The Greatest

The Greatest journeys through the many lives of Real Madrid, arguably the most celebrated and supported football club in the world.

From renowned football writer and historian Miguel Lourenço Pereira, author of Pásion: A Journey to the Soul of Spanish Football and Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey to the Soul of Portuguese Football, among other books. Read and discover:

? The massive global impact of Real Madrid on communities, culture and society

? How the club was considered left-wing in 1930s Spain, with one president in exile and another shot by Franco’s death squads

? How the Santiago Bernabéu stadium helped the city of Madrid to redefine itself, and why the club wasn’t allowed to move to a bigger ground

? How Real Madrid helped create the European Cup and later became defined by it

? Why they are both the most supported and hated club in Spanish football

? Why the Madrid white shirt became so popular, even inspiring Don Revie to change Leeds United’s kit in the 1960s

The Greatest paints a vivid portrait of the life and identity of a club like no other. It is a story that is about much more than silverware and success.

© 2026 Pitch Publishing (E-bog): 9781836803560

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E-bog: 18. maj 2026