About the Book: Narcoball tells the gripping story of Colombian football in the early 1990s, when drug cartels turned the sport into a battleground of power and influence. It reveals how Pablo Escobar and rival drug lords controlled clubs, shaped outcomes, and used football victories as symbols of dominance. Through clandestine deals and deep ties with players and officials, Escobar’s reach led to historic highs—like Colombia’s 5-0 win over Argentina—and devastating lows, including the murder of defender Andrés Escobar after the 1994 World Cup. Set against the backdrop of the U.S. War on Drugs and rising government crackdowns, the book explores how football became both a source of national pride and a tool of terror. It’s a powerful examination of the dark intersection between sport, crime, and society.