About this episode

The episode discusses the controversial transfer of Luís Figo from Barcelona to Real Madrid in July 2000 and its impact on football.

Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains. Today we’re heading back to July 2000 - when Luís Figo did the unthinkable and made the move from Barcelona to Real Madrid… It was a transfer that sent shockwaves through La Liga and went down in footballing folklore - but a quarter of a century later, how is it viewed now? And how pivotal was it in shaping the modern day Real Madrid? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Pol Ballús, José Antonio Espina & Andy Mitten Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva Sound Design: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: Pol Ballús, José Antonio Espina, Andy Mitten

Topics covered

• transfers
• football history
• La Liga
• Real Madrid
• Luís Figo
• soccer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Athletic

Places: Barcelona, Real Madrid

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