Hugo Sánchez, the Goal and the Glory (2022)

2022-11-181h 18m

The definitive chronicle of the best Mexican athlete in history. From his beginnings in Mexico's university team, his transcendental time in Spain's Real Madrid, his international falls and his very personal obsession for success.

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