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"El Presidente" delves into the heart-stopping real-life conspiracy that sparked the notorious 2015 FIFA Gate corruption scandal. The series unfolds the intricate tapestry of deceit woven around Sergio Jadue, an unassuming president of a B-league Chilean soccer club, who unexpectedly ascends to the helm of the Chilean National Soccer Association. Jadue's rise to power enables him to bring the celebrated Copa America to Chilean soil for the first time, ushering in an era of unprecedented victories for the nation in 2015 and 2016.
However, beneath the sheen of victory lurks a sinister underbelly, as Jadue transforms into a key informant for FBI Agent Harris, aiding the US government's probe into the widespread FIFA corruption. His newfound status thrusts him into the vast, tangled web of the global sports elite, where he rubs shoulders with figures such as FIFA's 'godfather' Julio Grondona and his right-hand man, Luis Bedoya.
The series plunges viewers into a world where the intoxicating thrill of the game collides with a ruthless pursuit of power, revealing a conspiracy that shrouds the owners of distribution and marketing rights for prominent Latin American teams. These figures resort to fraud, racketeering, and money laundering to bury the truth about the staggering $150MM in bribes they pocketed from media distributors and sportswear companies.
"El Presidente" is a riveting exploration of the shadowy corridors of power in global sports, where victory is not just a pursuit, but a dangerous game of survival.
Where to watch El Presidente?
El Presidente is a drama show featuring Andrés Parra and created by Pablo Larraín.
El Presidente is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.