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The movie has become a cult classic and has contributed to the popularity of soccer in Hong Kong. The film's blend of martial arts and sports has also inspired other movies and TV shows.

The climax is a CGI-heavy, physics-defying showdown where soccer balls turn into flaming tigers, dragons, and tidal waves. The message? Teamwork, humility, and kung fu can conquer greed and steroids.

The result was a notoriously truncated US version. The film was trimmed by nearly 30 minutes, the score was altered, and the dialogue was heavily Americanized. While the English Dub is infamous among purists for adding odd dialogue (like a specific, unnecessary reference to "The Matrix" during the final game), it inadvertently created a charm of its own. The voice acting is elevated to a level of camp that fits the film's over-the-top aesthetic perfectly. Lines like, "I’m a Shaolin Kung Fu master, and I’m here to play soccer!" became iconic in dorm rooms across America.