Netflix has unveiled a new documentary this week, titled The Figo Case: The Signature of the Century, slated to premiere this Thursday. The film delves into one of footballs most debated moments, examining how a transfer that reshaped loyalties and club identities became a turning point in the sport’s modern era.
The program, which will be available in Turkey on August 25, promises to lay bare longstanding debates by presenting intimate testimonies from the key figures involved over the past two decades. Luís Figo, the player at the heart of the saga who moved from Barcelona to Real Madrid in a high-profile switch, sits at the center of the narrative, while José Veiga, who managed and negotiated much of Figo’s career, and Florentino Pérez, who began his presidency by orchestrating a bold transfer move, are featured as pivotal voices. The documentary seeks to present the players, managers, and executives with a clarity that has rarely been seen in public discourse about this episode.
“I aligned with the club’s values and stood up for them with unwavering commitment,” Figo states in the trailer, reflecting on how public opinion often mischaracterized the events and his role in them. “The truth about my path lies with me, and it is the hero who should tell it.” The statements from the Real Madrid president echo a similar stance, underscoring a desire to reclaim the narrative and highlight the personal perspective behind a widely discussed moment in football history.
The Figo Case: The Signature of the Century is built on extensive investigative effort that goes well beyond surface storytelling. The documentary features more than 30 hours of interviews with 12 principal participants, inviting viewers to hear from some of the most influential figures in Spanish football. Among the voices featured are Joan Gaspart, Paulo Futre, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Carlos, Fernando Hierro, Jorge Valdano, and notable media figures such as José Ramón de la Morena and José Félix Díaz, along with Toni Frieros. Each contributor offers insights that challenge familiar narratives and illuminate the human elements behind the headlines.
Produced by Pitch Productions and directed by David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, the work brings to light archival material that has never before been released in Spain or Portugal. Viewers are treated to rare footage from Figo’s personal collection, including moments from his Barcelona years and a summer 2000 period in Sardinia that has become part of football lore. The compilation of private images and documentary interviews creates a layered portrait of a move that remains hotly debated in fans’ memories and in the corridors of power within European football.