Giovanni Trapattoni’s Ireland

Giovanni Trapattoni’s Ireland follows the tenure of the Italian manager who was hired to lead the Irish national team following a poor qualifying campaign for the 2008 European championship. The film examines the five years of his leadership, covering a period defined by significant successes, disappointing failures, and a high number of tied matches. This era of Irish football remains a subject of ongoing debate.

Written and directed by Kieran Tyrrell, the production features Thierry Henry in the role of Bastard. This 30-minute film was released on March 1, 2026.