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3 new to Prime Video movies you should stream this weekend (Feb. 13-15)

Need something fresh to watch? Check out these recently added Prime Video movies this weekend.

Tom’s Guide

‘Cue air punches and tears’: why Next Goal Wins is my feelgood movie

Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to an inspiring sports documentary

The Guardian - US

Sports Absolutely Do Not Need Politicians More Involved

Plus: A case for gambling freedom, the NHL’s tax dilemma, and a soccer movie.

Reason

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Jamie Vardy, Leicester City and a rare tale of modern football loyalty

In today’s Football Daily: Leicester’s local hero, Tim Howard’s strong words and a potential name change

The Guardian - UK

Warren Moon: the Australian coach out to revolutionise football in Papua New Guinea

From fixing kit issues to dealing with visa problems, the former Brisbane Roar boss faces a huge challenge in trying to achieve a World Cup dream

The Guardian - AU

Next Goal Wins: A Heartwarming Sports Film Based On True Events

Discover the inspiring true story of the American Samoa football team's journey to redemption in the sports film Next Goal Wins, directed by Taika Waititi.

Top News

‘Freddy Adu was just like Messi’: what happened to America’s Pelé?

At 14, the wonderkid became the highest paid player in MLS and youngest-ever USMNT player. His career was ultimately defined by hype and disappointment

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Next Goal Wins review – droll account of the world’s worst football team

Michael Fassbender plays the troubled coach of American Samoa in Taika Waititi’s slapdash but charming crowd-pleaser

The Guardian - UK

Taika Waititi talks uplifting sports drama Next Goal Wins: "I do still feel like an outsider"

Exclusive: The director, alongside footballer Jaiyah Saelua, discusses portraying trans realities, championing hope, and being outsiders

Total Film

Next Goal Wins review – Michael Fassbender funnies it up in Taika Waititi’s football yarn

Waititi has made some strange casting decisions in his amiable comedy about the real-life travails of the American Samoa team and hothead coach Thomas Rongen

The Guardian - UK

7 Years Later, Taika Waititi Reveals Why He Went Back to His Cinematic Roots

Taika Waititi returns to the small low-budget movie and Michael Fassbender dips his toes into comedy with the underdog sports story, 'Next Goal Wins.'

Inverse

Next Goal Wins Review: Taika Waititi's Family-Friendly Sports Comedy Is Fun But Too Traditional

It brings together all of the traditional pieces of a classic family friendly sports movie, but it doesn’t end up doing more than the expected with them.

Cinemablend

‘Next Goal Wins’ deserves yellow cards for miscasting, cliches and trickery

Soccer film doesn’t live up to director Taika Waititi’s usual quirky standards.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taika Waititi film faces criticism over trans storyline

Fact-based comedy sees non-binary actor Kaimana portray Jaiyah Saelua, the first transgender footballer to compete in a world cup game

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Taika Waititi film Next Goal Wins faces backlash over ‘ruinous’ trans storyline

Fact-based comedy sees non-binary actor Kaimana portray Jaiyah Saelua, the first transgender footballer to compete in a world cup game

Cinemablend

After Years Of Waiting Following Armie Hammer Controversy, Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins Trailer Is Finally Here

Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins is finally hitting theaters following Armie Hammer's exit.

WhatToWatch

Next Goal Wins: release date, plot, cast and everything we know about the Taika Waititi sports movie

The new Taika Waititi movie Next Goal Wins tells the story of the world’s worst soccer team. Here’s everything we know about the sports movie.

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