
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

Feb 19, 2024 • 11min
BITESIZE | Benni McCarthy: How Jose saved my career
Today’s story comes from Benni McCarthy, whose tough time at Celta Vigo ended when Jose Mourinho brought him to Porto. Benni saw the Portuguese as a father figure, and would have run through a brick wall for him.Listen to the original full episode:Benni McCarthy: Mourinho & Me - 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

Feb 16, 2024 • 5min
BITESIZE | Slaven Bilic: What Croatia’s league has given the world
Today’s story comes from Slaven Bilic, who celebrates how Croatia having a national football league helps bring on young talents – but he insists Luka Modric would have made it anyway.Listen to the original full episodes:Slaven Bilic Part One: Boban, Suker And The Boys of '96 - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastSlaven Bilic: Pancev, National Pride And The Road To Paris - 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

Feb 15, 2024 • 35min
Classic Big Interview: Thomas Hitzlsperger Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger from season two.In part two, the former Germany midfielder talks about taking on some big issues: racism in football, and his decision to come out as the most high-profile gay player.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

Feb 13, 2024 • 48min
Classic Big Interview: Thomas Hitzlsperger Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with Thomas Hitzlsperger from season two.Thomas helped me with a German perspective on the final of Euro 2008 when I was writing my book on Spain's trophy treble, but you're about to find out how much I didn't know about Der Hammer. In part one, we hear about how the midfielder was forged, and the incredible story of how he left FC Hollywood-era Bayern Munich to join Aston Villa.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

Feb 12, 2024 • 7min
BITESIZE | Pablo Zabaleta: Lionel Messi, Boy and Man
Today’s story comes from Pablo Zabaleta, who recalls a shy, skinny Lionel Messi in the Argentina Under-20s dressing room… then he did his talking on the pitch. 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

Feb 9, 2024 • 10min
BITESIZE | Micah Richards: Mancini was Marmite – I loved him
Today’s story comes from Micah Richards, who speaks about Manchester City’s 2011/2012 Premier League title win, and the adoration he had for the sometimes difficult man manager Roberto Mancini.Listen to the original full episode:Micah Richards: Mancini, Mario and Me - 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

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 1min
Classic Big Interview: Gianluca Vialli Part Two
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with the sadly missed Gianluca Vialli from season two.In part two, Luca reflects on the culture of fitness and desire which drove Juventus to Champions League success in 1996, and what it means to represent the club. He talks passionately about his time with Chelsea, both as a player and manager. Listen out for anecdotes on Ranieri, Di Canio, Lippi and Ferguson.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

Feb 6, 2024 • 50min
Classic Big Interview: Gianluca Vialli Part One
Here’s another chance to hear my interview with the sadly missed Gianluca Vialli from season two.In part one, Luca goes into depth about his unforgettable spell with Sampdoria at the start of his career – where he won Serie A for the only time in the club’s history, picked up the European Cup Winners’ Cup against Anderlecht and lost to Cruyff’s Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ in the 1992 European Cup final. 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

Feb 5, 2024 • 9min
BITESIZE | Kevin Bridges: Henke’s jeans and the Glasgow bus ticket
Today’s story comes from stand-up star Kevin Bridges, who describes his adoration for Henrik Larsson, and how as a youngster he managed to ruin the super Swede’s jeans. Listen to the original full episode:Classic Big Interview: Kevin Bridges, The Return - 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

Feb 2, 2024 • 9min
BITESIZE | Pep Lijnders: Klopp’s Clockwork Reds
Today’s story comes from Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders, who tells us how Jurgen Klopp and his coaches instil the players’ inner voice in training, allowing them to react to onfield events with remarkable dynamism and flexibility.Listen to the original full episodes:Pep Lijnders: Klopp and the Reds’ Revolution - The Big Interview with Graham Hunter | AcastPep Lijnders: Porto’s Fountain of Youth - 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