Spain’s Football & Politics: A Culture of Own Goals & Controversial Calls
“Tiros al Pie” and the State of Spanish Football Madrid – The phrase “tiros al pie” – literally, “shots to the foot” – has long been a metaphor in Spanish football, and increasingly, in Spanish politics. As Ignacio Ruiz-Quintano wrote on March 28, 2026, in ABC, it seems to be a national characteristic. The sentiment, … Read more