Jamie Vardy, Liverpool and Vinnie Jones? Ex-Leicester star and Reds' famous Champions League win get the Netflix treatment as new three-part football series announced
New Documentary Series Announced
Netflix is expanding its popular sports anthology with a new UK spin-off, bringing three iconic football stories to the screen. The upcoming documentary series will explore the meteoric rise of Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy, Liverpool’s miraculous Champions League comeback in Istanbul, and the controversial legacy of Wimbledon’s notorious hard man, Vinnie Jones.
The Story of Jamie Vardy
The first instalment, releasing on May 12, focuses on Vardy. The film traces his path from the depths of non-league football to the pinnacle of the Premier League. He made history moving to Leicester City for £1 million, a record fee for a non-league player, before spearheading the most unlikely title success.
- Jamie Vardy moved to Leicester City for £1 million, a record fee for a non-league player.
- The documentary promises not to shy away from the media storms that followed the striker, including his wife's high-profile legal battle.
Other Stories in the Series
The popular 'UNTOLD' anthology is heading to the United Kingdom to explore some of the most dramatic stories in the English game. The series will also cover Liverpool’s miraculous Champions League comeback in Istanbul and the controversial legacy of Vinnie Jones.
