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El Partido

Nick Bell

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Frequency: 1 episode/5d. Total Eps: 96

El Partido is a nostalgic look at all the things we love about Spanish Football. Join El Partido each week as we tell the stories from across Spanish football, nostalgically looking back at our favourite players, teams and tales from the country where football is more than just 'the game'.

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Football's First Global Power

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 01:14:46

During the 1920's, a small nation from South America reshaped the global game and became the world's first global footballing superpower! In this episode Nick is joined by Martin da Cruz, author of Uruguay: Football's First Global Power, to talk about how this football obsessed country took centre stage in decisive era in world football and how they pioneered football innovations to become the dominant force of the decade, culminating in winning the first ever World Cup on home soil! Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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España 82

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 01:12:18

After the death of General Franco in 1975, Spain was emerging into the world as a blossoming democracy. 1982 was presented as another 'Dictators World Cup' but following the end of the Franco regime, Spain was presented with an opportunity to showcase themselves to the world. The World Cup in 1982 was the one of the first true global contests, with teams from all four corners of the planet taking part in an expanded competition. It was truly a Spanish World Cup too, with 17 host stadiums across 14 cities as they welcomed the world's best players. It was also one of the most controversial World Cup competitions with several rule changes and attitudes changed after the contest. Join Nick and Paul for the final episode of Series 2 as we look back over the events of the España 82 and how Spain welcomed the world in the Post-Franco Era. Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A Football Odyssey

Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 01:06:45

Much like Homer's journey back to Ithaca, the travails of the modern day groundhopper are not easy to navigate. Whether you're heading to experience some Sunshine on Leith or planning a pilgrimage to a grail ground such as La Bombanera, it always helps to get some hints and tips on how to make the best of your experience - then do we have the book for you! In this episode Nick & Paul are joined by Rob Potts, author of A Football Odyssey to discuss his brand new book, focussing on the must make journeys for football groundhoppers when heading over to Spain. Rob offers you the chance to learn more about these brilliant destinations by exploring the historys, stories and cultures of the clubs and communities whilst also recommending the best ways to enjoy them whilst you're there! Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Debt, Taxes & Tebas

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 50:41

We have been treated to one of the most incredible relegation battles ever seen in the Spanish top tier. One of the sides who were fighting for their Primera survival were Elche, who are no stranger to yo-yoing between the top two tiers. However, unlike this season where relegation will be based on sporting merit, Elche are the only club to ever have been administratively relegated from the top flight - just over 10 years ago. In this week's episode, Nick and Paul discuss how despite finishing 13th, Los Franjiverdes were sent down for not adhering to the newly introduced financial reforms of Javier Tebas. We talk about the aftermath effect to Elche and also how the reforms of Tebas have made the financial situation of Spanish football better, but it's not perfect. Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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El Partido Stories - Unai Emery & Almeria

Monday, May 25, 2026 • Duration 28:13

After leading Lorca Deportivo to the Spanish Segunda, Unai Emery was emerging from his first managerial role with success and admiring glances were beginning to be made. It was Almeria that would manage to secure his services and thus began Unai Emery's first step towards glory that would see him dominate Europe and become one of the best managers in Europe. Join Paul as he talks us through his time with Almeria and why it was the club that would set him up for glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Narcoball

Monday, May 18, 2026 • Duration 01:07:26

You may know the story of Pablo Escobar, but did you know his influence and ownership of his hometown club helped shape a Golden Generation in Colombian football? The story of Narcoball tells us about how Colombian football was shaped by the cartels during the cocaine boom of the 1980s and 90s and the parallels between the rise of Escobar and the rise of Colombia as a footballing force for the first time. Nick is joined by the author of Narcoball David Arrowsmith to talk all about his book, Pablo and Colombian football whilst also discussing his new upcoming book, Killing Maradona on how cocaine, the Camorra, cartels and crime corrupted football's greatest talent. Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Pilot

Friday, May 15, 2026 • Duration 44:49

This week, we wanted to bring you a new kind of episode we wanted to trial - but don't worry, the nostalgia will return! In this episode, Nick and Paul talk about a chaotic week at Real Madrid and THAT press conference from Florentino Perez as well as the impending return of Mourinho and that means for the club. They also discuss Monchi's new gig with Espanyol and the future of Sevilla under a possible Sergio Ramos ownership. Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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¡Euro Rayo!

Monday, May 11, 2026 • Duration 58:40

It was bound to be a night not to forget in Vallecas, with Rayo Vallecano competing in a European semi-final first leg! Such was the excitement, some huge football accounts in the world of social media needed to remind us that not only are the Madrid ran unconventionally, with a dilapidated stadium and a place where you still have to queue for a ticket, butit was Rayo's debut season in a European competition... apparently. In this episode, Nick and Paul take the fight to the click bait generation to remind them that this is NOT Rayo's first foray into European football as we look back over the incredible 2001 UEFA Cup that saw Spain's UEFA Fair Play ambassadors reach the quarter finals of the UEFA Cup in emphatic fashion. Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Greatest - Real Madrid's Never Ending Story

Monday, May 4, 2026 • Duration 01:21:01

Real Madrid are argubaly the most celebrated and supported club in the world. A global footballing superpower with a history to rival any other club but what do we really know about that history? This week, Nick and Paul are once again joined by the brilliant Miguel Pereira to talk about his new book 'The Greatest - Real Madrid's Never Ending Story'. In this, we explore the myths and misconceptions many people have about Los Blancos, from their humble beginnings to global stardom and the often claimed stance that they were "Franco's Club". Miguel's book challenges the interpreted narrative of a club whose history is sometimes fact and is sometimes fable, which is what makes Real Madrid such a fascinating story. Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Retro Rejoice!

Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 18:48

We've had a few days to take in the massive success that we saw at the weekend and that's not just Vedat Muriqi becoming Mallorca's all-time La Liga top goalscorer! The celebration of retro we saw this weekend was incredible and undoubtedly a huge success. Join Paul as he shares his thoughts on the La Liga Retro Weekend, why it needs to happen again and why we love nostalgia - especially the kits! Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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