Sergio Pellicer is the Malaga CF coach who was dismissed following his team’s 2-1 defeat to Burgos in Burgos, on Sunday evening. The 52-year old could be suspended for more than one game. Pellicer quit after the final whistle due to strong protests over the decision by referee Palencia Caballero not awarding a late penalty in respect of an alleged …
Read More »Spain’s Jon Rahm stars as Europe win ill-tempered Ryder Cup on US soil – with comparisons made to legendary compatriot Seve Ballesteros
SPANISH golfing big shot Jon Rahm was one of the stars of the show as Europe defied an inspired United States comeback to retain the Ryder Cup in front of a rowdy – and sometimes abusive – US crowd. Luke Donald’s side had been magnificent across the weekend, opening up a resounding 11 ½ – 4 ½ lead across fourballs …
Read More »Sergio Busquets retires from football after winning the World Cup and being a legend of Barcelona.
Sergio Busquets will retire from football at the end of the Major League Soccer Season (MLS) in December. The 38-year old is widely regarded as the greatest midfielder of all time. He has been with the Catalan giants for 18 years after joining their youth ranks at the age of 15. He made a whopping 722 appearances for Barca – …
Read More »Torremolinos holds Antequera with ten men in Malaga derby
All three Malaga province sides in Primera RFEF Group 2, the third tier of Spanish football, recorded 1–1 draws this weekend. Antequera CF squandered their chance to earn their first victory of the season despite playing with ten men during the majority of the match. Marbella FC continues its unbeaten run, despite their fourth consecutive draw. Torremolinos 1–1 Antequera Antequera’s …
Read More »RCD Mallorca signs Donald Trump (no joke!)
Real Mallorca signed Donald Trump, 8 years old. Yes, that’s right. Trump will play for ‘los bermellones’. No, he is not related to President Obama. This little footballer was born to Nigerian parents in August 2017, at Son Espases Hospital. He started his career at Sporting Ciutat de Palma before joining the Mallorca youth team. This move is not just …
Read More »Billy Vigar, former Arsenal player, is passed after a game injury
Vigar joined Arsenal’s Hale End football academy at the age 14. Billy Vigar Photo Credit Billy Vigar, 21, a former Arsenal Academy player and footballer, tragically died after a severe head injury suffered during a game for Chichester City. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 20, during an Isthmian League Premier Division fixture against Wingate & Finchley. Vigar, who was …
Read More »Israel’s UEFA suspension decision is awaited by the football world
This possible suspension comes amid increasing international pressure after the conflict in Gaza. Photo credit: Ververidis Vasilis/Shutterstock Union of European Football Associations is preparing a vote to suspend Israel from all international football competitions including the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The potential suspension is a result of increasing international pressure after the conflict in Gaza. According to reports, …
Read More »Mallorca’s new teenage star
Jan Virgili should be on your mind. The 19 year old winger was born and raised in Vilassar, Barcelona. Virgili stepped out onto the pitch on September 21 against Atletico Madrid and changed the mood in Son Moix instantly. Mallorca had struggled through a tough game until that point: weak in defence, held back by Diego Simeone’s men and trailing …
Read More »Mourinho returns to Benfica
Jose Mourinho has returned to the place where it all began at age 62. Announced earlier this week as Benfica’s new head coach, The Special One made his return to Portuguese football with a statement victory: a 3–0 win away to AVS Futebol SAD on Saturday. The match at the Estádio do Clube Desportivo das Aves started with early drama, …
Read More »And the Ballon d’Or 2025 goes to…
Dembélé, 28, recorded 35 goals and 16 assists across all competitions. Photo credit: Christian Bertrand/Shutterstock The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place this Monday, September 22 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, celebrating the world’s best footballers for their performances over the past season. In the men’s category, Ousmane Dembélé, the French forward for Paris Saint-Germain, was crowned winner …
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