There have been lots of greatsports filmsover the years.

These movies mirror people’s real-life attitudes to sports.

Sometimes the heroes win, other times they learn a valuable lesson along the way.

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One inch at a time.

Though centered on the stressful and competitive world of professional tennis, there was a lot more to it.

Butit’s the scene where tennis prodigy, Tashi, painfully dislocates her knee that hits the hardest.

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It carries so much meaning for the future of all three characters, and is excruciating to watch.

BeforeBend It Like BeckhamandShe’s The Man,women’s soccer was not particularly talked about or even respected.

But her family has more traditional plans for her.

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As she navigates relationships and rivalries, it all comes down to one free kick at the very end.

The premise was a great mix of funny and endearing, and the visual effects were groundbreaking.

The slow clap that turns into thunderous applause is an unforgettable moment that still stirs up emotions.

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The slow clap that turns into thunderous applause is an unforgettable moment that still stirs up emotions.

It also famously features a loss for the tough challenger.

Butthis highly successful ’90s comedy has had so much staying power that it is still quoted.

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Any Given Sunday, directed by Oliver Stone, delves into the turbulent world of professional American football. The film stars Al Pacino as seasoned coach Tony D’Amato, alongside Cameron Diaz as the ambitious team owner Christina Pagniacci. The narrative explores the personal and professional challenges faced by players and staff, highlighting the intensity and complexities of the sport within the context of modern society.

“It has since become the movie’s signature moment.

It follows two runners competing in the 1924 Olympics, each with a different reason to motivate them.

Blockbusters likeMadagascarand shows includingFriendsandThe Simpsonshave all paid homage to this sequence, making it synonymous with sporting achievement.

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It was even featured at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony, with Rowan Atkinson referencing his ownMr.

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Jess is an Indian teenager who lives in England and dreams of following in the footsteps of her idol, British footballer David Beckham. But her family has more traditional plans for her.

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