The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores

ebook ∣ Cheats, Corruption and Violence Behind the Legendary South American Football Tournament

By Luciano Wernicke

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Format

ebook

ISBN

9781801509398

Author

Luciano Wernicke

Publisher

Pitch Publishing Ltd

Release

28 April 2025

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Sports & Recreations Nonfiction

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The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores uncovers the sinister, violent and corrupt goings on that bubble beneath the surface of this famous South American football tournament.

By acclaimed Argentine journalist, screenwriter and author Luciano Wernicke, whose books have been published in 30 countries and translated into 18 languages.

This gripping book:

  • Delves into the dark side of the most important football club tournament in South America
  • Tells of nefarious goings on away from the pitch, including coercion or 'hiring' of referees, threats to rivals and other measures used to gain an unfair edge
  • Reveals the ingenious tricks, traps and ferocious threats used by sports leaders, drug traffickers and political entities to obtain a sporting result
  • Is brimming with colourful stories and amusing anecdotes: the footballer sent off twice in the same match wearing two different shirts, the priest who scored a winning goal and the brave midfielder who had a mishap in his shorts when he blocked too hard

    • The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores charts the successes and miseries, heroes and villains, laughter and tears, screams and silence that have punctuated the tournament since its inception in 1960.

    Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781801509398

    Author

    Luciano Wernicke

    Publisher

    Pitch Publishing Ltd

    Release

    28 April 2025

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    Subjects

    Sports & Recreations Nonfiction
    The Dark Side of the Copa Libertadores