The Global Madridista

Recent episodes

1. Real Madrid's Transfer Window Drama from The Global Madridista

   Aug 4, 202615 min

   Real Madrid is stuck on three fronts and for very different reasons. The Global Madridista assesses the likelihood of success in bringing Diomande and Rodri as well as the chances of renewing Vini.

2. Real Madrid vs Fiorentina Takeaways from The Global Madridista

   Aug 2, 202614 min

   Summer friendlies are not important on paper. But we got some fascinating takeaways from this one: Mourinho's fear factor and why Endrick needs to stay at Real Madrid.

3. Real Madrid's Chopping Block: Which Heads Might Roll? from The Global Madridista

   Jul 28, 202611 min

   Real Madrid's reinforcements in this transfer window are numerous and exciting. But the numbers need to add up. As difficult as this is, players need to leave. The Global Madridista goes over the biggest departure candidates and implications for the squad.

4. Real Madrid is Getting Stacked from The Global Madridista

   Jul 26, 20269 min

   With rumors of a possible Vini departure to Arsenal, Real Madrid is reinforcing at a torrid pace. I discuss the possible addition of Rodri as well as Yan Diomande into an already heavily fortified squad.

5. Argentina and Half of Messi's Career Are a Fraud from The Global Madridista

   Jul 21, 202619 min

   Argentina's players were disgraceful. Enzo Fernandez is a pig. And Messi was not much better. Let's cut through the propaganda and speak the truth. Spain saved football and truth and decency. VIVA ESPANA !

6. World Cup Final Preview : Spain vs Argentina from The Global Madridista

   Jul 18, 20269 min

   Spain and Argentina represent polar opposites in the world of the Beautiful Game. Poise, beauty and attacking positivity against a cynical, thorny and violent tenacity. These two sides could not be more different. Tomorrow will tell us who will prevail.

7. World Cup Semifinal Preview : France v Spain, England v Argentina from The Global Madridista

   Jul 14, 202613 min

   One of the most dramatic and controversial World Cups in recent history comes down to the wire. Psychology and rivalry will come into play like never before. France comes in guns blazing and England will face a mentally tough Argentina side and possibly hostile referees. Some thoughts ahead of these historic semifinals.

8. France vs Morocco : The Good, the Bad and the Ugly from The Global Madridista

   Jul 10, 20268 min

   France vs Morocco disappointed us all. Morocco was not the team we had seen thus far in the tournament. And France found a way in a style of match it typically dislikes. Kylian continues to shine but underscores the penalty enigma that has afflicted football for decades.

9. FIFA's Corruption is Out of Control from The Global Madridista

   Jul 8, 202613 min

   One of the best World Cups in recent memory is being poisoned by blatant corruption. The football world and the beautiful game deserve better.

10. King Jude Returns. And Haaland is a Beast. from The Global Madridista

    Jul 6, 202610 min

    What an incredible World Cup. Jude powers England, Haaland is a beast and Vini must return home.

11. 10 Takeaways From This Crazy World Cup 2026 from The Global Madridista

    Jul 3, 202611 min

    This World Cup has exceeded expectations. Here are my thoughts, as always from the Madridista lens.

12. Why Vini Jr. May Not Stay at Real Madrid from The Global Madridista

    Jun 26, 202610 min

    Vini's renewal is stuck and may never get un-stuck. My reasons for believing his renewal is not guaranteed. I also volunteer my thoughts on Real Madrid's recent signings.

13. The Global Madridista World Cup Roundup, June 21 2026 from The Global Madridista

    Jun 21, 202616 min

    The good, the bad and the ugly so far in this 2026 World Cup. My thoughts on the biggest teams so far.

14. The Beautiful Game is Back from The Global Madridista

    Jun 16, 20268 min

    The Global Madridista analyses the World Cup thus far, arguing nothing has been a fluke so far. And he explains the significance of the Cucurella signing and what it really means for Real Madrid next season.

15. The Real Madrid World Cup Update, June 14, 2026. from The Global Madridista

    Jun 14, 202611 min

    The Madridista World Cup Update : My thoughts on Bernardo Silva, and on the early performances our beloved players: Vini, Brahim and Arda.

16. The Julian Alvarez Bluff, Mourinho's Plans and World Cup Concerns from The Global Madridista

    Jun 10, 202610 min

    My thoughts on the Julian Alvarez bluff, Mourinho's latest requests and concerns regarding the World Cup.

17. Our Experience Voting in Real Madrid Elections from The Global Madridista

    Jun 8, 20266 min

    Only two of the four of us chose to vote yesterday. So my older son and I went to Valdevebas to vote. The whole setup was pretty impressive.

18. The Two Faces of Stupidity in the Real Madrid Elections from The Global Madridista

    Jun 7, 202611 min

    The wheels have come off the Riquelme campaign, while Florentino prepares to repeat his Galactico mistake.

19. Riquelme Overplays His Hand With a Haaland Farce from The Global Madridista

    Jun 4, 20269 min

    Riquelme loses credibility after everyone denies his Harland play. In the meantime, Florentino shows another master stroke. The Real Madrid elections as they are today.

20. Real Madrid Puppet Masters and Barca Clowns from The Global Madridista

    Jun 2, 202613 min

    I review the most recent strategies for the Real Madrid presidency as well as Barca's most recent ridiculous moves.