Transfers that shook the world: Luís Figo to Real Madrid

About this episode

<p>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.</p><br><p>Today we’re heading back to July 2000 - when Luís Figo did the unthinkable and made the move from Barcelona to Real Madrid…</p><br><p>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?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: Pol Ballús, José Antonio Espina &amp; Andy Mitten</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva</p><p>Sound Design: Jay Beale</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>