There is a correlation between low reviews and anti-transgender views.
I didn’t realise this was a true story but I think I enjoyed it more knowing that the foundations are based on real life. As a soccer player myself, the film was definitely focused on football, with a lot of humour integrated throughout.
Not sure about the casting of Michael Fessbender, but it didn’t impede my enjoyment. Not knowing the actual coach maybe it was good, but I didn’t rate him as an actor. Anyway, I loved it.