(Subtitles, click CC) With the upcoming clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, we examine one of the most controversial chapters in the fierce rivalry between these two Spanish giants - the signing of the Argentinian Alfredo Di Stéfano, or as Barcelona fans would say, the snatching of Alfredo Di Stéfano. Many believe that the fascist regime of General Francisco Franco assisted in illegally diverting him to Real Madrid rather than Barcelona. Many deny it. Di Stéfano would go on to become the most important player in Spain for the next 40 years, and in the process winning Real Madrid 5 European cups and making them a household name worldwide. Barcelona fans will cry foul saying that he rightfully belonged to them. What is the truth? Longtime Guardian journalist, Madrid resident and Oviedo fan Sid Lowe investigates... You can also read his book "Fear and Loathing in La Liga". He's previously written a book on the Spanish Civil War and is not known to be a hardcore fan of either clubs. In fact, he's a fan of Real Oviedo whom he helped save from bankruptcy by backing an internet campaign on their behalf. -- SUBTITLES (click the CC icon. Look for "more" options on YouTube) -- Help translate football videos for us. Learn a foreign language. Make friends doing it. Let us know what you think in the comments below. ساعد في ترجمة الفيديو لكرة القدم بالنسبة لنا. تعلم لغة أجنبية. تكوين صداقات يفعل ذلك. اسمحوا لنا أن نعرف في التعليقات أدناه. Ayude a traducir videos de fútbol para nosotros. Aprender una lengua extranjera. Hacer amigos haciendo. Háganos saber en los comentarios. 帮助翻译为我们的足球视频。学习一门外语。请朋友做它。让我们知道，在下面的意见。 Membantu menerjemahkan video sepakbola bagi kita. Belajar bahasa asing. Berkenalan melakukannya. Marilah kita tahu di komentar di bawah. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPYRIGHT STATEMENT: This video is property of Second Captains Football, TV Azteca, Gol Televisión, Mundo Leo, Futbol Balear, FCB.tv, EvertonTV, DFB, BBC, La Liga (MediaPro), Punto Pelota, DFB, FC Barcelona, Mediapro, Serie A Tim. Bundesliga, LFP RTVE, ESPN, Sky Sports, FIFA, UEFA, SME, EMI, UMG, WMG, FCBHighDef. This video is not being used to make money in any way and is for entertainment and leisure purposes only. This is an act of fair usage as described by the Copyright Offices, therefore, a dispute should not occur over this video. Disclaimer: Absolutely no copyright infringement is intended. All images, audio, and video clips are the sole property of their respective owners. Statement: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

• published: 25 Oct 2013
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