Graham Hunter
Between 2008 and 2012, Spain were the best team on the planet, winning three consecutive tournament – two European Championships plus the World Cup in South Africa – with a thrilling brand of football.
Hunter’s access to the greatest international team of all time was unparalleled. He was inside the dressing room for the celebrations after the World Cup final and had a fly-on-the-wall perspective on how they trained and prepared for their historic achievements.
The World Cup in South Africa was an incredible journey and Graham Hunter was with us every step of the way Gerard Piqué
Having been part of La Roja's inner circle since 2008, Hunter provides superb insight into how, in the words of Casillas, they have 'made something difficult appear normal'. Packed with interviews, above all else it serves as a stark reminder of how tough it'll be for the brilliant but ageing squad next year. **** Four Four Two
Graham Hunter’s fine new book is full of details and memories best gathered by an embedded, Spanish-speaking reporter. What Hunter captures best is the camaraderie among this gifted bunch of players Sam Wallace, The Independent
Graham Hunter's Spain is a typically boisterous, entertaining account of how the national team rose from the burden of heavy criticism to being the best in the world. Hunter's access - first revealed in his award-winning Barca - is astounding. This is a book that carries the atmosphere and secrets of the Spanish dressing-room to the wider world The Herald
Hunter has rubbed shoulders with stars such as Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi, but has become closest with the Spanish players – and he has used that unique access to tell the inside story of how Spain won the World Cup and last two Euros. A fascinating read The Daily Record
Graham Hunter, who has been enthralled with Spanish football and culture since trucking 2,000 miles from Aberdeen to follow the 1982 World Cup in Spain, has followed up his award-winning book on the making of Barça’s wonder team with a provocative account of what makes Spain’s invincible team tick. Part of it stems from Aragonés’s charismatic leadership and the collegiate management style of his successor, Vicente del Bosque, but much, too, comes from the country’s nurturing of its underage talent The Irish News
Graham Hunter moved to Barcelona in 2001. He is a journalist of international reputation and covers Spanish football and FC Barcelona for Sky Sports, the BBC and newspapers and magazines across the world – for exclusive content visit grahamhunter.tv.
