# Killing Maradona: How Cocaine and Crime Destroyed Football’s Greatest Talent

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Podcast: [The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ripple-effect-with-james-lawrence-allcott-6016968)
Published: 2026-05-26T06:19:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of 'The Ripple Effect,' James speaks to the masterful and illuminating author David Arrowsmith (⁠@mrwriterman79⁠), who makes his return to the podcast, alongside award-winning filmmaker Eli Mengem (⁠@ElMengem⁠). They explore the magic, crime, corruption and tragedy of Diego Maradona, guided by words from David's fascinating latest book, 'Killing Maradona: How Cocaine, the Camorra and Crime Corrupted Football's Greatest Talent'.You can purchase a copy of the book here, and also see Arrowsmith's other title, 'Narcoball: Love, Death and Football in Escobar's Colombia' here.Host: James AllcottGuests: David Arrowsmith and Eli MengemProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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