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Ammon
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Ammon
Málaga pulls out as 2030 World Cup host city
Ammon News - Málaga is no longer in the running to be a host city for the upcoming 2030 World Cup. The mayor, Francisco de la Torre, confirmed the city's official withdrawal from Spain's bid to host the event. 'The most responsible thing is to withdraw our candidacy,' he stated, citing viability issues and a lack of guarantees regarding Málaga CF's move to the University Stadium during the years of renovation at La Rosaleda, which would operate at 50% capacity compared to the current stadium. 'The most responsible thing is to withdraw Málaga's candidacy for the 2030 World Cup because if the World Cup poses a risk to the club and creates problems for the fans, it's not worth continuing,' said mayor Paco de la Torre at a press conference. The news has generated surprise and a range of reactions among the people of Málaga, who had hoped to host matches of the international tournament. With this decision, the map of host cities in Spain is being reconsidered, while the organization of the World Cup continues on its path toward 2030 with new uncertainties that could lead to the emergence of new host cities that had seemed out of the running, such as Vigo. One Football
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨Breaking: Málaga pulls out as 2030 World Cup host city!
Málaga is no longer in the running to be a host city for the upcoming 2030 World Cup. The mayor, Francisco de la Torre, confirmed today the city's official withdrawal from Spain's bid to host the event. Advertisement 'The most responsible thing is to withdraw our candidacy,' he stated, citing viability issues and a lack of guarantees regarding Málaga CF's move to the University Stadium during the years of renovation at La Rosaleda, which would operate at 50% capacity compared to the current stadium. 'The most responsible thing is to withdraw Málaga's candidacy for the 2030 World Cup because if the World Cup poses a risk to the club and creates problems for the fans, it's not worth continuing,' said mayor Paco de la Torre at a press conference. Advertisement The news has generated surprise and a range of reactions among the people of Málaga, who had hoped to host matches of the international tournament. With this decision, the map of host cities in Spain is being reconsidered, while the organization of the World Cup continues on its path toward 2030 with new uncertainties that could lead to the emergence of new host cities that had seemed out of the running, such as Vigo. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Fran Santiago - 2021 Getty Images
Morocco World
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Ziyad Baha Targets U17 Africa Cup of Nations title
Morocco striker Ziyad Baha has scored four goals at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations and will be aiming to add to his tally in the final against Mali on April 19. The 16-year-old, who plays for Spanish side Real Betis, has been a standout performer in the tournament. He scored twice against Uganda in the group stage and added two more in the quarter-final win over South Africa, where he was named man of the match. Baha is the son of former Morocco international Nabil Baha, who is also on the national team's coaching staff. The teenager says his father has been a key influence on his development. 'I watch his old matches to learn from him,' he said. Nabil Baha played for clubs in Portugal and Spain during his career and says he is demanding of his son. 'Sometimes I'm tough on him. I want to help him improve his attacking play,' he said. The striker faced criticism after failing to score in group-stage matches against Zambia and Tanzania, but his father defended him. 'If he wasn't good enough, he wouldn't have been selected. He delivers when it matters. His numbers speak for themselves,' he said. In the semi-final against Côte d'Ivoire, Baha converted a penalty in the shootout. His father admitted he could not watch the moment. 'I don't enjoy watching players miss penalties, especially when it's my son,' he said. Born in Málaga in 2009, Baha began his youth career at FUS Rabat before joining Málaga CF and later Real Betis in July 2024 on a three-year deal. His mother, former model Farah Frabian, was a Miss Morocco judge in 2014. His sister Maïssa is part of Barcelona's academy and represents Morocco at U13 level. Tags: nabil bahau17 afconU17 MoroccoZiyad Baha
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
🇶🇦 MARCA: Qatar Sets Its Sights Again on Acquiring Málaga CF
🇶🇦 MARCA: Qatar Sets Its Sights Again on Acquiring Málaga CF This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the group behind Paris Saint-Germain, has set its sights on Málaga CF once again. According to Sky, the Qatari entity is negotiating with Abdullah Al-Thani to acquire the Andalusian club for around 80 million euros. This move is part of their diversification strategy, after ruling out Valencia CF due to its high debt. Advertisement The emirate's interest is not new: in 2023, they already explored this possibility, but the negotiations did not prosper. Now, with Málaga in the Second Division and Al-Thani willing to sell, the scenario seems more favorable. Among the conditions of QSI's offer is the assumption of pending debts, a key incentive for the sheikh. Sources close to the matter assure that Al-Thani sees this sale as a definitive exit after years of criticism. Abdullah Al-Thani, owner since 2010, has had a tumultuous relationship with Málaga and its fans. His management left the club in a delicate economic situation. Now, a new door opens to new ownership on the Costa del Sol. 📸 FRANCK FIFE - AFP or licensors
