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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 5h

Struggling a bit today after that late night watching the Colombia u20 side lose very narrowly to Argentina. As a Colombia fan living in the UK, time differences are not my friend!

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Might try and begin to rectify a big gaping hole in my TV series watching tonight…

I have approximately 2hrs between Mrs Writerman’s 10pm bedtime and the midnight KO for the Colombia vs Argentina U20 semi.

Time to dive into The Shield!

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Getting nervous a full 9hrs ahead of tonight’s midnight (UK time) kick off for Colombia vs Argentina in the semi finals of the FIFA u20 World Cup… some big absences to cover for due to injury and suspension, Neíser Villarreal the obvious one.

♥️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 1d

My two footballing nations, Colombia and England, have both qualified for World Cup 2026. Happy days. Just hope they don’t play each other this time…

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 3d

Quick reminder you can find lots of stuff - podcast eps, music playlists, socials links, book buy links etc - all in one handy place right here:

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Narcoball: Love, Death and Football in Escobar’s Colombia is OUT NOW!

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight Colombia U20 take on Spain in a World Cup 1/4 final, and then just a few hours later the men’s side play Mexico in a friendly in the USA.

If you’re interested in the history of Los Cafeteros, or the history of Colombia, then why not check out my book Narcoball?

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight Colombia U20 take on Spain in a World Cup 1/4 final, and then just a few hours later the men’s side play Mexico in a friendly in the USA.

If you’re interested in the history of Los Cafeteros, or the history of Colombia, then why not check out my book Narcoball?

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 5d

The Crishtian Mosquera situation is a funny one. Already a brilliant defender for Spain U21, and Arsenal fans starting to realise they’ve bagged a gem. But it doesn’t seem like he’s keen to switch allegiance to Colombia even though he’d surely get in the full squad.

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 6d

99p and your weekend reading sorted.

Bosh.

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 6d

Friday. Trying to record a video for the Italian publishers of Narcoball (Amore, Morte e Calcio Nella Colombia di Escobar)… painful! Still, delighted it’s going to be out in Italy 🇮🇹 in just a few weeks.

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 7d

Colombia U20 World Cup 1/4 final at 9pm on Saturday night, but can I also manage to stay up/get up for the 2am kick off for the men’s team friendly vs Mexico?

😴 🥱 💤 🛌

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Got your 99p Narcoball fix yet?

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 8d

Now with added “new book” info…

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 13d

Narcoball news on my FB author page, in case, you know, you’re bored at lunchtime…

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 9d

Got your 99p Narcoball fix yet?

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 13d

At just 99p the Narcoball ebook is flying off the virtual shelves, have you got your copy yet?

Grab it today and there’s your weekend sorted!

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 13d

Narcoball news on my FB author page, in case, you know, you’re bored at lunchtime…

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 13d

Would love to guest on the pod one day if there’s a suitable topic! ⚽️

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 13d

At just 99p the Narcoball ebook is flying off the virtual shelves, have you got your copy yet?

Grab it today and there’s your weekend sorted!

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 13d

Would love to guest on this pod one day!

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 14d

USA 🇺🇸 and European 🇪🇺 readers - the Narcoball ebook is now just $1.11 or €0.99 for y’all too!

Go go go, gobble up that bookish goodness..

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 14d

1 week left until I’m due to submit the first full draft of the manuscript for my next narrative non-fiction book… #nothinglikeadeadline

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 14d

USA 🇺🇸 and European 🇪🇺 readers - the Narcoball ebook is now just $1.11 or €0.99 for y’all too!

Go go go, gobble up that bookish goodness..

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 15d

🚨PSA!🚨

UK readers - the Narcoball ebook is currently just 99p!

Grab a copy now before this limited time deal ends, and immerse yourself in the complex and thrilling story of Pablo Escobar, the cartels and Colombian football in the 80s & 90s.

♥️☠️⚽️🇨🇴

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David Arrowsmith Author @davidarrowsmith.bsky.social · 16d

Davinson Sánchez has been an absolute rock for Colombia for a long time now. Tonight, playing for Galatasary against Premier League champions Liverpool in the Champions League is a huge test but also a great opportunity for him to remind everyone of just how good he is. ♥️⚽️🇨🇴