False Glory: Showmax series investigates crimes at Comrades and 2010 FIFA World Cup
Showmax’s new true-crime documentary series, False Glory, exposes the dark underbelly of the sports world. From the iconic Comrades Marathon to the global stage of the FIFA World Cup, the series delves into three shocking scandals that shattered illusions of sporting integrity.
The first episode, The Marathon Bros, premieres on August 19 and reveals the audacious cheating of the Motsoeneng brothers, who swapped during the 1999 Comrades Marathon to secure a top-ten finish.
In Match Fixing, airing on August 26, the series uncovers the alleged manipulation of South Africa’s 2010 World Cup warm-up matches by a notorious match-fixer. Whistleblower Adeel Carelse shares his harrowing ordeal in exposing the corruption.
Finally, The Baby Footballers (September 2) follows the heartbreaking stories of young Ivorian boys lured to Italy with promises of football stardom, only to face exploitation and despair.
Featuring exclusive interviews with athletes, whistleblowers, and key figures involved in these scandals, False Glory offers a gripping exposé of the price of fame and victory.
False Glory is directed by Arianna Perretta and produced by CMG Productions, the team behind acclaimed documentaries The Footballer, His Wife and the Crash and Dark Side of Glory.