanted to play in a stadium, bro. 396 00:42:20,894 --> 00:42:21,895 I'm ready. 397 00:44:49,334 --> 00:44:51,211 And so he would have to return. 398 00:44:52,170 --> 00:44:54,631 Tired, hopeless... 399 00:44:55,507 --> 00:44:59,969 However, Havelange would not give up so easily. 400 00:45:00,053 --> 00:45:03,264 He was willing to do anything to chase his dream. 401 00:45:05,266 --> 00:45:09,437 This sucks, man! We were this close to getting the fucking votes! 402 00:45:09,521 --> 00:45:10,688 That's just bullshit. 403 00:45:31,543 --> 00:45:34,003 The Brazilians were retreating, 404 00:45:34,087 --> 00:45:38,550 and King Pelé was returning to his homeland as exhausted as I was. 405 00:45:38,633 --> 00:45:39,676 However... 406 00:45:45,181 --> 00:45:46,349 Edson! 407 00:45:47,809 --> 00:45:50,562 I got great news! I just got a call. 408 00:45:51,271 --> 00:45:53,189 Mandela wants to meet you. 409 00:45:54,357 --> 00:45:56,568 Is it true or is it just another lie? 410 00:45:56,651 --> 00:45:57,485 It's true. 411 00:45:58,194 --> 00:46:00,572 We're going to South Africa in a few hours. 412 00:46:07,203 --> 00:46:08,371 Pelé is coming. 413 00:46:09,205 --> 00:46:10,748 But he will go for Mandela. 414 00:46:15,169 --> 00:46:16,212 Edson... 415 00:46:18,006 --> 00:46:19,465 Thank you. 416 00:46:57,337 --> 00:46:59,339 Those are not fireworks. 417 00:47:00,673 --> 00:47:01,549 They are bombs. 418 00:47:04,135 --> 00:47:06,804 We are in the middle of the Nigerian Civil War. 419 00:49:07,925 --> 00:49:08,760 Yes, Pelé. 420 00:51:24,061 --> 00:51:28,149 Could there be a more peaceful match than one played without opponents? 421 00:51:29,567 --> 00:51:33,821 Here begins the only match in history played by just one team. 422 00:51:36,908 --> 00:51:42,371 On the other side of the ocean, in Africa, another one began. The match for peace. 423 00:51:54,425 --> 00:51:57,637 And they say football has nothing to do with politics. 424 00:52:04,101 --> 00:52:07,021 You know what? Football is life or death. 425 00:52:10,483 --> 00:52:13,486 There are times when losing seems inevitable. 426 00:52:15,112 --> 00:52:17,281 Games are played everywhere. 427 00:52:26,082 --> 00:52:28,668 It's an emergency! 428 00:52:30,211 --> 00:52:32,588 Fuck! 429 00:52:39,220 --> 00:52:43,057 But all of a sudden, a goal can be more powerful than a bomb... 430 00:52:45,643 --> 00:52:47,228 than any missile. 431 00:53:00,408 --> 00:53:05,121 It can also be a white flag, capable of curbing the most profound hate. 432 00:53:09,875 --> 00:53:12,420 He's like a son to me. 433 00:53:14,338 --> 00:53:16,048 He's between life and death. 434 00:53:19,218 --> 00:53:21,637 My father, too. 435 00:53:22,179 --> 00:53:25,266 The only problem is that it can be a can of worms, 436 00:53:25,933 --> 00:53:29,395 and scoring an own goal is always a possibility. 437 00:53:29,937 --> 00:53:31,772 SOUTH AFRICA 438 00:53:33,566 --> 00:53:35,943 Whites on one side, blacks on the other. 439 00:53:36,027 --> 00:53:39,697 Sadly, this was South Africa during apartheid 440 00:53:39,780 --> 00:53:43,034 which was causing so much pain and strife. 441 00:53:44,869 --> 00:53:48,706 The source of the discord is the reason why Havelange 442 00:53:48,789 --> 00:53:51,417 has a chance of making it to FIFA. 443 00:53:58,799 --> 00:53:59,884 Edson, 444 00:54:01,427 --> 00:54:03,137 I'll ask you to come in. 445 00:54:05,222 --> 00:54:09,351 We'll take a photo, the three of us. Then you leave me alone with him. 446 00:54:11,020 --> 00:54:13,272 I need this photo alone with him. 447 00:54:44,762 --> 00:54:49,058 Sometimes to win a game, you have to let the best kicker kick. 448 00:55:34,186 --> 00:55:36,355 I want to thank you, Havelange. 449 00:55:36,438 --> 00:55:38,774 This trip changed my life forever. 450 00:55:39,775 --> 00:55:40,860 How so? 451 00:55:41,527 --> 00:55:44,655 I don't know yet.