Goal III: Taking on the World

The film Goal III - The Finale is the third and therefore last part of the football film trilogy Goal, where it is about three friendly soccer professionals who her last dream - want to fulfill - to participate with their national teams at the Football World Cup 2006 in Germany. Directed by Andrew Morahn.

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Liam, Charlie, and Santiago, befriended three professional footballers for Real Madrid, the excitement of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2006 program in Germany. Santiago, the protagonist in the previous two parts of the trilogy, has been the ticket for the national team of Mexico in your pocket. Liam and Charlie, however, still waiting for the ultimate vocation in the team of the national team of England. After a trip to Romania, where Charlie plays in a vampire movie and fell in love with his co-star Sophia Rossi, make it their fourth on the way to Germany. On the trip there, however, an accident occurs, in which Santiago severely injured and thus can not participate in the World Cup. He becomes a minor character and appeared only as a good friend in the film. Liam and Charlie, however, be appointed in the national England and wear of the accident, apparently not too serious injuries.

Over time, the labile and almost alcohol-dependent Liam learns that he is the father, and he tried with this new and difficult situation for him cope. Slowly, he again builds a relationship with his ex - girlfriend June and his child Bella. Charlie, who is struggling with undiscovered consequences and injuries due to the car accident, becomes engaged to Sophia. The World Cup will be shown in the film from the perspective of the English, with Liam and Charlie initially only reservists. For substitutions, however, both provide good benefits. Liam scored the 2-2 against Sweden after a pass from Charlie. In the match against Ecuador Charlie is fouled and dies of his injuries later. The quarter-final between England and Portugal begins with a minute of silence for Charlie. The British lose on penalties and divorced so out of the tournament. The film ends with the marriage of Liam and his ex- girlfriend.

Criticism

"With documentary footage and some real players relined sports film, which varied with the life of the soccer players. Solid Entertainment, which maintains the history of the two previous films consistent. "

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  • Unlike in the first two parts actor Kuno Becker is not playing the lead role of the film, his role is limited to short scenes. The main roles of the third part to play Leo Gregory as Charlie Braithwaite and Liam Adams JJ Feild as. Characters from the first two parts as Santiago's girlfriend Roz, Glen Foy, and Gavin Harris do not appear on the third part. Santiago seems to have separated from Roz, the fate of Foy and Harris is unknown.
  • The quarterfinal shown in the film between England and Portugal corresponds broadly to the actual course: How in the world championship losing Englishman in the film 1:3 on penalties.
  • In the illustrated games original recordings were combined with newly turned footage, which were made with green screen technology used.
  • There are also some facts with fabrications mixed: The last penalty shot that was fired in reality Carragher is fired in the film by Liam Adams.
  • The game numbers of Braithewaite Charlie and Liam Adams 25 and 26, but only by FIFA game of numbers 1-23 were allowed.

Cameo appearances

In the film, are numerous professional footballer, who played in the clubs Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Chelsea or in the national England, Holland, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, etc. (2008/2009) to the beginning of the shooting to. seen Even Sven -Goran Eriksson as manager and Steve McClaren as manager were briefly shown in the film. Since original recordings of FIFA have been used in the film for the most part, it is not mandatory for all these players to cameo appearances. Among other things, the following players and coaches are to be seen in game situations:

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