The Ugly Game - Football True Crime Podcast

A brand new true crime podcast, covering the dark side of the world’s most popular sport - football. From the Brazilian player who fed his lover to a pack of dogs, to a goalkeeping superstar with links to the infamous Mexican cartel - our narrated tales range from the bizarre to the gruesome.

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Episodes

Episode 5: Aminata Diallo’s Deranged Plot

A seemingly unprovoked attack on Paris Saint-Germain star Kheira Hamraoui would begin a strange set of events, with twists and turns straight out of a Hollywood Thriller.

May 14, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: Bruno Souza The Killer Keeper

Identified as a future star for the Brazil national team, Bruno Souza was plotting something sinister, which threatened to derail his promising career.

Mar 12, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Richard Appiah’s Twisted Secret

A local celebrity and successful second-division footballer, Richard Appiah was hiding an unimaginably ghastly secret from his family and friends.

Feb 26, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Luke McCormick’s Tale Of Forgiveness

One awful decision would rip a family apart, but Luke McCormick was controversially granted a second chance in professional football.

Feb 12, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Giovanni Padovani And The Hammer

Though Giovanni Padovani emerged as a star within Italy's under-17 national team, intense jealousy drove him to commit an unspeakable crime in August of 2022 - against a woman he once loved.

Jan 29, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Season 1 Trailer

Immerse yourself into the dark side of world football with 'The Ugly Game'. Season 1 features a disgraced Brazilian superstar, a hammer-wielding defender from Italy, and the Mexican international currently jailed for 75 years...

Jan 24, 2023•47 sec