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...
Critics lash Manuel Pellegrini ‘who can’t win even when he tries’ | Sid Lowe | La Liga
By saying it would be 'irresponsible' to beat Madrid and then lose to Osasuna, the Málaga coach set himself up for an almighty fallManuel Pellegrini does so love it when a plan comes together, but this time there wasn't a blowtorch in that abandoned s...
No redemption for Manuel Pellegrini on a grim return at the Bernabéu | Sid Lowe
Manuel Pellegrini's return to Madrid was eagerly anticipated, but his deliberately weakened Málaga side were crushed 7-0Two men can't fight if one does not want to – and the man with the bloodshot eye and the melancholic gaze didn't want to. Instead...
