{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/687767f012713a20e136ac70?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Colombia's El Dorado: Football vs Civil War","description":"<p>Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast hosted by Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson.</p><p><br></p><p>Today we bring you the fascinating story of the El Dorado League in 1940s Colombia. Discover how the government, amid a brutal civil war and the assassination of liberal leader Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, turned to football to pacify an unsettled population. Learn about the league's extraordinary formation, iconic players like Alfredo Di Stefano and Adolfo Pedernera, and the league's ultimate collapse. Join us for an in-depth look at an astonishing chapter in football history and its lasting impact.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The Role of Football in Political Control</p><p>01:43 The Assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán</p><p>03:33 The Aftermath and Civil Unrest</p><p>14:12 The Rise of the El Dorado League</p><p>22:51 The Impact of Global Events on Colombian Football</p><p>29:29 Player Transfers and Union Arguments</p><p>30:36 Colombian Football's Golden Era Begins</p><p>32:30 The Arrival of International Stars</p><p>34:59 Challenges and Discontent Among Players</p><p>38:32 The Decline of the El Dorado League</p><p>50:00 Political Turmoil and Football's Role</p><p>54:54 Legacy and Modern Parallels</p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}