For Gatorade’s Next Level content series with the UEFA Champions League, Icon International worked once again with Whisper TV, this time with Brazilian and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos.
Directed by Nick Bolger, the film sees Roberto Carlos break down the art of delivering the perfect cross, exploring technique, positioning and some of the players he considers among the best crossers in the game.
Naturally, the conversation also returns to one of the most memorable moments of his Real Madrid career: the extraordinary cross he delivered for Zinedine Zidane, a perfect opportunity for Roberto Carlos to explain the technique and thinking behind a piece of football history.
For this production, Icon’s involvement extended beyond direction. We sourced the filming location and provided the local camera operator and sound recordist, working with Whisper TV to create a simple, focused environment in which Roberto Carlos could demonstrate each technique on the pitch.
Released through UEFA’s digital channels as part of the Gatorade Next Level series, the film combines elite-level football knowledge with an accessible masterclass format, giving fans the opportunity to learn directly from one of the game’s most distinctive players.