Club de Cuervos

"If a player is not interfering with play

or seeking to gain an advantage,

then he should be."

"Bill Shankly"

A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES

Winner of the 2010 World Cup, two UEFA Champions League titles,

and second-highest scorer in the history of Spanish soccer.

Superstar soccer player Aitor Cardone

is one of the most renowned athletes in the world today.

CARDONE'S EXCESSES

Whether he's winning championships...

CARDONE'S SCANDALOUS WORLD CUP CELEBRATION

... or in the middle of controversy...

Hey, get that camera out of my face. Get it out of here!

INFIDELITIES OF THE SPORTS WORLD!

... Aitor Cardone is one of the most

controversial celebrities in sports today.

Who's the subject of this story?

- Aitor Cardone. - Aitor Cardone.

- Aitor Cardone. - Aitor Cardone.

Aitor Cardone.

Hey, help me! Help me, dude!

Don't film me, help me!

They don't know how to be at my level,

so why don't you go and ask them?

Yes, Samuel, but Aitor Cardone is one of those dangerous guys,

a troublemaker who could explode at any moment

and lose a week's work.

No, it's more dangerous

to have him as a rival than a teammate.

That's a fact.

Well, yeah, I won't lie to you. I like playing dirty...

SUPERSTAR

... and I don't care what those bastard referees say,

or even my idiot of a coach.

Despite his talent, he's always had problems

in every team he's played for.

Look, Cardone is a diva. You can't do anything with him.

I'm sorry, but I'd rather not talk about it anymore.

He left Italy on bad terms, he left France on bad terms...

MONSERRAT AND AITOR CANCEL WEDDING

Aitor Cardone is a bastard. If you wanted to hear it, there it is.

But I suppose, with the medication and everything,

I consider myself wiser, a new Aitor, a more mature Aitor.

In this edition of Nacion Futbol...

CANNIBAL AITOR

... we'll see the controversial Spanish forward up close

in one of his most surprising moves...

SHINING ON THE RED CARPET

... his transfer to a Mexican team, the Nuevo Toledo Cuervos.

Thanks to the unlimited access provided by the team,

we'll analyze up close this controversial signing

and its possible effect on this institution.

And now, Nacion Futbol "In Depth."

NACION FUTBOL IN DEPTH

Isabel Iglesias, daughter of Nuevo Toledo Cuervos owner

Salvador Iglesias,

has given us an exclusive look

at the details of Aitor Cardone's signing.

The Nuevo Toledo Cuervos. What does that name mean to you?

This team has been my home

ever since I can remember, so...

Like my father,

I have given my blood, sweat and tears to make sure

this is the best soccer team in the country.

Isabel's father, Salvador Iglesias,

bought the Cuervos more than 30 years ago.

After his death, the presidency was inherited

by his youngest child, Salvador Iglesias Jr.

I really believe that at this time...

PRESIDENT, CUERVOS FC

... I'm much more qualified than my dad was when he bought the team, you know?

I've been living here all my life.

I spent my whole life watching games,

meeting players,

observing my dad's successes and mistakes, you know?

I've absorbed this since birth, dude.

Aitor Cardone's arrival has divided opinions

within the Nuevo Toledo community.

Everything is ready for Spanish player Aitor Cardone's arrival.

Spain was certainly troubled

by what happened with Aitor Cardone.

Unlike other soccer players

who come here just to earn some money at the end of their career,

this man is in his prime.

The fact that a madman, a genius, a great player comes

to our sport, our environment and our surroundings

should be celebrated.

In my opinion,

bringing in a player like Aitor Cardone

has the potential to be...

destructive.

SPAIN

Many fans have gathered since yesterday afternoon

to welcome Aitor Cardone,

who had to make an emergency stop in Cuba,

but the Catalan player has been here in Mexico since this morning.

We expect to see him arrive any time now.

We love you, Aitor.

Today is sheer madness in Nuevo Toledo.

Aitor Cardone has landed.

Welcome, champ. This is your home. Welcome.

- Well, I... - Thank you.

That goes over there.

THE ROAD TO NUEVO TOLEDO 8 DAYS BEFORE OFFICIAL INTRODUCTION

We got this especially for you, dude.

Don't think it's any old crap.

Are you filming?

Well, I want to toast to a new beginning

and... also a brilliant future. So, cheers.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

In the eyes, dude. It's bad luck here otherwise.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

- Welcome. A pleasure to have you here. - Cheers.

Thanks.

A small city three hours from the capital,

Nuevo Toledo was known for centuries for its copper mines.

When millionaire industrialist Salvador Iglesias bought the team

in the Liga de Ascenso more than 30 years ago,

no one thought that investment could change

the destiny of this small city.

The team represents hope for all of the city's inhabitants.

My dad built this team with the intention

of making Nuevo Toledo known nationwide.

Now I want the world to know it, you know?

And if I become a little known in the process, well...

I won't complain.

Hey, is it me or have we been on the road for more than two hours?

No. No, I don't think so.

You know what it is? There's a lot of traffic here in Mexico,

so it makes it seem like you're spending more time in the car.

No, it's actually been more than two hours, and that's unacceptable.

Who is this guy?

My name is Fernando.

VICE PRESIDENT, CARDONE ENTERPRISES

I make sure that... there are no surprises.

Aitor detests surprises.

You said the team was in Mexico City.

You're a liar.

I said it was a city in Mexico near Mexico City.

Look, obviously it's not close, huh?

Look, I'm sorry I called you a liar...

because I want to say it again,

and that would be redundant, understand? And being redundant pisses me off.

Are you kidding or what?

I thought there'd be more pyramids.

RECEPTION IN NUEVO TOLEDO

The governor had to go.

Why did he have to go?

Well, the event was early this morning.

He's the governor. He had to go and govern.

Okay, then call the goddamn mayor.

- There must be someone around here to... - Okay.

Look, we'll leave the event for another day,

but I'll explain where we are so you can get your bearings.

This is Nuevo Toledo's main square.

And this is the main street.

It's like our Gran Via, right? Like our Ramblas, you know?

Sure, it doesn't have all the extravagant shopping

or fancy restaurants,

but the pork rind here is the best in the country.

- Ugh! - Pork rind.

Yes. In fact, when we want to go to those streets

where everything's happening...

well, we go to Houston.

If you like Houston so much,

why don't you try to move the team there?

It would be interesting, wouldn't it?

I know Nuevo Toledo isn't a great city like Barcelona

or New York, London or Bangkok, but...

Even like Houston, right?

Which, by the way, is the fourth largest city in the States.

Mmm-hmm.

- Right? - Yes, the fourth.

But actually, Nuevo Toledo has a lot of potential.

Come in.

AITOR CARDONE'S HOUSE

Okay, what's this?

This is one of the best houses in the city.

Well, except for my boss, Mr. Chava's.

Uh... so, what are we doing here?

You didn't like it either, did you?

CHAVA IGLESIAS' HOUSE

This is the foyer, this is the lounge, this is the games room.

There's a pool table, also a cinema, we have a pool downstairs.

There's a golf course, if Aitor wants some air or whatever.

And there are domestic staff

available 24 hours for anything you need.

Look, Chava...

this isn't up to Aitor's standards either.

I like your house.

- What do you need, Fer? - What did you say?

To understand what it is you're looking for, because...

Look, I need somewhere tasteful that isn't overdone.

I need a lot of things, Chava.

- Don't worry. - You're fucking kidding, right?

Relax.

Look, it's okay. We're looking for something else and it's not here.

If we have to take you to another city, we will.

We want you to be happy. If this isn't working for you,