

The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football
Overview
This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.
Top Cast

Luís Figo
Self

Pep Guardiola
Self

Roberto Carlos
Self

Fernando Hierro
Self
José Ramón de la Morena
Self

Jorge Valdano
Self

Paulo Futre
Self
José Veiga
Self

Joan Gaspart
Self

Florentino Pérez
Self

Hugo Sánchez
Self (archive footage)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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