– Portuguese legend Luis Figo spoke about one of the most controversial transfers in football history, his move from Barcelona to Real Madrid, which he still remembers despite the passage of 25 years.
Figo said: “The Catalan press started a campaign against me, not only against me but also against my wife and my one-year-old daughter.”
“They put up banners with my daughter’s face on them inside the stadium. That’s something you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy.”
“They threw a pig’s head at me during a corner kick and threw bottles. Literally everything. The stadium was filled with all kinds of things.”
“We had to stop the match several times. It was impossible to play, and nothing happened. There were no penalties.”
“The whole team suffered because of this. It wasn’t just me who suffered. The atmosphere was unplayable.”
“I can’t forget this… Of course I can’t forget this. What happened was unacceptable, and even today I am still being attacked by Barcelona fans.”
