José Veiga

Welcome back to It Was What it Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into one of the most shocking football transfers of all time - Luis Figo's move from Barcelona to Real Madrid. They discuss the immense impact of this transfer on both clubs, the controversy surrounding it, and how it altered the landscape of football transfers forever. Featuring insights about the political machinations in both clubs, the role of agents, and the seismic shift this transfer created in the football world, this episode brings to life the dramatic story behind the headlines. Tune in for part one of this fascinating two-part series! 00:00 Quote to open the episode 05:53 Figo's Role and Style of Play 09:16 The Political and Historical Context 17:03 The Presidential Election and Florentino Perez 26:39 Florentino Perez's Strategy 30:44 The Complacency at Barcelona 31:23 Florentino Perez's Scramble for Figo 32:20 The Role of José Veiga 36:11 The Pre-Contract and Its Implications 48:06 The Election and the Leak 52:54 The Fallout and Future Implications 53:20 Exciting News: Launching a Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.