The Final: Attack on Wembley

Netflix

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On July 11, 2021, Wembley Stadium was on the brink of a historic win for Gareth Southgate’s football team and an expectant nation. Across England, flags lined the streets; team shirts were worn with pride and anthems were sung and shared as people came together in the belief that football was finally coming home. The young squad had inspired and united the country on their journey to England’s first major final since the 1966 World Cup, and a win against Italy in the European Championship was within their reach.
But as England supporters arrived at Wembley from all corners of the country, scenes of excessive alcohol and drug-fuelled mayhem turned celebration to chaos as ticketless fans stormed the stadium, endangering lives, while on the pitch, missed penalties resulted in a brutal racist backlash.
 

The Final – Attack on Wembley brings to life compelling first-hand testimony from fans and F.A. officials with visceral user-generated-content that places viewers at the heart of the action. It tells the dramatic story of a day that started with euphoria, pride and promise but ended in a country reeling on the verge of a national disaster.

 

Credits

Senior Producer Olaide Sadiq

Executive Producers Aloke Devichand, James Rogan, Soleta Rogan

Directed by Rob Miller & Kwabena Oppong

 

 

 

 

 

Broadcast Details 

The Final: Attack on Wembley will be available to stream on Netflix in May 2024

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