The Uninspiring Story of Necaxa FC: A Documentary Falls Flat

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Necaxa FC, once a prominent team in Mexico City, has been struggling since relocating to Aguascalientes in 2003. The Mexican first division's abandonment of promotion and relegation in 2020 has secured Necaxa's elite status, but it has yet to make a significant impact in its new home. The documentary, featuring Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, was produced by Disney+ and executive produced by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who also own a minority stake in the club. The series follows Longoria's efforts to revitalize the team, but her interactions with the players and staff come across as forced and lacking in depth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Necaxa FC was once a prominent team in Mexico City but has been struggling since relocating to Aguascalientes in 2003.
  • The Mexican first division abandoned promotion and relegation in 2020, securing Necaxa's elite status.
  • The documentary, produced by Disney+, focuses on Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria's efforts to revitalize the team, but her interactions with the players and staff come across as forced and lacking in depth.
  • Longoria's experience growing up in Texas with a Mexican father and her struggles with speaking Spanish are highlighted in the documentary.
  • The series features extensive match highlights, but the action is filmed at ground level and accompanied by commentaries that may or may not be authentic recordings made at the time.
  • Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the owners of AFC Wrexham, are executive producers of the series and make appearances throughout the documentary.

Statistics:

  • Necaxa FC has not won the top division since relocating to Aguascalientes.
  • The Mexican first division abandoned promotion and relegation in 2020.
  • Eva Longoria became a stakeholder in Necaxa FC in 2021.
  • Necaxa FC is a relatively new addition to the area, having relocated from Mexico City in 2003.

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