Passion journeys into the heart and soul of Spanish football, examining the rich diversity of the country's footballing culture and how the game unites the nation.

Follow-up to Pereira's widely acclaimed study of Portuguese football, Bring Me That Horizon. If you loved that, you'll love this!

Taking you on a road trip through space and time, this immersive book:

• Will help you to understand what has made Spain the greatest continental football power so far this century
• Brings you exclusive insider views and insights on Spanish football, from World Cup-winning managers, to elite players, to renowned football writers and journalists
• Takes you around dozens of cities and football grounds, presenting Spain as one of the most complex and diverse nations in Europe
• Tells of the love story between Real Madrid and the Champions League as well as fairy-tale triumphs involving footballing minnows
• Investigates the origins of Iniesta and the political and social struggles that left an imprint on Basque, Galician and Valencian football
• Explores the cultural nature of vanguard managers such as Pep Guardiola and the social relevance of Spain's sporting press
• From European glory nights to the lower leagues, this compelling book celebrates the diversity of the nation's cultural and footballing identity.