Guillem Balague is one of the most famous sports journalists in the world. He was recently a guest at Simposar 2025, where he also received an award, and shared his experience with a story about the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) on social media.
The Spaniard told the story of Sarajevo from his own perspective on his YouTube channel.
In the second part of the story about Sarajevo, Balague, among other things, announced that he will publish his experience from the last biggest derby in BiH between Zeljeznicar and Sarajevo.
Ballague followed the match on September 27th, when “Plavi” (the Blues) defeated the Bordeaux team 2:0 at Grbavica.
Balague was born in 1968 in Barcelona, and he is a renowned Spanish sports journalist, author, and TV commentator.
He began his career as a correspondent for Spanish media, and later became a regular contributor to Britain’s Sky Sports.
He is known for his in-depth analyses and interviews with top football players and coaches.
Furthermore, he is the author of bestsellers about Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Diego Armando Maradona, and Pep Guardiola.
His books have been translated into several languages and sold in hundreds of thousands of copies.
Balague is also the owner of the English lower league club Biggleswade United, where he promotes the development of young talents.
He regularly collaborates with the BBC, CBS, and LaLiga TV.
His work is recognized for its deep understanding of the game and the ability to convey complex tactics to a wide audience.
