Five referees recount their experiences during the 1989 Copa Libertadores, a tournament marred by corruption and threats from Pablo Escobar's cartel.
Synopsis
Five referees recount their experiences during the 1989 Copa Libertadores, a tournament marred by corruption and threats from Pablo Escobar's cartel.
Synopsis
Sebastián Gamba, Cune Molinero, Anouk Aaron, Julián Rousso, and Paula Kirchner faced threats while officiating matches in the 1989 Copa Libertadores. The tournament became a site of corruption, heavily influenced by Pablo Escobar and his drug cartel. Each referee recounts their experiences of pressure and intimidation as they fought to maintain fairness in a sport tainted by crime. Their stories reveal the challenges of upholding integrity amid a dangerous environment shaped by Escobar's influence.
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Why Watch
- Meet the five referees who faced threats from Pablo Escobar's cartel.
- See how corruption infiltrated the Copa Libertadores in the 1980s.
- Find out the personal stories of integrity from Colombian referees.
Did You Know
- The Copa Libertadores became a battleground for football and corruption in 1989.
- Pablo Escobar's cartel heavily influenced the events surrounding the tournament.
- Five referees shared their personal stories of facing threats during this time.
- The documentary has a runtime of 79 minutes.
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What year did the Copa Libertadores become influenced by Pablo Escobar?
The Copa Libertadores became influenced by Pablo Escobar in 1989.
How many referees share their experiences in the documentary?
Five referees share their experiences in the documentary.
What is the duration of the documentary Dangerous Play?
The duration of Dangerous Play is 79 minutes.
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