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Fear and Loathing in La Liga provides the definitive history of the greatest rivalry in the world of soccer: FC Barcelona versus Real Madrid. This rivalry is not just between the teams but it is showdown between Messi and Ronaldo, Guardiola and Mourinho, and the nation against the state. Summary of the Book In Fear and Loathing in La Liga, the author Sid Lowe explores the history, politics, culture, economics and the drama on the football field, the author demonstrates the symbolic nature of the relationship between the two football giants. With the help of football, the author also reveals the human story and the reasons behind the explosive rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid the two teams. About Sid Lowe Sid Lowe is an English Madrid-based journalist who has been covering Spanish football for many publication websites, radio stations and television. He has been writing for The Guardian newspaper since 2001. He also writes regularly for World Soccer Magazine and is a football commentator as well.