South American Icons

The making of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez, three of South America's greatest footballing superstars, is explored in this special programme from the Football Focus team. Filmed in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, childhood friends, coaches and teammates of the three legends reveal how they became the global footballing powerhouses they are today. The backstories of each player is revealed in detail: the places they grew up in, and how they developed the footballing talent they were all born with. A fascinating insight into how this great continent brought forth these great players.