New Podcast Investigates Alleged CIA Plot Against England's Gordon Banks During 1970 World Cup
Audble Podcast ‘Foul Play’ Explores Alleged CIA Poisoning Of England Legend Gordon Banks At 1970 World Cup

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The Audible podcast series 'Foul Play' delves into the theory that England's legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks was poisoned by the CIA during the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Investigative journalist Gabriel Gatehouse and Banks' grandson, Ed Jervis, explore this claim, linking it to Cold War espionage and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
- 01The podcast series, launching on May 28, consists of seven episodes that investigate the poisoning theory.
- 02Gordon Banks is famous for making the 'save of the century' during the 1970 World Cup.
- 03The investigation involved interviews with Banks' former teammates and ex-spies, as well as a review of CIA documents.
- 04The series connects Banks' story to broader themes of Cold War politics and Latin American dictatorships.
- 05Gabriel Gatehouse described the story as initially sounding 'utterly ridiculous' but became more plausible with investigation.
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Audible's new podcast series 'Foul Play' investigates the controversial theory that legendary English goalkeeper Gordon Banks was poisoned by the CIA during the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Known for his iconic 'save of the century,' Banks missed a crucial quarter-final match against West Germany, leading to speculation about foul play. The series, set to launch on May 28, features investigative journalist Gabriel Gatehouse and Banks' grandson, Ed Jervis, as they explore the depths of this conspiracy theory. They interview former teammates and ex-spies while examining CIA documents to piece together the narrative. Their findings suggest that Banks' experience may be linked to Cold War espionage and even the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Gatehouse noted that what began as a family inquiry turned into a serious exploration of historical political intrigue, revealing unsettling truths about the era's covert operations. The podcast promises to shed light on a story that intertwines sports history with the shadowy world of intelligence.
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