{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/6970e26e2c9b0cd88ad6e311?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Luis Figo's Shock Transfer: From Barcelona to Real Madrid | Part One","description":"<p>Welcome back to It Was What it Was, the football history podcast.&nbsp;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!</p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Quote to open the episode </p><p>05:53&nbsp;Figo's Role and Style of Play</p><p>09:16&nbsp;The Political and Historical Context</p><p>17:03&nbsp;The Presidential Election and Florentino Perez</p><p>26:39&nbsp;Florentino Perez's Strategy</p><p>30:44&nbsp;The Complacency at Barcelona</p><p>31:23&nbsp;Florentino Perez's Scramble for Figo</p><p>32:20&nbsp;The Role of José Veiga</p><p>36:11&nbsp;The Pre-Contract and Its Implications</p><p>48:06&nbsp;The Election and the Leak</p><p>52:54&nbsp;The Fallout and Future Implications</p><p>53:20&nbsp;Exciting News: Launching a Patreon</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}