
Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
The inside line on Spanish football. News and analysis straight from La Liga and the national team, from the award-winning journalist, author and podcaster, Graham Hunter. www.revistadelaliga.com
Latest episodes

Mar 20, 2024 • 46min
Classic Big Interview: Pablo Zabaleta
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Pablo Zabaleta from season two.Pablo scored the forgotten (beautiful) goal on one of English football’s most memorable days: when Manchester City won the title in injury time in 2012. We cover a lot in this fascinating chat, starting in 2005 at the Under-20 World Cup, which Argentina won. Zabaleta was captain and a kid called Leo Messi had joined up with the squad...Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 19, 2024 • 7min
BITESIZE | Jocky Bjorklund: Larsson is the thinking man’s Swede
Today’s story comes from Jocky Bjorklund, who talks about his former Old Firm rival and international teammate Henrik Larsson, who was one of the cleverest and most adaptable footballers he has ever seen.Listen to the original full episodes:Jocky Bjorklund: Larsson, Brolin and Sweden’s Glory Days - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastJocky Bjorklund: The secrets of Cuper's Valencia - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 18, 2024 • 8min
BITESIZE | Jonny Evans: Playing for Roy Keane, my idol
Jonny Evans’ childhood hero was Roy Keane, and as a youngster he played under him at Sunderland. You can only imagine how the defender felt being given a lift in the legend’s car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 15, 2024 • 8min
BITESIZE | David Moyes: Iniesta was unplayable
Today’s story comes from David Moyes, who talks about an encounter between Real Sociedad and a mighty, treble-winning Barcelona team. David’s side won, but they were run ragged by the magnificent Andrés Iniesta.Listen to the original full episodes:David Moyes: 'I thought it was my last chance - it was time to gamble' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastDavid Moyes: 'When Rice goes to England, I tell him to watch Harry Kane' - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 14, 2024 • 37min
Classic Big Interview: Matt Le Tissier Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Matt Le Tissier from season two.In part two, Matt tells us how Glenn Hoddle was the only manager he ever locked horns with during his career. We hear about the huge strain Matt felt to keep Southampton in the top division. Also: Ronnie Ekelund, Mauricio Pocchetino and Gareth Bale.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 12, 2024 • 43min
Classic Big Interview: Matt Le Tissier Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Matt Le Tissier from season two.Matt signed for Southampton aged 16 and stayed for his entire career. His sublime midfield talents would have enabled him to play at any level, but silverware and cash were never his motivation. In part one, Matt talks about his idyllic Guernsey childhood, his love of cricket, how to hardly ever miss a penalty, and scoring the last-ever goal at the Dell.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 11, 2024 • 6min
BITESIZE | Michael O’Neill: Gazza took me under his wing
Today’s story comes from Michael O’Neill, who was terrified of Paul Gascoigne when he first met him at Newcastle, but quickly realised what an inclusive, kindly man the midfield genius is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 8, 2024 • 9min
BITESIZE | Ally Dick: Every word Cruyff uttered was solid gold
Today’s story comes from Ally Dick, who played under Dutch legend Johan Cruyff at Ajax alongside the likes of Ronald Koeman and Marco van Basten. Everything Cruyff said had a deep meaning for his footballers.Listen to the original full episodes:Ally Dick: The Lost Genius of Spurs and Ajax (Part one) - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastAlly Dick: Ajax, Cruyff and crossing for Koeman (Part Two) - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 7, 2024 • 48min
Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Ramon Calderon from season two.In part two, Ramon describes some historic deals, not least Cristiano Ronaldo’s high-profile arrival from Manchester United. We’ll hear about Florentino Perez, the man Ramon succeeded and who would return to power at the Bernabeu. There’s also David Beckham – the consummate professional and Ramon’s golden boy.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe

Mar 5, 2024 • 31min
Classic Big Interview: Ramon Calderon Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Ramon Calderon from season two.In part one, the former Real Madrid president recalls his time as a supporter: watching the likes of Alfredo Di Stefano play and later getting to know him as a man. We learn how the club’s success all stems from the incredible vision of Santiago Bernabeu, the man behind Real Madrid.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.revistadelaliga.com/subscribe