

Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter
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
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Jul 4, 2018 • 38min
The Big Interview Presents ... the World Cup Part Two
Hola Socios!We are deep into the World Cup now. How time flies! And to help fill the time between games we are bringing you another very special World Cup compilation show!You will hear from Terry Butcher, Chris Waddle, Joe Jordan and John Collins as they talk about their experiences and thoughts on the tournaments they played in during their careers.You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll love these World Cup stories.Enjoy!Graham 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

Jul 3, 2018 • 42min
Post Mortem: What next for Spain?
Hola Big Interview listeners!With the Spain players having boarded a flight back to Madrid after being knocked out of the World Cup by hosts Russia, I feel the time is right to dig in to the reasons for their exit and, also, what happens now.With help from questions from some of you marvellous Socios, I give my opinions on the future of this Spain team and manager Fernando Hierro; potential replacements should he step down; and what to expect next season from embattled goalkeeper David de Gea.There is so much to talk about so let's get right to it.Enjoy!Graham 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

Jul 2, 2018 • 26min
No Risk, No Reward: Spain 1 Russia 1
Hola Big Interview listeners!Well, that is it for Spain at this World Cup. Out on penalties to hosts Russia.On the flight back from Moscow to the Spanish base in Krasnodar, I recorded my match review in which I offer my thoughts on what went wrong for La Roja.I give also give you the thoughts of Sergio Ramos and Fernando Hierro, and describe an emotional farewell from Andres Iniesta as he confirms his decision to end his Spain career.Dasvidanya!Graham 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

Jun 30, 2018 • 31min
Behind Enemy Lines: Spain v Russia
Hola Big Interview listeners!I recorded this episode from Moscow, Russia's capital city and the scene for Spain's last-16 meeting with the hosts.I update you on the Spanish squad - including an injury scare to Gerard Pique - and the mood among the players, as well as offering my prediction for how La Roja will fare against the Russians.I also give my views on Argentina's dramatic knockout defeat to France and the architect of that downfall: Kylian Mbappe.Dasvidanya!Graham 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

Jun 29, 2018 • 25min
Auf Wiedersehen: Germany Suffer the 'Champions Curse'
Hola Big Interview listeners!As you listen to this episode I am in the air, flying with the Spain squad to Moscow ahead of their knockout stage meeting with hosts Russia.But, before I took off, I discussed the fallout from the group stage, focusing on fallen holders Germany. They are not the first team to lift the trophy only to fall at the first hurdle four years later ... in fact it has become a bit of a World Cup tradition.I also take a look at another tournament favourite, Brazil, and their leading lights Philippe Coutinho and Neymar.Dasvidanya!Graham 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

Jun 28, 2018 • 24min
Picking The Punditry Dream Team: Q&A Special
Hola Big Interview listeners!I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and many wanted to discuss the role of the media in Russia.I tackle those questions in this special Q&A episode. From selecting my perfect punditry team to revealing what the Spanish media have made of La Roja's performances so far, I talk about it all. Thanks again to all of our wonderful Socios who sent me their questions.Dasvidaniya!Graham 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

Jun 27, 2018 • 35min
Messi's Magical Moment
Hola Big Interview listeners! I am starting to turn my attention to the knockout stages of the World Cup and I am delighted that little Leo Messi has made it too. Just.That was a nerve-shredding night in St Petersburg but victory over Nigeria was enough to take Argentina through. Messi played his part in that game - of course he did - and in this episode I take a closer look at his influence on this Argentinian team.I also discuss a player who shone for their group rivals Croatia: Mateo Kovacic. The Real Madrid midfielder has hinted already that he could move on from the Bernabeu this summer, but how keen are Madrid to see him go? I give my views here.Dasvidanya!Graham 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

Jun 26, 2018 • 32min
Morocco 2 Spain 2: The Aspas Factor
What a night! Again! Here's another 3am diary - this time recorded from the plane from Kaliningrad to Krasnodar. At the end of a long night, Graham makes the case for Iago Aspas, guardian of Spain's long unbeaten run and whose goal gave them Russia in Moscow and not Uruguay in Sochi. Is it time for Fernando Hierro to give the king of Celta Vigo a start? 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

Jun 25, 2018 • 23min
Kaliningrad: Where Spain Breathe Football
Hola Big Interview listeners! And welcome to Kaliningrad, where Spain play Morocco in their final group match.I flew here with La Roja yesterday and the players have really taken to the place. Why? Well, listen to this episode and I'll explain.There was a greater energy when they trained last night, more noise and good humour, and the atmosphere in the squad is very positive ahead of their meeting with Morocco.I believe that Spain will triumph and might even finish as group winners. I give my score prediction for the game and also reveal who I expect to be named in Fernando Hierro's starting XI.Dasvidanya!Graham 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

Jun 23, 2018 • 29min
Busquets, Costa and the Spanish Inquisition: Q&A Special
Hola Big Interview listeners!I asked our Socios to send me more of their World Cup questions and theydefinitely didn't disappoint.This time I focus on their questions about Spain and how they have been performing in Russia so far. From Thiago and Busquets to that burly striker of theirs Diego Costa, I give you my views on all of them. Thanks again to all of the wonderful Socios who sent me their questions, and especially those who recorded them - they feature on this podcast!Dasvidaniya!Graham 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