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Hugo Sánchez
Born 1958-07-11 · Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Hugo Sánchez Márquez (born 11 July 1958) is a Mexican former professional footballer and manager, who played as a forward. A prolific goalscorer known for his spectacular strikes and volleys, he is widely regarded as the greatest Mexican footballer of all time, one of the best players of his generation, and one of the greatest strikers of all time. In 1999, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics voted Sánchez the 26th best footballer of the 20th century, and the best footballer from the CONCACAF region. In 2004, Sánchez was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players. Sánchez is regarded as one of La Liga's best foreign imports, and one of Real Madrid's top strikers of all time. He is the fifth highest scorer in the history of La Liga, the fourth highest scoring foreign player after Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Karim Benzema, and is the seventh highest goalscorer in Real Madrid's history. He scored a total of 562 senior career goals for both club and country in 956 matches, amassing a total of five Pichichi top goal scorer trophies in Spain. Beginning his career at Pumas UNAM in 1976, he briefly went on loan to the San Diego Sockers of the North American Soccer League in 1979, during the Mexican League's off-season period. In 1981, he moved to Spain to play for Atlético Madrid, playing for the Colchoneros for four years before moving to cross-town rivals Real Madrid, where he would spend the best years of his career, winning numerous titles and accolades. From 1977 to 1994, Sánchez was a member of the national team, gaining 58 caps and scoring 29 goals. He participated in three FIFA World Cup tournaments and was a part of the Mexico team that reached the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup. Famous for his acrobatic goal celebrations throughout his club and international career, Sánchez was the first notable exponent of the backflip. As a manager, he won two consecutive league championships with Pumas UNAM. After managing Necaxa, he was announced as coach of the Mexico national football team in 2006, but was fired in March 2008 due to poor results. In 2009, Sánchez was named manager of Almería, and helped to save the club from relegation.
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Informe Plus+. México 86 el vuelo del Buitre
2026
NRThe definitive documentary on the US and Mexico men’s national soccer teams told through the lens of one of the fiercest rivalries in international sports. The series peels back the political, social and sporting layers of the rivalry through the eyes of Landon Donovan (US) and Rafael Márquez (MX), who became symbols of their countries’ soccer cultures.
Good Rivals
2022
NRDocumentary film commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Mexican team.
40 Years as Pumas
2002
7.61986 FIFA World Cup Official Film. Mexico had just recovered from a devastating earthquake, but the nation put on a great tournament and Argentina, inspired by Maradona, justified "favourite" status. Eighty-six minutes of football magic from numerous world stars, including Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Michel Platini, Socrates, Rummenigge, Sanchez, Laudrup and many others. Michael Caine narrates this, the official FIFA coverage.
Hero
1986
6.8This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.
The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football
2022
NRFor the second time, Mexico hosted the World Cup. The event had one standout star: Diego Armando Maradona, who, with passion and skill, led his team to the championship. In addition to the unforgettable moments provided by “Pelusa,” this program features an extensive recap of the historic France vs. Brazil and Argentina vs. England matches, as well as the memorable performances by Mexico, Germany, Belgium, Spain, and Denmark. A priceless keepsake capturing all the moments that thrilled Mexico and the world.
The History of the World Cups: Mexico '86
2000
10.0“Puntapie” is kicking the ball with the tip of the foot. Eight of the best Latin American football players face each other in a special documentary.
Puntapié
2020
NRThe Mexican National Soccer Team is a source of pride and passion for Mexicans. It’s a squad that has been forged over time, has learned from its mistakes, and has achieved remarkable feats in recent World Cups. This is the story of its setbacks and triumphs in its first World Cups—and of how, with time and dedication, a team was built that has given us unforgettable moments. Relive the excitement of Negrete’s scissor-kick goal in ’86, the goals by “El Matador” Luis Hernández and Luis García at USA ’94, and the exploits of Cuauhtémoc Blanco at France ’98. A documentary featuring the key players, behind-the-scenes stories, and footage of the Mexican national team that you’ll enjoy forever.m
The History of the World Cup: Mexico in the World Cup
2000
7.0This DVD examines the multiple points of cultural contact between the United States and Mexico. From the Santa Barbara Fiestas and South Carolina's kitschy "South of the Border" tourist complex, to a Mexican Beatles cover band and Chicano rap, this film reveals the borderlands as a laboratory of hybridity that continues to ignite the popular imagination of each nation. Working at the boundaries of experimental film and documentary travelogue, this film weaves together found footage, interviews, performance art, and music video, producing a masterful commentary that is at once poetic, disturbing and hilarious. Includes appearances by Guillermo Gómez-Peña and Aztlán Underground, among others.
Frontierland
1995
7.3The Mexican defender recounts wins and losses in the world of football and beyond, revealing an intimate look into his dreams, detours and determination.
Rafa Márquez: El Capitán
2024
NRLet’s look back at the 13th FIFA World Cup, which took place in Mexico from May 31 to June 29, 1986. Mexico became the first country to host the World Cup twice when it took over from Colombia. This World Cup is considered by many to be one of the best, as it featured matches that will never be forgotten, including: Argentina vs. Italy, Mexico vs. Belgium, England vs. Paraguay, Brazil vs. France, and the spectacular match between Argentina and its archrival England, where the most controversial goal was scored: “The Hand of God” and the “Goal of the Century.” Let’s relive on this DVD the moments, the plays, and the players such as Hugo Sánchez, Enzo Francescoli, Emilio Butragueño, Michel Platini, Zico, Rummenigge, Careca, among others
El Mundial México 86
2006
8.0Take a look back at the history of the legendary forward of the Madridista Club, the best mexican athlete of the 20th century.
Hugo Sánchez : Sueños de Gol
2023
4.3Five story strands -- some real, some fictionalized -- comprise this officially sanctioned film of Real Madrid, the second richest soccer club in the world.
Real: The Movie
2005
NRFrom a very young age, Hugo Sánchez made it clear that he had come into this world to aim high. By winning his first professional soccer scoring title during the 1978–79 season, he set a new standard in the world of professional soccer. Hugo Sánchez defined an era, scoring every kind of goal imaginable; his career with Real Madrid is the stuff of legend. Here, at last, is a golden opportunity to witness the unfolding of that legend, time and time again.
Hazaña El Deporte Vive: Hugo Sanchez - Rey De Espana
2005
NRConsidered Mexico’s greatest footballer of all time, Hugo Sánchez sits down with Adrián Uribe to discuss the chapters of his life both from both on and off the pitch. Sánchez looks back at his career that began in Mexico and saw him reach the pinnacle of Spanish football, and also opens up about the death of his son, Hugo Jr.
Bios: Hugo Sánchez
2023
6.9The 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.
Hugo Sánchez, the Goal and the Glory
2022
7.8A sport like football is primarily a passionate celebration, but one that is so massive (economically, politically and socially) that it, of course, also brings many problems. Olallo Rubio's third documentary (and fourth film in total), Ilusión Nacional, is a take on how the world's most popular sport relates to Mexican society and politics.
Ilusión Nacional
2014