Strangely

The Stolen World Cup

June 30, 2026·26 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

With the World Cup dominating headlines, Luke tells the true story of the theft of the Jules Rimet Trophy ahead of the 1966 World Cup, involving bungled security, ransom demands and a dog called Pickles.Plus, Poppy brings the tale of the footballer who discovered he had died after his team held a minute's silence in his honour.Also, Luke shares more about his new investigative series, The Surgeon of St Helena, exploring allegations of medical malpractice, corruption and injustice on one of Britain's most remote overseas territories. It's available to listen to now.Get in touch at strangely@alwaystruecrime.comNew episodes every Tuesday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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