Oscar-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia has expressed his desire to work on a Lionel Messi biopic, right after his incredible FIFA World Cup win in Qatar. The British documentary maker tweeted about his availability for the project after Argentina’s nail-biting victory against France in the penalty shootout.
Notably, Kapadia previously directed another Argentine sports legend docufilm, based on the life and career of Diego Maradona. The documentary, which was released in the year 2019, went on to receive several accolades, including a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary.
The filmography of the British director includes several critically acclaimed projects like Senna (2010) and Amy (2015). Which were based on real-life iconic figures, and also earned him the Academy Award for best documentary. Morever, his docufilm about singer Amy Winehouse is also the highest-grossing British doc in the UK and also won the Grammy Award for Best Music Film.
The tweet from Asif Kapadia read, Pardon me, but I feel I should put this out there: Dear Lionel Messi, I know you’re probably busy & need a holiday, but If you’re interested in having your epic story told at some point, I’m definitely interested & available! x.
As of now, the official tweet from his handle has already crossed over three thousand likes, and also generated excitement among the fans. Moreover, Asif Kapadia’s passion for sports, and football, in particular, is something that really intrigues cinephiles and sports enthusiasts alike.
There is still no official comment or reply from the World Cup winning Captain, who was seen lifting the trophy for the first time in his two-decade-long career (And to be fair, everyone deserves a well-needed break after such a long tournament). Furthermore, if the manifestation actually results in something substantial, then it would be a grand treat for all the fans.
On the lighter side, Netizens were also busy casting their own favourites after the thrilling victory. And nearly flooded the internet with memes and discussions related to Akshay Kumar, playing the lead in the so-called Lionel Messi biopic. To give you a slight glimpse of the discussion, we have compiled some of the best memes from the humour-filled debate.
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