• Director(s):

    ROF (GILLES), PEREZ (GILLES)

  • Producer(s):

    13 PRODUCTIONS

  • Territories:

    Worldwide.

  • Production year:

    2014

  • Language(s):

    French

  • Rights:

    TV, DVD, NON-THEATRICAL, INTERNET, VOD

A former glory of Brazilian football, Afonsinho is considered by many to be the real pioneer in obtaining athletes’ rights in his country.

In 1971, in the throes of the military junta, Afonsinho began a major legal battle against his club Botafogo, who reproached him for his political commitment and his subversive appearance. He was granted a permit enabling him to change employer. By succeeding in exercising his rights, Afonsinho became Brazil’s first emancipated footballer.