Fútbol es la leche
futboleslaleche.bsky.social
Fútbol es la leche
@futboleslaleche.bsky.social
Red hot Spanish football takes. Freelance writer for Blizzard, Nutmeg and others.

https://futboleslaleche.com

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On this morning 50 years ago, five men were led from their cells and executed by firing squad — the last use of the death penalty in Spain.

That chilling Saturday morning forms the backdrop to chapter one of 𝑶𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒂.
September 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Big interview in Marca with Jorge Valdano, reflecting on 50 years in Spain — including the sliding-doors moment when he narrowly avoided the hotel fire that ended teammate José Ramón Badiola’s career.

Told in Chapter 3 of 𝑶𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒂.

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September 9, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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The book is out today! ⤵️
Really enjoyed chatting with @futboleslaleche.bsky.social all bout his brilliant new book ‘Once Upon A Time In La Liga’ on the latest episode of El Partido.

You can listen wherever you get your podcasts and watch it back on YouTube I’ll post the links below.

#LaLiga
September 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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This book from @futboleslaleche.bsky.social is out today, certainly going to be worth a read
Fue en mayo de 2023 la primera vez que supe de Brendan Madden y de su proyecto de libro "Once upon a time in La Liga". Quería darle un capítulo a "El príncipe de la noche", Andrés Montes. Ya tengo esta joya en casa. Prólogo de @sidlowe.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Out today — 𝑶𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒂 is a collection of deeply human stories that shine a light on forgotten figures, powerful moments and bizarre episodes from Spanish football.
September 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A few hours left to avail of this fine offer from Waterstones ⏱️
While it remains July, Waterstones are offering a 25% discount on pre-orders of 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐚.

Enter the code 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝟮𝟱 at checkout to benefit. #WPreorder

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July 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
While it remains July, Waterstones are offering a 25% discount on pre-orders of 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐚.

Enter the code 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝟮𝟱 at checkout to benefit. #WPreorder

waterstones.com/book/once-upon…
July 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Five words I thought I'd never say... I have written a book.

𝑶𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑼𝒑𝒐𝒏 𝒂 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒂 is a collection of some of the lesser-known stories from Spanish football.

It's been a privilege and amazing experience to put it together.

www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Upon-Ti...
July 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Publication day for my new book! It tells the inside story of THFC's last truly great triumph - achieved against a backdrop of financial meltdown, boardroom strife and protests in the stands - as told by the players, club staff, broadcasters and fans who lived through it.
May 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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Saturday post for profile of Swiss born Hans Kamper, who wanted to start an import/export business in Spain's African colonies, but instead became Joan Gamper and founded FC Barcelona

www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Barcelona’s 125th anniversary: Joan Gamper, the man who built the club (thanks to a magazine advert)
How frustration prompted a Swiss man to create one of the world's most beloved football clubs - before he was exiled
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November 30, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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“My grandfather’s plan was to go to Fernando Po, but the problem was he enjoyed being in Barcelona a lot. He was annoyed when he arrived here, as nobody played the game. So he founded FC Barcelona.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Barcelona’s 125th anniversary: Joan Gamper, the man who built the club (thanks to a magazine advert)
How frustration prompted a Swiss man to create one of the world's most beloved football clubs - before he was exiled
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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I went to Stockport County to watch and interview Louie Barry, who became the first ever English player signed to Barcelona’s La Masia.

I don't think I've ever met a young player more determined to control his own destiny.

inews.co.uk/sport/footba...
'I'm 21, but I've had lows': How Stockport revived Barca's first English prodigy
Louie Barry, a former Aston Villa wonderkid, made history before coming home. He has a story to tell
inews.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Last night was only the dress rehearsal for next weekend’s Copa Libertadores final but it’s never too early for our old mate Deyverson to get the shithousery going
Melhor lance do Deyverson no jogo contra o Botafogo. Não fez nada com a bola, mas, pelo menos, entrou na mente dos caras.
November 21, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Emotional night in Valencia as Levante play for the first time since the disastrous floods.

The team took the field in mud-stained shirts bearing the message: ‘In tribute to all those who were there when we needed you’.
November 16, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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Replug for piece visiting Valencia areas most affected by flooding, and speaking to those in football who have been hit hardest and those who have been helping most

www.nytimes.com/athletic/589...
'Football was his life, and the water took his life away'
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November 16, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Deplorable that Javier Aguirre was hit by a can after Mexico’s defeat in Honduras.

Remarkably, he just carries on shaking people’s hands as if nothing’s happened while they point out he’s bleeding.
November 16, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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