The Greatest

Real Madrid's Never Ending Story

Miguel Lourenço Pereira author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pitch Publishing Ltd

Published:18th May '26

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The Greatest journeys through the many lives of Real Madrid, arguably the most celebrated and supported football club in the world. From its unlikely beginnings – shaped by two Catalan brothers and a little-known Irishman – to its present global esteem, this is the definitive account of the legendary side from Spain’s capital. It explores the myths and realities of the ‘Franco’s club’ label, Madrid’s role in Spain’s political and social tensions, plus those unforgettable European glory nights. Along the way, we meet the people, places and moments that turned the famous white shirt into a symbol of greatness. Discover the intensity of El Clásico, the club’s influence on the modern commercialisation of football and the power struggles between Santiago Bernabéu and Alfredo Di Stéfano. 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.

“Pereira provides interesting details from the club’s history, like in the chapter devoted to the relationship between two Real legends, Santiago Bernabéu and Alfredo Di Stefano. The discussion of the philosophy behind the Galácticos project is also of particular interest... The Galácticos were always more than just sport. It was a content-creation culture implemented in football consciously for the first time. That analysis is spot on and serves as one of the brightest spots of the book.”

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ISBN: 9781836802631

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288 pages