The film centres on the trials and tribulations in the lives of two main fictional characters: eleven-year-old Will Brennan and Bosnian footballer Alek, and their trek to see Liverpool play Milan in the 2005 Champions League Final at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.

He attends and boards at a public school in the south of England since his father Gareth (Damian Lewis) is emotionally unable to care for him following the death of Will's mother.

Gareth appears one day out of the blue with tickets for Liverpool's trip to the Champions League Final.

Alek is initially reluctant to get involved, but a friend encourages him to recover from his personal demons by helping Will reach his destination.

Liverpool stars Kenny Dalglish, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher recognise Alek and come to the rescue, making it possible for Will to realise his dream.