Luis Figo: The Greatest Betrayal in the History of Football
*15:10-15:20 removed due to a copyright claim. Apologies for the disturbance the viewing experience*
Luis Figo shocked the world in the year 2000 when he crossed the great divide to sign for Real Madrid from Barcelona. More than two decades later, the debate still rages on about this complex story of love and hate, of loyalty and betrayal.
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00:00 - 3:35 - Intro
3:36 - 9:05 - A 32-Year Itch
9:06 - 14:11 - If At First You Don't Succeed
14:12 - 19:18 - An Offer Nobody Can Refuse
19:19 - 29:02 - Checkmate
29:03 - 42:14 - Hell Hath No Fury Like A Barca Fan Scorned
42:15 - 45:29 - Final Chapter
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Just stumbled upon this channel. I watched the Calciopoli video and wasn't expecting so much background to that story, that must have taken a while to research and put together. Fantastic attention to detail, great narration and no sensationalism, just letting the facts tell the story.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. It did take a long time going through different sources and translating them from Italian but the more I learnt the more fascinating it was. I found that the narrative around the scandal only told half the story so I wanted to make sure I gave as accurate account of the facts as possible. I’m really pleased you enjoyed it, thank you for watching and commenting. All the best
@mrSlobcat
9 күн бұрын
i agree, felt the same, Dan needs thousands more subscribers... these stories need to be heard
The quality of this content is outstanding 🔥🔥🔥
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much Paul. Really grateful for your support mate. I’m new to all this so I’m really happy you enjoyed it. All the best mate
@Alienjujitsu
Ай бұрын
Great content i hope the channel blossoms and with content like this you won't have no trouble taking off, peace out!!!!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much mate your support really means a lot. All the best man
@1972dsrai
Күн бұрын
Share this video. Lets get his sub count up. Its criminally low.
This, and the Calciopoli video, were fantastic! Can't wait to see what's next!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
7 күн бұрын
Thank you mate I’m so grateful to you for saying that and I’m really pleased you enjoyed them. I’m hard at work on the next one. Thanks for leaving a comment, all the best
The wisdom dropped at 12:49... This is one hell of a hidden gem channel, the videos are simply oustanding
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
12 күн бұрын
Thank you Shabaan I really appreciate that my friend. I'm really glad you got some value from the video. Thank you for leaving a comment, all the best mate
I have no sympathy towards Barcelona. However, I understand their sentiments back then.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
Ай бұрын
Yeah I think that’s fair. I understand why the fans were so hurt but at the same time Figo wasn’t being unreasonable in looking for a pay rise to match his status as a world-class player. Like a lot of things in life it’s not a black and white situation. Thanks for watching and commenting mate. All the best
@dondamon4669
20 күн бұрын
Barcelona cheated there way to every trophy by being doped out of there minds especially when Ped I mean Pep was managing them! Robbed Manchester United of two champions Leagues or maybe more back in the stockov and romario days😢
Im happy the youtube algorithm has been showing your videos
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
7 күн бұрын
Thanks mate I really appreciate that and I’m glad you’re enjoying them. All the best
You are a gem. Cannot wait to follow the futureof your channel
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for your support my friend it really means a lot. I’m currently working on the next one which should drop soon. Thanks for commenting mate, all the best
Great video & amazing narration. Hope you"ll make more videos like this.👏
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Himal. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. There’s definitely more coming soon mate. All the best
You make some crazy in depth documentaries and deserve a far bigger sub count. Everyone should share this video to get the ball rolling. The Calciopoli film was a masterpiece. Tbf to Perez he’s made good on his promises with the club dominating La Liga and Europe on a far too regular basis.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
Күн бұрын
Thank you mate. I've already got 1,370 more subs than I was expecting! But no I really appreciate that it really means a lot. Yeah to be fair Perez has done what he set out to do - which is a. shame for the rest of us! Thanks for your support buddy it really means a lot, all the best mate
A few things I would like to add is despote Lorenzo Sans' UCL's, Real Madrid was still in big financial problems that Perez revealed after he won the elections. To make an idea of how bad it was, Madrid needed to sell their training grounds to be able to clear the club of their debt. At that time, If a player decided to not move to the club, the father club had to pay half of the release clause to the buying club. In retrospect, if the deal fell through, Perez was paying the Real Madrid socies with BARCELONA'S money, an idea wich the president Gaspar couldn't entertain. Amazing documentary with beatiful editing! Such a shame You aren't a bigger channel
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
22 күн бұрын
You're absolutely right da_stoof, the way the whole thing was engineered by Perez was brilliant and Gaspar could never pay Madrid just to keep their own player. Thanks for your comment mate I;m really grateful. Hopefully the channel will grow bigger as I have a lot more stories I want to put out. All the best mate
All of your videos are top tier content brother, glad to have found you so early on. I feel your channel is gonna be one of the greats. Hope to see a lot more from you soon.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Cris I really appreciate that mate. I love making them so I’m really happy other people enjoy watching them. More coming soon my friend. All the best mate
Outstanding documentary video! Bravo!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
5 күн бұрын
Thank you Georgeio, I’m really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for leaving a comment mate I’m really grateful. All the best
Wow, I have just binge watched all of your videos I can wholeheartedly guarantee you this channel have a bright future ahead. Intelligent wordplay and metaphors added up by detailed information. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much mate I’m really glad you enjoyed them. I’m hard at work on the next one which will drop soon. Thanks again for your support mate, all the best
incredible content, please make more videos
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
Күн бұрын
Thank you Lawrence I'm really glad you enjoyed it and thanks for leaving a comment it really means a lot. I'm just putting the finishing touches to the next video so it should drop in the next few days. Thanks again man, all the best
Another masterpiece. Can't wait
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
Күн бұрын
Thanks for your support mate
You are incredible, honestly! One of the greatest and most dedicated channels I've ever come across. Keep it up man.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
7 күн бұрын
Wow thank you Simen, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that and I’m thrilled you enjoyed the video. I’m hard at work on the next one which is coming soon. Thank you so much for your support, all the best my friend
Unbelievable video. Just watched the calciopoli video and I can’t believe this is the first few. You’re definitely going places. Subbed, of course
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
9 күн бұрын
Thank you Shewant, it really means a lot to me that you liked it. I didn't know how people would receive these videos as I'm completely knew to script writing and video editing, so it means the world to me that you enjoyed it. And thank you so much for your support mate, all the best
Top class production 👏 If i may be so kind as to make a suggestion for a future post. The corruption of FIFA that only came to light in 2015.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
12 күн бұрын
Thank you BadBlood I really appreciate that mate. Yes absolutely you can make suggestions, I was joping people would. I will definitely add the FIFA scandal to the list and I'll give you a shout out at the start of the video for recommending it. All the best mate
Please keep making videos.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
6 күн бұрын
I definitely will Jim I’m glad you enjoyed it mate. Thanks for leaving a comment, all the best
Outstanding content. The poetry is unbelievable
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
20 күн бұрын
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I can't wait for the next topic after watching this one
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
4 күн бұрын
Thank you Keksimus. I’m hard at work on it as we speak - it’s taking a bit longer than I expected but it will be out soon mate. Thanks for your support mate, all the best
Keep up the great work!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
21 күн бұрын
Thank you Mohamed, I most definitely will. Thanks for watching mate, all the best
Holy shit what a gem of a channel, great production and research. Ive subscribed for life. Keep it up!!!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
16 күн бұрын
Thank you mate I’m really pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for your support it means the world to me. All the best mate
You're such a good storyteller my man. I've subscribed to you as a result! Looking forward to what you'll have to offer in your next story 😁
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
10 күн бұрын
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@BassyBoy
10 күн бұрын
@@DanRenoyasFootballStories I also watched the Calciopoli video you did and was really impressed with the depth. I think you also use mucic really well in your stories. It's never too loud or too quiet. Really looking forward to the next one 🙌
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
9 күн бұрын
Thanks bro
Praise the algorithm still gives me treasures like your channel, outstanding work, I will be looking forward to your next videos! As for suggestions (mostly because I'm still under impression of your Calciopoli video) I would recommend diving into a short one called Sunday of Miracles in Polish top flight season 92/93. For longer content whole corruption scandal in Polish football mid 2000s, but that's a rabbit hole on it's own (I can help with the sources and such).
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
14 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Artur it really means a lot. And thank you for the suggestion I will definitely add it to my list and when I make it I’ll give you a thank you at the start of the video for suggesting it. All the best mate
Mate, what an awesome video on what I consider to be the most controversial transfer of all time! I’ve seen copious amounts of documentaries on this transfer but this one is head and shoulders above the rest! Keep up the great work mate, looking forward to the next one. I can appreciate that these videos must take an enormous amount of time to create but is there any chance you could do a documentary on Hillsborough?
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
19 күн бұрын
Thank you so much man. Yeah they do take a while but I really enjoy doing them and it’s really rewarding when people say they enjoy them. Yeah I can definitely do one on Hillsborough, that’s a great idea. Thanks for the support mate, all the best
Very good documentary. Now one of my favs i'll recommend everyone wants to look behind the scenes of corporate football.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
20 күн бұрын
Thank you so much mate it really means a lot. I’m really glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your support. All the best mate
Thank you for the history 🙏
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
13 күн бұрын
No problem May and thanks for leaving another comment. You’ve commented on all three and I really appreciate it mate
@matsalvatore9074
13 күн бұрын
@DanRenoyasFootballStories no problem just want to help boost the algorithm
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
12 күн бұрын
Thanks mate
Please DO NOT change your style and approach towards making these documentaries! The even tone, the well wrote and straightforward delivery must be maintained as you create your future videos (saying this as a huge fan of documentaries in general)!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
12 күн бұрын
Thank you TheSilver I'm so pleased you enjoyed it. And thank you for the feedback regarding the editing, I wasn't sure if people would like it or not. I'm really grateful for your support buddy, all the best
This was well executed, great story telling 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
21 күн бұрын
Thank you mate really glad you enjoyed it. All the best man
@OutRegisTV
21 күн бұрын
@@DanRenoyasFootballStories likewise pal, keep up the good work!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
18 күн бұрын
Thanks bro
Great work ....I was one of them that will always hate Figo, broken my heart that day 😢
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
26 күн бұрын
Thank you man, really glad you enjoyed it. Yeah I understand that it’s something as a Barcelona fan you can’t ever accept. Thank you for commenting mate it really means a lot. All the best
Tbh bro my cousin blew me
Stories worth discussing for the channel The Bosman court cases The Icelandic S/A allegations Th Benfica Curse The Maradona/Camorra connection The Decline of Hungarian/Bulgarian/Romanian/Serbian football MK Dons robbery of the original Wimbledon FC Instanbul Basiksahir's creation & history, so far Ajax's 23/24 season
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the suggestions I was hoping someone would suggest videos they’d like me to do. I’ve got two I’m working on at the moment but I’ll definitely do one of these in the future. All the best mate
Wow, just wow….
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
16 күн бұрын
Thank you Sibtain I’m so pleased you enjoyed it and thank you for leaving a comment. All the best buddy
And now Luis Figo never really accepted anymore at Barcelona, even as an ambassador to the club.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
Күн бұрын
Yeah very true Gio and I understand why the Barca fans can’t forgive him. Thanks for leaving a comment mate, all the best
How do you have less than 1k subs
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
10 күн бұрын
Thanks Maks! I’ve got 849 more than I expected mate. I really appreciate your comment, all the best my guy
While the documentary is good, I kept thinking that it could have been shorter. Some things are being repeated several times. I've noticed that in other documentaries I watched.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback mate. I’m new to this storytelling and video editing thing so I appreciate any feedback on how I can improve them. All the best
@vukoric3591
7 күн бұрын
Meant no harm or disrespect. Just thought how you could improve. Good luck.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
7 күн бұрын
NO mate not at all no offence taken, I'm genuinely glad when people point out how I can make them better I really appreciate it
How naive to expect Figo to feel the same way about Real Madrid as the fans do. They really didn't get it, 24 years is a long time ago so maybe they've worked it out in the meantime?...?.... Figo isn't even Spanish, ffs!!!!!
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
22 күн бұрын
A lot of people have made the same point to me mate - that the burden of history between Barca and Real was not Figo's to carry and that he was well within his rights. I must say I'm surprised at how many people think the Barca fans overeacted. I suppose as football fans we may expect an unreasonable level of loyalty from players who don't have the same emotional connection to the club that we do. Thanks for commenting mate, really appreciate it. All the best
How is it the same as Steven Gerrard? Gerrard was from Liverpool and been with them since a child whilst Figo was Portuguese not Spanish or Catalan and owed nothing to them 😂 why would figo care about Barcelona? 😂
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
18 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s fair enough mate a lot of people feel the same way
@dandonovan11
12 күн бұрын
I think the point is that he was embraced by Barcelona to the extent that he became ‘one of their own’ and a symbol of who they are, a way of emphasising how the relationship between player and club seemed so impenetrable and a transfer to Madrid thus unimaginable.
That's why Papa Perez is the 🐐
@HMS1955-hs6zi
20 күн бұрын
Worshipping billionaires tells a lot of those worshippers.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
20 күн бұрын
As a football club chairman I can’t think of anyone who’s been as successful as he has so you have to give it to him he is the best. Thanks for commenting mate, all the best
@NkosanaMakhubele
20 күн бұрын
@@HMS1955-hs6zi I'm not worshipping, I'm just giving respect because he knows how to run a football team
Barcelona embarrassing themselves like they did with Messi 😂 Figo wasn't Catalan or even Spanish he was Portuguese and he didn't care about the petty racism,he just wants to kick a ball for the team that pays the most
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
20 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s a fair point don and a lot of people share that view. Footballers are professionals at the end of the day and have to look after their own interests. But I think for a lot of fans when a player joins a club they have to respect the culture and traditions associated with it. Depends on your point of view I suppose. Thanks for commenting mate
@HMS1955-hs6zi
19 күн бұрын
And still majority of football fans are naive enough to not really realize that (almost all) players value more their self interests (especially money) than loyalty to club. Even winning titles are perhaps not their primary preference?
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
18 күн бұрын
I agree there is a degree of naivety to it. I’m currently working on another video which explores this theme in more detail. Watching this video back I wish I’d gone into it in greater depth so I’m going to put that right with the next one
Imagine the insane levels of racism if Luis Figo were black.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
3 күн бұрын
Sadly you're probably right mate
Figo? Really? Not that whole Di Stefano fiasco? Same 2 clubs were involved and that is what started the "legend of Real Madrid" lol, I have a book on the entire history of football that explains it all.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
6 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s a fair point mate. Which book is it you’ve got?
@Mad_Intalect
6 күн бұрын
@@DanRenoyasFootballStories It's called the history of football or something like that, my father bought it for me way back, hardcover, but it's in a somewhat textbook format, with quotes, citations and everything. I'll dig into the archives and get back to you. I appreciate good football history like this, good vid. Earned a subscriber.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
6 күн бұрын
Thank you mate and yeah if you could let me know the book title, it sounds like my kind of thing. All the best man
Mo Johnston to rangers was worse 🐀
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
21 күн бұрын
Yeah that’s a fair shout mate I’ve got that one on the list to do. Thanks for commenting mate, all the best
@Barneybhoy
21 күн бұрын
@@DanRenoyasFootballStoriesgreat video but. Top quality 😉
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
13 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, really appreciate that. All the best pal
I always thought Figo was a better drinker than Ronaldo, from what I saw anyway.
@dondamon4669
20 күн бұрын
A better drinker?
Gooo
Make a patreon Idol
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
22 күн бұрын
Hi Conrad. I'm not sure what I could put in a Patreon that would make it worth people's while. Maybe once the channel is more established (hopefully) I'll be able to create one. Thanks for stopping by mate and thanks for the comment. All the best
Mmmm funny Dow ,i'm sure that Figo thought like Johan cruyff, back in the 80 's ,i'm from rotterdam, and in those day's Johan ( rip) made the décision to go to feyenoord rotterdam, and wel ,you know that year ( i was 14 year's old ) feyenoord won the double ,championship and cup ,while loosing against ajax 8-2 ,well anyway, i have friends that refused to go to the games and they even said that it diden't count for them the prices that year ,i'm a old hooligan, when i was young and Johan teached me that it's only football not war cheers folks
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
23 күн бұрын
Very true Robert, at the end of the day it’s just a game but we attach other things to it such as culture, history and politics meaning for many people their football team is a representation of them and their identity. Thanks for watching mate, really appreciate it
That dirty top doesn't suit Gerrard 🤮
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
21 күн бұрын
😂 it just looks wrong doesn’t it! Thanks for commenting mate, all the best
@jason-xq6gc
21 күн бұрын
Great documentary, figo had it tough lol. Subscribed to your channel 👍.
Celtic vs. Rangers is a bigger derby. Religion has been around way before the Civil War and Francos dictatorship.
@DanRenoyasFootballStories
28 күн бұрын
You’re right mate and it was only after uploading and watching it back that it made me think