Daniel Gray tells the incredible tale of the Basque refugee children exiled to Britain during the Spanish Civil War who became professional footballers. Theirs is a compelling, life-affirming story of heartbreak, horror and heroism, and a journey from blitzkrieg to the Bernabeu via Ibrox, Guernica, Alf Ramsey and László Kubala. Never read Nutmeg magazine? We have offers on back issues and subscriptions. See
Nutmeg Podcast · Aug 24, 2021
E65 – From Blitzkrieg to the Bernabeu: The Basque Refugee Children Who Became Footballers
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Nutmeg Podcast
E65 – From Blitzkrieg to the Bernabeu: The Basque Refugee Children Who Became Footballers
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