Copa Del Rey: Malaga’s goalie gifts Real Madrid their win
Disaster for Malaga's goalie as Karim Benzema's speculative shot results in the ball squeezing past his arms and legs and trickles into goal. A case of the willies? It was actually the only blemish in an otherwise fine performance...
Ruud van Nistelrooy lends his reputation to big-money Málaga project | Sid Lowe
The Dutch striker says his new club's Qatari owner is rebuilding with 'care and vision' to create a power base in southern SpainIt's difficult to interview Ruud van Nistelrooy and resist the temptation to wedge your tongue firmly into your cheek and op...
Future looks bright for ambitious and deep-pocketed Malaga
In our latest post on Spanish soccer, Iain Rogers in Madrid looks at Qatari Sheikh Abdullah al Thani’s ambitious plans for Andalusian club Malaga and an impressive victory for Spain over United States that underlined the world champions’ strength i...
Former Man Utd goal machine makes move
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy today signed for La Liga outfit Malaga. van Nistelrooy was available on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at German club Hamburg, and despite rumors linking him with a move back to the Premier League, the Dutch international chose to return to Spain. “Throughout my...
The Beast is back as Júlio Baptista leads Málaga to the brink of safety | Sid Lowe
Júlio Baptista is back terrifying defenders and scoring goals — and Málaga are reaping the rewardsOnce upon a time there was a Beast. As big as a double decker and twice as wide, square as Mr Strong, the Beast frightened the whole of La Liga, squas...
