107. NarcoballWe're joined by author David Arrowsmith to talk about the history of football in Pablo Escobar's Colombia - an era known as Narcoball.Throughout his life, Pablo Escobar had a deep love for football, especially the team he supported, Atlético Nacional. However, he also knew the power that it could bring him, and at his peak as a Narco-terrorist, he used football as a means to launder his dirty money.We discuss the defining events of the Narcoball era, as well as the legacy of Narco-terrorist involvement in Colombian football.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@[email protected]@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestDavid ArrowsmithDavid is an author who’s writing focuses on the intersectionof organised crime, politics and football in South America. His first book, Narcoball, put the spotlight on football in Pablo Escobar’s Colombia, while his upcoming book,Killing Maradona, tells the dark story of Maradona’s relationship with criminals, cartels and cocaine.Author Profile:https://www.theportobellobookshop.com/contributed-by/david-arrowsmith?srsltid=AfmBOootT5vWlj-xzKcgucBdPUXHw_Gfy3qZTMnxXtzei3ldozdOZu81

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