# @dailymailsport on TikTok

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.tiktok.com/@dailymailsport/video/7598116564730219798
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/54076032-dailymailsport-tiktok
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/fb8c4c17be.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-22T09:32:58.000+00:00

## Caption

A football legend has revealed how he narrowly escaped death after being kidnapped and held at knifepoint during a terrifying ordeal linked to a fake job offer. Everton icon Adrian Heath, 65, travelled overseas believing he was interviewing for a lucrative managerial role. He had checked the opportunity with trusted contacts, including Steven Gerrard, and saw no warning signs. Speaking to The Athletic, he detailed how he walked straight into a meticulously planned trap. But after landing in North Africa, Heath was driven to a remote location and confronted by men who made it clear he had been lured into a trap.  They threatened his life and demanded a six-figure ransom, even pressing a knife to his throat. Refusing to give in, Heath stalled his captors while his family tracked his location and alerted authorities.  After hours of tense negotiations, he was unexpectedly released and flown home. The FBI later confirmed similar incidents had targeted other managers, prompting Heath to finally share his story. #heath #everton#premierleague #football #long

## Stats

- **Views:** 382,200
- **Likes:** 38,700
- **Shares:** 675
- **Comments:** 185

## Tags

heath, premierleague, everton, football, long

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