Revista de la Liga with Graham Hunter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hola Big Interview listeners!I asked our marvellous Socios to send me more of your World Cup questions and, once again, they delivered big time.In this episode I turn my attention away from Spain and tackle their questions about the other big stories in Russia. From surprise packages to Croatia and Sampaoli's problems with Argentina, I give my views on it all.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

What a noise! My ears are still ringing from the atmosphere in Kazan last night, and not only because of the vuvuzelas.So Spain won 1-0 and are now joint top go Group B ahead of their final match of the section against Morocco. But if you think that this tournament is working out well for Fernando Hierro's side, then think again.Against Iran I saw things which left me concerned about Spain's chances in Russia. I talk about all of them in this podcast, recorded at 5am local time after we arrived back in Krasnodar, as well as revealing what the players and staff were saying after the game.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

Hola Big Interview listeners!World Cup 2018 is now well underway. And to help get you in the mood for the next batch of group games we are bringing you a very special World Cup compilation show!You will hear from Slaven Bilic, Michael O'Neill, Kevin Kilbane, Rafael van der Vaart and Ander Herrera as they talk about their experiences and thoughts on tournaments past and present.You'll laugh, you'll learn, you'll love these World Cup stories.Graham is currently hard at work in Kazan ahead of Spain's match with Iran, before he catches a late flight back to La Roja's training base in Krasnodar. We hope to bring you his thoughts on the game by lunchtime tomorrow, but right now you can sign up as a Socio and send Graham a question for our next special Q&A episode.Until then ... dasvidanya! 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

Hola Big Interview listeners!After their remarkable World Cup group opener with Portugal, Spain's players will be hoping for a quieter evening against Iran - a team coached by Carlos Queiroz. Believe me when I say that getting one over on the former Manchester United assistant will matter to the likes of Gerard Pique.A victory will also mean a lot to Fernando Hierro. I have spent a great deal of time in his company as he settles into the job of Spain manager and, in this podcast, I discuss how Hierro is coping with the role and describe the relationship he is cultivating with the Spanish media.The job of covering La Roja in Russia means that I have not been able to see every game in this tournament, but I did watch England's victory over Tunisia and I also give my views on their team and manager Gareth Southgate.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