Rafa Benitez on why Colombia's Francisco Maturana is his hero - a podcast by The Athletic

Rafa Benitez once cited the relatively little-known Colombian coach Francisco Maturana as one of his biggest influences, but who is he and what's his story? The Athletic's Michael Cox is joined by Rafa Benitez himself and Colombian football writer Carl Worswick to delve into Maturana's fascinating career. It's a story that takes in triumphs, tragedies, and many colorful characters from Colombia's footballing past along the way.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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