Morbo

Discover the intense and fragmented world of Spanish football with this captivating book. Through the concept of "morbo", English writer Phil Ball explores the fierce rivalry between clubs, shaped by history, language, and politics. Beyond the well-known Barcelona vs. Real Madrid clash, Basque country and Seville are also breeding grounds for this feeling. Through captivating storytelling, Ball traces Spanish football's ancestry and informs on its historical basis. This triumph of a book sheds light on a paradoxical issue—the under-achievement of the Spanish national team despite the incredible achievements of its clubs.