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Football fans are set for a real treat when soccer flick Goal! kicks off at the cinema, as these dazzling pictures prove.
They're taken from the teaser trailer currently running on the film's official website, which shows off the city of Newcastle in all its glory.
The film, shot on location on Tyneside as well as in London studios, follows the story of rising footballer Santiago Munez, whose talent is spotted in Los Angeles.
The young striker, played by Kuno Becker, achieves his dream when he comes to play for Newcastle United, but the party city proves to be a culture shock for him.
The 100 million dollar film is the first in a trilogy which will follow Santiago as he leaves the Magpies for Real Madrid and eventually gets to star in the World Cup.
It's not due to be shown in cinemas until September 30, but fans eager to get a taste of the film now can see the trailer at www.goalthemovie.com
The one-minute teaser includes breath-taking aerial shots of the Quayside and St James's Park.
We also get to see shots of Santiago running along the shore at Tynemouth and over the High Level Bridge, lapping up the attention on the pitch, and getting involved in some very wild nights out.
An insider who's seen early footage said: "It looks amazing, it's going to be a great film. No one has ever managed to make a really convincing football action film, so Goal! is going to be a real first."
