The world of spies and sports collide as James speaks to security specialists and those who lived-to-tell-the-tale about rumours of America’s shadowy past. From claims of secret mass surveillance of the Olympic Games, both home and abroad, to the curious World Cup interests of Henry Kissinger.

But what does it all mean for the conspiracy theory he’s trying to make sense of, the claim that America influenced a World Cup qualifying tournament to protect USA ‘94?

Presented by James Montgaue

Written by Ben Wyatt and Emma Weatherill

Production co-ordinator: Juliette Harvey

Production manager: Debbie Waddell

Development Executive: Emma Shaw

Executive Producers: Ben Wyatt, Emma Weathrill and Joe Kent

Sound Design and Composition: Melvin Rickarby

Assistant Commissioner: Rob Green

Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton

A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

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