Pol Ballús

In this engaging discussion, experts Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, and Seb Stafford-Bloor dissect the early action in European football. PSG starts strong but face rising competition from Marseille and Monaco. They explore La Liga's dynamics, with Barcelona poised as favorites over a revamped Real Madrid. In Serie A, injury woes for Romelu Lukaku present opportunities for challengers to Napoli's title. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich, boosted by Harry Kane, looks to solidify its Supercup triumph amid a competitive Bundesliga landscape.

In this lively discussion, James Horncastle, an Italian football writer, breaks down Napoli's thrilling Serie A title win led by Scott McTominay. Julien Laurens shares the latest from PSG's training camp as they gear up for the Champions League final against Inter. Seb Stafford-Bloor reviews an emotional DFB-Pokal finale while discussing Erik ten Hag's potential shift to Leverkusen. Pol Ballús reflects on Real Madrid's managerial changes and the La Liga season's conclusion, showcasing the unpredictable dynamics and emotional farewells in European football.

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!