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Podcast: Football and the Spanish Civil War

The Spanish Civil War, which ran from 1936-39, was a precursor to World War II. The conflict cost between 500,000 to one

In this episode, we discuss the clubs on Northern Spain with the Oviedo-based football journalist, Alexandra Jonson. She’s writing a book on

In Seville, southern Spain, flamenco guitar and song provide the soundtrack to a city of incredible architecture, the home of bull fighting,

Real Betis from Seville’s southern suburbs offers a lively experience. I went down to the Benito Villamarín stadium to witness a club

Seville, Spain – the city of Carmen and the home of Flamenco – also boasts two football clubs. The more successful one – particularly

Have you heard of Eibar, the latest David and Goliath story to emerge from Spain? The tiny club’s first season in La