José Antonio Espina
Covered the Luís Figo transfer to Real Madrid in the summer of 2000 and provides first-hand accounts of the events.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 38min
Transfers that shook the world: Luís Figo to Real Madrid
Join Pol Ballús, a Barcelona writer, José Antonio Espina, who covered the Figo transfer, and Guillermo Rai, a Real Madrid expert, as they dissect Luís Figo's shocking switch from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000. They explore the immediate fan outrage and political turmoil within both clubs. The discussion reveals how Figo's move was a catalyst for Real Madrid's Galacticos era, transforming the landscape of football rivalries. Dive into the emotional backlash and lasting legacy of this infamous transfer!
