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A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

BASED ON TRUE EVENTS OF CARLOS TEVEZ'S LIFE

You can be the best players in the world if you set your mind to it.

So, you need to show respect for this sacred job,

that's the attitude we need from you.

If you want, you can be the world champions.

You cannot leave this place unless you're given permission.

One of your teammates left with no permission, and that's serious.

That cannot happen again.

-I promise-- -No.

Don't promise anything, it's not necessary.

But keep in mind this was the first and the last time.

Hey!

I thought you'd sleep until tomorrow.

I'm going to look for him.

Calm down or you'll faint again. Drink this.

Look at me.

What are you taking that makes you like this? Be careful.

What are you looking at?

Stop talking bullshit. Enough.

I want to know where Carlos is.

Well, he's not here. I didn't steal him from you.

I have enough with my own kids.

What if you change your mind...

and want to take him?

Listen up.

Carlos is 16 years old.

He's a big guy.

He won't just do whatever I want him to do.

Are you insane?

No, you're insane and unpredictable.

Okay.

Remember what I told you when he was discharged from the hospital?

I asked you to take care of him, and you said yes.

Of course.

Right. He was in my belly, I'm his mom.

But you raised him, you're his mom as well.

So is Carlos my brother?

Yeah.

Something like that, it's a huge mess.

That's not fair!

Stop!

Come on.

Put your mind into this, Carlos.

Into soccer.

Keep it here, in the field.

That's where you belong.

Stop!

I did it for my best friend.

Yes, that's what your dad said.

Paradise is over.

-Hell is over. -Just walk.

Now you'll see what it is to suffer,

to have bullets skim your body.

Enough, fucking idiot!

Get up, motherfucker.

Walk.

Watch your mouth, he's listening.

Come on, fucker.

-Fucking pig. -Shut the door.

POLICE STATION

Listen up.

Guys, we'll move around.

We'll do it again, but I need to see you move.

It's the same exercise, but with different movements.

Enjoy.

You'll play soon, I'm sure.

I'm not going to play. I fucked up.

He won't bring me in.

Listen to me. He'll bring you in now.

Ernesto, come here, kid.

Take a break. Take off your vest.

Carlos! You're coming in.

Let's go!

Hey, you. Why don't you relax?

I can't.

The cops will be here any minute, I want to be ready.

The station looked like a sieve.

Precisely, if you made such a mess...

I don't think anyone will come near here.

Why don't you send one of the kids? They can take a look.

I already did that, bitch.

Do you think you're the only one with brains here?

Come in, asshole!

I almost blew your head off!

Do you know anything about my brother?

He was taken, I saw some cops getting him into a van.

And the Uruguayan? Did you look for him?

I don't know where he is. I asked around, but nobody knows.

He's in the neighborhood, I'm sure.

It's the only place he knows.

We just have to look for him properly.

It's hard to describe what Boca means to me.

First of all, I'm a huge fan. I've always supported Boca.

It's very hard for me to describe what it means to play...

for a club I'm a fan of,

it's where I achieved so many of my goals.

The club helped me so much

to fulfill my dream.

Boca...

is the love of my life.

Mom!

Here comes Carlitos. Tevez goes through.

Here comes Tevez, here he comes, here comes Apache.

Tevez keeps going, he's about to score. Tevez, Tevez!

Goal!

THE LIFE OF CARLOS TEVEZ

Hey! I'll kill you.

It's all your fault.

What's up, lucky boy?

Don't you want a rematch?

You know I'm better than you. You know it.

Not this way, Carlos.

It's that way.

Carlos, they're serving breakfast.

Are we close?

Yes, you can see the city.

I've brought you some sandwiches...

My dad will be waiting for me, I'm sure.

Mine too.

We lost like a bunch of idiots.

The worst part will be Danilo making fun of me.

Well... if I get to see him.

He disappeared after his birthday.

My dad must be so angry.

He told me to bring a medal.

We played like shit, bro.

What if they don't choose us again?

On top of it, tomorrow's my birthday.

Are you celebrating?

I don't think so.

I don't feel like it.

Show me your tits.

Get out!

Come on, come back!

Just coke.

You look like shit, but I recognize you.

You can take the hood off.

No hard feelings.

My boss is looking for you.

But if you do something for me, I won't say a word.

If you suck my dick...

I'll give you the coke and Pinto won't hear a word about you.

Do you want to?

Faggot.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday, dear Carlitos

Happy birthday to you

-Go! -Make your three wishes.

-Go, Carlos! -Happy birthday.

A bit of hard cider for the toast.

-Carlos doesn't drink. -Just a little.

-Don't! I'll cut your fingers off. -More for me.

Let's make a toast, to Carlos and to family.

Cheers.

-And to Boca, dude! -Go, Boca!

You're getting so big!

I feel like you're 20 or something.

Leave him alone, Chila.

-He has hair in his armpits already. -Yeah.

You played for the national team.

Do you know what that means? Do you have any idea?

Your mind needs to be focused...

on playing at Bombonera Stadium.

-Dude! -That's even harder.

-No... -They have a fucking great team.

Remember what I say.

You'll go to Córdoba.

They'll choose you.

When are you going to Córdoba?

Next Sunday.

-We're playing against Talleres. -In Córdoba.

-But... What? -Yeah.

It's Mother's Day.

But of course, if they choose you, you have to go.

It's fine.

It's okay.

Bring her something.

-A souvenir. -Exactly.

She'll get over it. Don't worry.

Dad.

Any news about Danilo?

No. Unfortunately, I haven't heard anything about him.

Things are complicated.

The Uruguayan got into a lot of trouble, he's been messing around.

There's nothing you can do.

Uncle Chito invites him for lunch from time to time.

But we haven't seen him for weeks now.

-Right? -Yeah.

You need to think about your future.

I'm afraid they might keep it.

Are you sure these pigs will give it to me?

I gave them money. Quite a lot.

It will get to you and at least you'll be able to watch soccer matches.

Hopefully they won't keep the remote.

These fuckers always keep something.

Your brother misses you, he wants to know if you're okay.

I'm fine. Look at me.

Everyone loves me in here already.

Anyway...

why doesn't he come here himself?

Are you stupid?

If he sets foot in here, he'll never leave.

He can disguise himself.

Many relatives come here in disguise.

Nobody notices.

Or they give the cops some money.

Something has to work out for once.

Everything goes wrong, every time.

Until a few days ago, I thought it was his fault.

But I don't know anymore.

What are you talking about? What drugs are you taking?

None.

Here we drink pruno.

It's made with fermented fruits and sugar.

It makes your head hurt, just like when you sniff glue.

But it's healthier.

It's fruit, you know?

Listen, if Mauro sold you this, he could have brought him himself.

Right?

Yeah, he wanted to charge me two pesos for it, that asshole.

What an asshole.

I hope they catch him.

TWENTY-NINE INCHES

Wait.

Stop, I'm about to drop it.

Hold this for me.

What is this?

A decoder.

To watch soccer for free.

When Carlitos plays in Boca, we'll use that to watch him.

And the X-rated channels.

Wanker.

Boca players get closer to the goal area defended by Navarro Montoya.

On the other side, Bilardo is trying to avoid

the police repression of Boca Juniors' fans.

We see Caniggia over there.

That's the Buenos Aires Provincial Police.

People keep destroying the wire mesh fence...

Fucking Uruguayan.

Will you go after him, with all those cops out there?

What's up with the cops?

Nothing.

See? Cops don't do shit.

That kid is smart.

He didn't get lucky.

Poor thing, he's a pain in the ass.

Do you think we should go get him now?

-What if the cops sent him? -No...

That's not what Cochi taught him. This is his own doing.

...Boca players, and they continue to...

-Stop! Come on! -Run!

-Goal! -Yeah!

How are you, coach?

How are you?

-Come on! -Like that!

Hey! What is that kid's name? Number nine.

I've been watching him for some time.

Tevez.

Carlos Tevez.

One of our best players in that position.

Thanks to him, we won the Federal League championship.

What about his family?

They're from Fuerte Apache.

His father always brings him.

Come on! Go!

And what's the kid like?

He's good.

You just need to keep an eye on him.

When I worked in Liniers,

I used to hear a lot about another kid,

also from Fuerte, he was very good.

This one is good. Tevez.

Carlos Tevez.

Carlos, did you see López?

Where?

He's gone now, bro. He was with Castelli.

Oh...

What planet are you on, Carlos?

I don't know, I was playing.

Okay, kids, pay attention.

Silence.

I have something to tell you.

Carlos...

you are going to Córdoba with the first division.

-What? -You'll be on the bench.

But it's the first division.

Congratulations.

Go, Carlos!

Well done.

Well done.

MILITARY POLICE

What do you know? Tell us something.

Here.

-Speak, you fucking bitch! -Stop.

-Did you like that? -Please, stop.

-Speak if you want more. -I'll speak!

Stop, lower the gun! Please!

-I did my part, now it's your turn. -Please!

What else did you tell them?

What we talked about.

That you'd meet him in the field.

If he has balls.

The fucker will come.

He'll be right where I want him to be.

I also told him you are carrying.

As you told me.

Here, you earned it.

YOU WON'T COME IN HERE

Listen up, faggot! So you've been setting up people?

Come here, faggot!

Fucking idiots, it's always the same story!

He's up there.

Do you like taking girls for a ride, asshole?

Let's see what they do now that you don't have a car.

Get the fuck out or I'll call the cops!

Shut up and get in, bitch!

Uruguayan!

You're dead, you know? You won't escape this time!

Stop playing gangster!

There he is, come on.

Uruguayan!

Motherfucker.

No, man!

Easy, easy.

What are you doing here?

Where were you?

I came to see you. You are the one who left.

What happened to your face?

-You look like shit. -Nothing.

It's just a scratch.

"A scratch"? We have to go to the hospital.

What are you talking about, Carlos? Has the World Cup made you a pussy?

Forget it, it's just a scratch. It doesn't even hurt.

Wait, I'll be right out.

Are you playing anywhere?

Yeah.

Here in the neighborhood.

With the guys from Block Nine.

Sometimes they pay me, that's the good thing.

I always win.

I score all the goals.

And you?

I heard you'll play in Boca. Your debut.

-Is it true? -Yes.

I'll be on the bench.

But I don't care, it counts.

Maybe they can bring me in for the second half.

Tell them to bring you in, Carlos. You're the best.

Do you know who you should talk to?

López.

Tell him I sent you.

When we tried out for Liniers...

when they chose me and not you...

he must have seen me.

Tell him I sent you and he'll let you play.

He won't leave you out.

I'm off.

Are you living at your place?

Yeah.

I come and go. I live everywhere.

Will I see you when I come back?

From where?

I'm going to Córdoba.

My debut is in Córdoba.

-You're going to Córdoba? -Yeah, we play against Talleres.

Dedicate a goal to me, don't be an asshole.

Take care, Uru. Don't be stupid.

I'll be waiting for you right here.

Dedicate a goal to me, I'll be watching you.

-Hi, good morning. -Welcome.

Hello, welcome.

Are you nervous?

A little.

It's my debut in the first division.

Well, if they bring me in.

If they don't, they are doing you a favor.

These guys from Córdoba always kick your ass.

No, I'm kidding.

You're good, you play with passion.

-Thanks. -That's important.

Especially if you play for Boca.

-Can I give you some advice? -Sure, yeah.

Enjoy it.

Get out of your head the fact that you're playing for Boca.

Play for yourself.

Play soccer and you'll be fine.

Thank you, man.

Ma'am.

Hello there. Come in!

Come on, sit down.

Sit down.

I was told I could get coke and guns here.

Is it true?

Córdoba's Olympic Stadium and this beautiful crowd.

Talleres and Boca are about to play the tenth date of the tournament.

AFA FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE OCTOBER 21, 2001

The teams are not here yet. Racing won, River won...

Is it not coming out, kid?

It's okay, you're just nervous.

Maybe.

You'll be playing today.

-Sorry? -Are you ready?

Yes.

Good.

Guys.

Salteño.

Rapadura.

Trinfante.

Galván.

But...

my name is not Verónica.

What about your mom?

Yes, but she's not playing.

I know, but it's Mother's Day.

It was López's idea.

Scherzo.

Trattora.

Carmona.

-Tevez. -Thanks.

The name's wrong.

I don't know, kid.

My mom's name is Adriana.

It's what they gave me.

Tevez.

I heard you're going to play. How do you feel?

Scared as fuck.

Is it on already?

Wait a minute, I'm looking for the channel.

Found it.

Let's hear some information about Carlitos Tevez,

who's making his first division debut for Boca.

-Look at that! -Tevez was born on February 5th, 1984.

-No way! -What?

-No way. -What is it?

I can't believe it.

Look who it is!

-It's Freddy! -Who?

A kid from my neighborhood.

He's a friend of mine.

I used to fuck his girlfriend.

Neither Talleres nor Boca are in the field yet.

-Come on! -When does it start?

Soon, Chila, it's not the starting time yet.

Here comes the team coached by Mario Nicasio Zanabria.

-They're coming out of the tunnel... -What?

You are not going, right? You'll just sit there and do nothing.

I'll take a nap with her.

This shit is not starting.

Mom, Carlos is about to come out!

You are going to miss it.

You watch it and then you tell me.

-...forty matches, but he hasn't scored yet.

Terrible.

Move over there.

...he plays for Colón.

Now, he's Enzo's assistant coach.

Is it raining? It isn't, right?

I heard Freddy might be playing.

Remember him? The Uruguayan's friend.

No way. If he becomes famous, we'll be rich.

We can kidnap him and extort his family.

-Tevez's debut, he's only 17 years old... -There he is! The tunnel!

He's coming out of the tunnel!

-Go, son! -Go, Carlos!

-Go, go! -Yes! Go, son!

Go, dude!

-Dude. -What does the jersey say?

-"Fabiana." -Go, Carlos!

It must be a mistake, Chila.

What the fuck are you saying?

...both of them played for Argentinos Juniors.

That's right. And now he's in Boca, like Suchard.

We have to do it.

Just like many other players, like Lucas Gatti.

Now we see Gaby Brazenas.

We have time, so let's see who's on the bench for Talleres,

next to Mario Nicasio.

Number 23, Esteban Dei Rossi. Number 2, Julián Maidana.

Number 13, Maximiliano Salas.

Mom.

It wasn't my fault.

When the match finished, I asked again.

They took the name from the list they had.

You're my mom, Mom.

You'll always be my mom.

And what's next?

-What? -Now that you made your debut.

Yeah.

But it wasn't a real debut.

I want to play at Bombonera Stadium.

Step by step, Carlos.

THREE MONTHS LATER

Come on!

-Good! -Come on!

Carlos.

Come on.

What are you doing here?

I need you to help me pack for the move.

I don't know if I want to move to Barracas.

I might stay with Uncle Chito.

With Chito?

Why move?

We're fine here.

What do you mean why?

To have a better life, Carlos. It's a bigger house.

Come on! One!

We'll be closer.

All this commuting...

Goal!

Dad, my debut was three months ago

and López hasn't called me again.

Like a magic trick, right?

You know how it is.

-Hey, fatty! -Come on. Careful.

That's the life of players.

He has his team, he doesn't need you now.

-Isn't López leaving soon? -Yes, so?

-Soria will replace him, the Uruguayan. -Exactly, that's what I'm saying.

A new guy.

Come one, Chino!

Don't lose heart, Carlos.

You're still very young.

Your opportunity will come.

Shoot!

Boca.

They're giving you a house.

Why?

Because they want you.

-Maybe. -"Maybe"?

-Why, if not that? -Okay.

-There you go. -Maybe.

Take it, come on.

There he is.

Carlos!

Carlos, come here.

This is Alfredo Soria.

Hi.

I know you.

Nice to meet you. How are you?

I like how you play soccer, kid.

Thanks.

If you want...

tomorrow you can come train with us, with the first division.

Yes, of course.

Go back with the guys.

I used to have a friend from Uruguay, like you.

Does he play soccer?

He was great.

Bring him some day, so I can meet him.

He won't be able to come.

He passed away.

Well, what can you do?

Take care, okay?

Take care.

If you behave, after a couple of matches, you might play with us.

-Really? -Really, kid.

Go on.

-Yes. Nice to meet you. -See you.

This Sunday I might play at Boca's stadium.

Bombonera Stadium, dude.

I know you're around.

I miss you, bro.

I miss you a lot.

One day, I'll score a goal and dedicate it to you.

As I promised.

BOCA JUNIORS STADIUM 2002

I don't care what they say

What anybody says

I follow you everywhere

I love you more and more

Boca, my good friend

This tournament we'll be with you again

We will cheer from our hearts

This crowd wants to see you triumph

I don't care what they say

What anybody says

I follow you everywhere

I love you more and more

BEST SUPPORTERS EVER

-Hi. -Hi.

What's your name?

Vanesa. And yours?

Carlos.

-What a lovely name. -Thanks.

-Are you from around here? -No, from Ciudadela.

-What do you do? -I'm a student.

-What about you? -I play for Boca.

I'm not sure I believe that.

I swear.

You'll have to take me to the stadium to see you, so I can believe it.

Yes, of course. Whenever you want.

He was born in a very popular neighborhood

Amongst violence and gunfire Carlitos succeeded

Amongst violence and gunfire Carlitos succeeded

Fuerte Apache, that's what they call him

Fuerte Apache, that's what they call him

Today's a very special day Because Apache made it

Glory will be his to enjoy

These suckers cannot even handle it

Now we have a new star

Carlitos Tevez, that's his name

The golden boy is on the field

Nothing and nobody can stop him now

Nothing and nobody can stop him now

He was born in a very popular neighborhood

He was born in a very popular neighborhood

Amongst violence and gunfire Carlitos succeeded

Amongst violence and gunfire Carlitos succeeded

Fuerte Apache, that's what they call him

Fuerte Apache, that's what they call him

He was born in a very popular neighborhood

Amongst violence and gunfire Carlitos succeeded

Amongst violence and gunfire Carlitos succeeded

Fuerte Apache That's what they call him...

Subtitle translation by Julieta Gazzaniga