I Scammed a Pro Football Team | Fakes, Frauds & Scammers

As a kid, Gregoire Akcelrod’s dad told him that he was such a bad footballer that he should never kick a ball again. But Gregoire wasn’t going to let that stop him from fulfilling his childhood dream.
With the help of a fake website, an embellished CV, and some misleading photos, Gregoire hoaxed his way from being an unfit amateur player to convincing top clubs he was a rising star.
The ruse worked so well that he was only hours away from being signed by a team in the Champions League, when football fans spotted that something was very wrong.
In one night, his lies started to unravel, and his life’s ambitions came tumbling down.
In a series of candid interviews, Fakes, Frauds & Scammers relives some of the most audacious scams and fraudulent stunts of our time from the mouths of the perpetrators themselves. Whether it’s money, fame or simply an addiction to lying, we find out what motivated these tricksters and whether the highs, lows and ramifications were worth it in the end.
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[@brightmichael4215]

His father's words changed his life. This shows how deep our words can make impact, either good or bad

[@KidFresh71]

“Life is a joke.” I like this attitude! So why not try to maximize enjoyment? Good on him for chasing a crazy dream.

[@RH-iy6vq]

You can't be fake if they signed you , it's just not a good signing.

[@rockymtndrone]

Coaches HATE him!

[@Hasorane]

This is what Fred did to get into Man United

[@quentinmarks8315]

Dude would’ve been one hell of an agent, he probably could’ve made way more doing that than trying to play 🤣

[@aa-md4qr]

I thought I learned french out of nowhere, then I realised he was speaking english

[@HTMLRu1ezD00d]

The difference between being a professional and being an amateur is being paid and how much. This guy was a pro. Just not a good one.

[@Rizzbulla]

Make the music louder while they're talking next time, almost didn't hear it.

[@vasilleff8948]

I am bulgarian and i immediately recognized him. As a fan of CSKA Sofia's rivals - Levski Sofia i was non stop laughing and joking about that. The whole bulgarian football community made fun of CSKA back then.

[@ChristopherRyans]

This guy was never going to let anyone stop him

[@theSUPERmere]

This is where disparaging words from your dad can get you to.

[@FarmerFpv]

Lmao, this man is a legend. I love the fact that he would have done it again if he had the chance. Respect!

[@ZeroGHome24]

More power to the lad! Hell of a story to tell the grandkids 😂👍

[@ashm7038]

I love that he won't take NO for an answer. Why not do it.

[@doogi30]

play for sunday league team and says he plays for pro team "small difference"

[@rumwhiskeyteq8227]

Its funny when you think about the fact that maybe that one line by his father after watching him kinda decided his whole future...Maybe if he didnt say that he just might have ended up being an actual footballer....

[@Knobs_and_Ends]

Audio mixer could have toned down some of the background music, dialogue is hard to hear

[@thein-famouselguapo15]

Send him to the mls, his lack of skills won't be noticed. If anything he'll fit right in 😅

[@mowglifromthejungle5614]

Good for him. Clubs should give him a job as a marketing director of some sort.