7 episodes

A true crime podcast about football.

The Deadball Situation Stevie Green

    • Sport
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

A true crime podcast about football.

    The Deadball Situation - Ruben Semedo

    The Deadball Situation - Ruben Semedo

    Ruben Semedo had the world at his feet. He was young, talented, and had just earned a move to Spain. However, he was a tough kid from the streets and trouble always followed him closely. Last year, he was arrested after he and two others kidnapped, robbed and beaten a man with baseball bats in his basement.

    He's out of jail for now, but has he already blown his second chance?

    • 18 min
    The Deadball Situation - Salvador Cabanas

    The Deadball Situation - Salvador Cabanas

    Salvador Cabanas was at the peak of his career and set to partake in a World Cup alongside the most exciting generation of players Paraguay had ever produced. However, a chance meeting in a Mexican nightclub would change his career, and life, forever.

    • 19 min
    The Deadball Situation - Almicar Henriquez

    The Deadball Situation - Almicar Henriquez

    Almicar Henriquez (Mickey) was a consummate professional and a loving family man, so why was he gunned down outside his own house in 2017?

    This is a story about a man who fought hard to put his country on the map, and his teammates who ensured his legacy will never be forgotten.

    • 19 min
    The Deadball Situation - Bruno

    The Deadball Situation - Bruno

    This is a tale of two people. He was a handsome and talented football star set for big things, she was a beautiful small town girl chasing her dreams. An illicit meeting brought them together, but unfortunately for her, with deadly consequences.

    • 19 min
    The Deadball Situation - Rashidi Yekini

    The Deadball Situation - Rashidi Yekini

    Rashidi Yekini lived a tough life, but his determination and passion for football made him stand out from the crowd. Consistently let down by those close to him, his hard-fought life would come to a tragic and mysterious end.

    • 20 min
    The Deadball Situation - Tommy Ball

    The Deadball Situation - Tommy Ball

    Season one of The Deadball Situation starts with the story of Tommy Ball. In 1923 Ball was a young centre-half making his way in the game at Aston Villa, until he met George Stagg, a former policeman and soldier and Tommy's landlord. Their relationship was rocky from the start and would end with disastrous consequences.

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Villarich ,

Excellent

Really enjoyed these podcasts and looking forward to the next ones. Keep up the excellent work 👌🏻

TimW_BRAP ,

The darker side of the beautiful game

Really interesting podcast and read in a very funny manner. Love the music, especially when the moment of death approaches. Highly recommended.

xdaisyboox ,

If you like...

If you like “Criminal”(which I do) and you’re a football fan (which I am) - you’ll enjoy this podcast. Interesting and unexpected tales told in a succinct and nonchalant way

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