Explore the untold story behind the tragic decline of football's most gifted and controversial legend in Killing Maradona. This searing investigation delves into the dark web of criminal influence and personal demons that entangled the boy from the barrios of Buenos Aires, revealing a battleground far beyond the pitch.

Marking the 40th anniversary of Argentina's legendary 1986 World Cup victory, this book examines the forces that destroyed football's first 'Golden Boy,' from drug cartels to organized crime.

• The entanglement of Diego Maradona with the Cali Cartel and the Camorra in Naples.
• Clashes with the Italian government and interactions with figures like Pablo Escobar.
• The battle against addiction, betrayal, and exploitation leading to a tragic end.
• An examination of genius corrupted by criminal influence and personal demons.

This hardcover edition is written in English by David Arrowsmith and published by Cassell.

• Author: David Arrowsmith
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Pages: 336 pages
• ISBN-10: 178840615X
• ISBN-13: 978-1788406154
• Dimensions: 162mm x 239mm x 30mm (Approx. 6.38 in x 9.41 in x 1.18 in)
• Weight: 560 g
• Publication Date: 21 May 2026

Killing Maradona offers a deep dive into the complex life of a football icon caught between adulation and self-destruction, scrutinized by the FBI and ultimately destroyed by external forces.