Richard Fitzpatrick is a print and radio journalist. He works for news organisations around the world, including BBC, Bleacher Report, Irish Times and talkSPORT, as well as making radio documentaries for RTÉ, Ireland’s national broadcaster. He lives in Barcelona and is the author of El Clásico: Barcelona v Real Madrid, Football’s Greatest Rivalry (Bloomsbury).
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to talk about the European Court of Justice ruling against UEFA and FIFA, and the crisis in Barcelona football. Also Eamon talks about putting the great Ballon d'Or-winning Luis Suárez in his place at his international debut in Paris in 1965.
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the unwanted kiss that has exposed a culture of bullying and sexual aggression and worse in Spanish football..
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the career of 'Pep' Guardiola.
Barcelana-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about racism in Spanish football's La Liga and the failure of authorities to address it.
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to talk about Real Madrid's defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League semi-final and the deep financial problems in both Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to talk about unfolding scandals in Spanish football.
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the Spanish team and how Coach Luis Enrique does it his way.
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about La Liga in advance of this coming Sunday's El Clasico. They also talk about the case being taken in the European Court by Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus for the right to join the European Super League.
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon in advance of the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris. They also talk about European soccer, the impact of Kylian Mbappé's rejection of Real Madrid's offer as he accepts a record breaking deal to stay in PSG.
Barcelona-based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about La Liga and the return of Barcelona to winning form under Xavi.
Barcelona based journalist Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to discuss the decline of FC Barcelona and asks if Xavi is the man to lead the team back to greatness. Eamon and Richard also talk about the European Super League and the forthcoming challenge in the European Court of Justice and how the Bosman Ruling offers a possible pathway to its introduction.
Barcelona based journalist, Richard Fitzpatrick, joins Eamon to talk about the troubles in the Spanish football league.
Journalist Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the turmoil at the top of Spanish soccer.
Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to discuss Villareal's triumph, Suarez's revenge, Zidane's resignation, Benzema's return, and Spain's controversial squad for the Euros.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the collapse of the European Super League, and the influence of the Real Madrid president on the footballing world.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona.
Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to discuss recent revelations about the perilous financial situations at Barcelona and Real Madrid, as well as the ongoing Messi transfer saga.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the fading powers of the Spanish football giants.
Ahead of an unusual meeting between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the Spanish second wave.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona ahead of a crucial meeting between Messi's representatives and club president Josep Bartomeu.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the developing Messi transfer saga.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the latest developments in the Messi transfer saga.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on the surging numbers of Covid-19 cases across Spain, and discusses a chaotic summer so far for Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on a great club in crisis.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona.
In a special episode, Eamon is joined by contributors from around the world – Peter Goff in China, Lara Marlowe in France, Richard Fitzpatrick in Barcelona, and Paddy Agnew in Italy – to discuss the political and social effects of the coronavirus on their respective countries.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona on a pivotal week in Spanish football.
Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about the source of the Football Leaks, and looks ahead to tonight's Champion's League clash between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona.
Richard Fitzpatrick, an Irish football journalist based in Spain, talks to Eamon about the botched sacking of Ernesto Valverde, and what comes next for the Catalan club.
Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to discuss the rocky start to the season made by Barcelona and Real Madrid.
John Giles and Eamon discuss Ireland's draw with the Swiss, while Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Spain on the big two's early struggles in La Liga.
Richard Fitzpatrick joins us on the line from Barcelona as the Spanish football season begins.
Real Madrid and Barcelona spend big to match Liverpool and Manchester City – Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Barcelona.
Richard Fitzpatrick talks to Eamon about Spain's bid to match the Premier League for European supremacy.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Spain.
Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Spain on the grave crises at Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Ahead of this weekend's derby between Real Madrid and Barcelona, Richard Fitzpatrick joins Eamon to discuss the ongoing problems at the Champions League holders - and a first Clásico without either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi since 2007.
John Giles and Liam Brady join Eamon to discuss the 1-0 defeat to Wales at the Aviva Stadium. There's some robust discussion about the efficacy of the Ireland wall; how much, if any, attention is paid to set-pieces during trainin;, and lots more, before Richard Fitzpatrick reports from Spain on the latest developments in the ongoing Cristiano Ronaldo story.
On the eve of the World Cup Spain fired their manager, Julen Lopetegui, after he was announced as the new head coach of Real Madrid. Eamon is joined by Richard Fitzpatrick and John Giles to get the background and insight into this remarkable development for one of the tournament favourites.
Zinedine Zidane won his third successive Champions League with Real Madrid last week, but yesterday stepped down from his role as manager. Eamon talks to journalist Richard Fitzpatrick about that decision, the repercussions for the club and an ageing squad, and there's an update on the future of Gareth Bale amid Man United interest.
Eamon chats to John Giles and Liam Brady about the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday night. He's also joined from Spain by journalist Richard Fitzpatrick who reveals the Spaniards are very confident of winning their third consecutive Champions League.
What is going on at Real Madrid this season? Currently 19 points behind Barcelona, and lying 4th in the table, with Zinedine Zidane under real pressure, and Cristiano Ronaldo suffering his worst season ever for goalscoring, things are a mess. Eamon is joined by Spanish based sports writer Richard Fitzpatrick to discuss.