Mallorca secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Betis in La Liga, ending an 11-year winless streak against the Andalusian side. The match was marked by fan protests against inconvenient kickoff times and a thrilling back-and-forth battle that saw inspired goalkeeping and a late winning goal.
Results for: Spanish Football
Valencia CF has initiated disciplinary proceedings against striker Rafa Mir after his arrest for alleged sexual assault. While maintaining Mir’s presumption of innocence, the club stated that his actions, even during time off, damage the team’s performance and the fans’ trust. Mir denies the allegations and awaits the outcome of the investigation.
Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. The judge will now investigate the complaint to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial. Mir is required to appear in court regularly and cannot leave Spain while the investigation is ongoing.
Valencia striker Rafa Mir has been arrested by Spanish authorities for an alleged sexual assault. The club confirmed the arrest and stated its cooperation with the judicial process. Mir’s representatives are yet to comment on the situation. The alleged assault involved another individual who was also detained.
Sreenidi Deccan FC has appointed Domingo Oramas, a seasoned Spanish coach with a strong track record, as their new head coach for the upcoming season. Oramas brings a wealth of experience in developing young talent and leading teams to success, most recently guiding Gokulam FC to a third-place finish in the I-League. He succeeds Carlos Vaz Pinto, who led the team to a second-place finish last season.
During a meeting with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, ECA President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi expressed concerns over the Super League concept, reiterating the ECA’s belief in the importance of club competition unity. Alongside ECA CEO Jonas Baer-Hoffmann and Real Sociedad President Jokin Aperribay, Al-Khelaïfi emphasized the strength of the ECA’s 610 member clubs and the need for Spanish football to unite for the benefit of all parties involved. ECA vice president Edwin van der Sar stressed the significance of preserving the existing football structure and pursuing the dreams of aspiring individuals.
Alexia Putellas, the star player for Barcelona, made history by becoming the first Spanish footballer to solely win a Laureus Award. She received the award for Best Female Athlete at the ceremony in Madrid on the 27th of April 2023.
After being without a club for a year, former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is reportedly being pursued by Spanish club Real Betis. Betis is in need of a new goalkeeper as their current goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo, is 41 years old and Rui Silva is attracting attention from other clubs. De Gea is expected to have to lower his salary demands due to his advanced age and the fact that he has been out of the game for a year.