The drummer who lost everything to football

Manolo el del Bombo has been cheering Spain’s national football team for 45 years - following them around the world and to 10 World Cup competitions.

In the beginning there were times he had to hitchhike to get to a match. Now, he travels with the team on their official airplane.

His love of football has strained his relationship with his family, but he would gladly do it all again.

Video Journalist: Anna Pazos

23 February 2022