David Bentley: Why I Left Football for Marbella | The Rest Is Spain | Episode 16

Ex-Premier League & England Footballer David Bentley joins us for an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud episode of the Rest is Spain podcast! From the highs of playing with the iconic Arsenal 'Invincibles' squad and signing with Tottenham to becoming the first-ever Englishman to play in the Russian Premier League (with some unbelievable cash-in-hand stories from Rostov-on-Don 🇷🇺), David doesn’t hold back. We dive deep into:👉 Moving to Marbella at 26 and building La Sala Group—arguably the most successful expat business on the Coast.👉 Hilarious practical jokes, from the infamous Harry Redknapp ice-bucket prank to raiding Mikel Arteta’s fridge in a Spurs shirt!👉 The truth behind his viral Cheltenham dancing clip and playing golf with Jimmy Bullard.👉 Important reflections on Louis Theroux’s Manosphere documentary, toxic masculinity, and his work advocating for young men’s mental health. 👉 Why he loves Spain (from San Sebastián to Formentera) and why he'll inevitably move back for good.Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome & Staying Insured with StaySure ExPats01:02 - Building the La Sala Group Expat Empire in Marbella07:24 - Playing in Russia: Paid in Cash & Rostov Life09:50 - Going Viral: The Cheltenham Dancing Queen11:07 - Exposing the Manosphere & Supporting Men's Mental Health29:14 - Growing up with Gazza & Crossing the North London Divide (Arsenal & Spurs)37:29 - Pranking Mikel Arteta at the Emirates Stadium40:12 - Drenching Harry Redknapp & Golfing with Jimmy Bullard44:29 - For the Love of Spain: Best Food, Cities, and Island Escapes🌍 Looking for the ultimate peace of mind while traveling or living abroad? Get your expat travel insurance from our amazing title sponsor, StaySure ExPats:👉 https://www.staysure.com/expat-travel-insurance/📰 Stay up to date with the latest breaking news, culture, and investigative journalism in Spain. Visit Spain's leading English-language newspaper, The Olive Press:👉 https://www.theolivepress.es/Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more celebrity guest episodes on the Costa del Sol! 🌴 #DavidBentley #PremierLeague #Marbella #Arsenal #Spurs #LaSala #ExpatLifeSpain #TheRestIsSpain