Love in extra time
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MatureOngoing5h 11m
Last published Fri, Feb 28, 2025
Beth Mead, one of England's top strikers, embarks on a journey that entwines the roads of international competition and romance. When her seemingly steady life is pulled out from under her feet, she reinvents her views on love and finds an unexpected spark with Arsenal's very own Vivianne Miedema. Together, they discover that love, much like football, is a game of passion, resilience, and unexpected turns.
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