The Dark Side of Colombia’s Beautiful Game: Narco-Football, Money Laundering, and Mass Murder

Like many South American nations, football spearheads sporting interest in Colombia. The passion can be found at international tournaments amidst a sea of yellow, with exuberant fans flocking in their droves to cheer on Los Cafeteros.    But less than 20 years ago, football in Colombia was a sport that went hand in hand with…