Brendan Madden explores archives and secret files, speaking to those who were there, to uncover the most incredible hidden stories of Spanish football. Perfect for anyone interested in Spanish football or broader Spanish culture and history.

In this passionately crafted collection filled with compelling characters, you will learn about:

• The teammates persecuted by Franco’s regime for a simple protest
• How the fastest winger in the country became a Nazi spy
• The boy abandoned at an orphanage who became a rebellious generational talent
• Two rising stars caught in one of Spain’s deadliest fires
• The boardroom figures who defied ETA and Galicia’s drug cartels
• Johan Cruyff’s unusual stint at Levante
• The extraordinary life of the man who introduced ‘tiki-taka’ to the world
• How a boy from Blackpool became the beloved voice of Spanish TV
• The goal that shook Barcelona in the middle of the night
• The deep connection between Cádiz’s carnival and its football club

Meet new heroes and villains in this meticulously researched anthology, which offers a vivid, deeply human glimpse into Spanish football – and the culture, politics, and history that shaped it.

Pages: 288, Dimensions: 13.8x13.8cm