A Look at La Liga
May the best team win...
Spain's clinical, system-first approach under Luis de la Fuente faces the ultimate test: neutralising a strolling Lionel Messi
ROB PALMER, COMMENTATOR, ESPN
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Spanish boxing legend José Legrá dies aged 83
The Cuban-born fighter fled the island after Fidel Castro's government banned professional boxing and later became a household name on Spanish television
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France 0-2 Spain
2026 World Cup: Spain dismantle France to storm into Sunday's final
A statement victory against the tournament favourites sets up a showpiece clash with either England or Argentina in New York
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Malaga CF
Malaga CF squad return for pre-season training with no new signings in sight
With Einar Galilea and Eneko Jauregi penning contract extensions, the side is generally well-stocked in terms of numbers, but signing a left-back and adding overall quality remain a priority
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Malaga pair help Spain win Under-19 European Championship
Two local forwards were part of an outstanding campaign that ended with a dominant victory over Germany
Jorge Garrido |
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Spain 2-1 Belgium
2026 World Cup: Merino steps up again to send Spain to the semi-finals
In a repeat of his heroics against Portugal, the midfielder's late strike finally broke down Belgium's resistance to set up a blockbuster clash with France on Tuesday
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European arrest warrant requested for ousted Malaga CF owner Sheikh Al-Thani and his sons
The investigating judge acted after an appeal over the family's continued lack of cooperation with the court was upheld, with prosecutors seeking to speed up the long-running criminal proceedings
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A Look at La Liga
Who is actually a world-class footballer?
Beyond Haaland’s stats and Ronaldo’s fading shadow, only two players dominate the peak
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Table tennis
'If you fight, you might lose; but if you don’t fight, you’re already beaten'
Anthony Fernandes, who moved to Malaga two years ago, is the only table tennis player in the world to compete using his mouth due to congenital multiple arthrogryposis. He dreams of reaching the Paralympic Games while also pursuing careers as an actor and DJ
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Football
2026 World Cup: Mikel Merino's late strike sends Spain into the quarter-finals
The substitute struck in the 91st minute in Dallas to eliminate neighbours Portugal and bring the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's international career
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Malaga CF unveil city-inspired away kit for return to La Liga
The new strip, which incorporates architectural features from a historic church and wording linked to the city's official motto, went on sale on Monday
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Alejandro Davidovich out of Wimbledon despite battling display in thriller
The Malaga-born player pushed fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime to five sets and saved seven match points before an ankle injury ended his run in the last 16
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Malaga CF unveil season ticket prices with a 30 per cent average increase following promotion
The club will once again cap numbers at 26,550 because of limited capacity at La Rosaleda and announced that new applications would begin in August based on Carné Malaguista seniority
Antonio Góngora |
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Malaga CF to face Leicester City as pre-season tickets go on sale
Tickets for the club's first pre-season fixture were released on Friday, with supporters joining a virtual queue to secure seats for the friendly in Algeciras
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A Look at La Liga
The times they are a-changing
With European giants heading home, the rise of African and Asian nations signals a dramatic new era for the global game
Rob Palmer, commentator ESPN |