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Málaga

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Full name	Málaga Club de Fútbol, S.A.D.
Nickname(s)	Los Boquerones (The Anchovies)
Founded	1948 (as Club Atlético Malagueño)
Ground	La Rosaleda, Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Capacity	28,963
President	Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani
Manager	Manuel Pellegrini
League	La Liga
2011–12	La Liga, 4th
Website	http://www.malagacf.com
Home colours Away colours Third colours
Current season

Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.

Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares the same fan base and traditions, although in legal terms it's a different entity with a separate register and another founding date, that of its former reserve team, Atlético Malagueño. As such, after the 20 seasons in La Liga, 29 in Segunda División, and nine in Tercera División played by the now defunct CD Málaga, the current Málaga CF has played nine seasons in La Liga three in Segunda División, three in Segunda División B and one in Tercera División. They also won the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2002 and qualified for the following season's UEFA Cup, reaching the quarter-final stages.

In 2006 Lorenzo Sanz, a former Real Madrid president, purchased a 97% holding in the club and then appointed his son Fernando Sanz, the former captain of the team, as club president. The club was again sold in June 2010, as Qatari investor, Abdullah bin Nasser bin Abdullah Al Ahmed Al Thani, bought the club from Sanz.

The club, which has a reserve team, Atlético Malagueño, also has a sizeable British following, mainly down to the large amount of British expats residing on the Costa del Sol.

Málaga participated in the 2009 Peace Cup, held in Andalusia, with Seville, Huelva, Jerez and Málaga the host venues. Málaga were drawn against English team Aston Villa and the Mexicans Atlante. Málaga beat Aston Villa but lost to Atlante and finished bottom of their group.

History

• Main article: History of CD Málaga

Club replacement in 1992

CD Málaga had a reserve club, founded on May 25, 1948 when CD Málaga took over a junior club, CD Santo Tomás, with the purpose of establishing a reserve team. The club was renamed Club Atlético Malagueño, reviving the name of one of the two clubs that had merged to form CD Málaga in 1933.

During the 1959-60 season, CA Malagueño and CD Málaga found themselves together in the third level. As a reserve team, the former should have been relegated. To avoid this, they separated from their parent club and registered as an independent club with the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

In 1992, when CD Málaga dissolved after financial difficulties, CA Malagueño continued playing. The 1992-93 season saw them playing in Tercera División Group 9. After a successful campaign, the club was promoted to Segunda División B. However, the following season the club was relegated again and, facing financial difficulties, were in danger of folding. On December 19, 1993, in a referendum, the club's members voted in favour of changing names and, on June 29, 1994 CA Malagueño changed their name to Málaga Club de Fútbol S.A.D., becoming an official successor to what was previously called Club Deportivo Málaga.

Rise to prominence in the early 2000's

In the early 2000s Málaga, were a club rich in youth and top quality players, and boasted a more modern and developed stadium. Although they never pushed for a Champions League place, Málaga were always successful under the hugely popular Joaquín Peiró.

They made a solitary appearance in the UEFA Intertoto Cup in 2002, clinching their only official trophy by beating Gent, Willem II and an improving Villarreal CF. Málaga's run in the UEFA Cup wa something of an overachievement, and ended in a defeat on penalties in the quarter-finals to Boavista F.C., after beating FK Željezničar Sarajevo, (who had been eliminated from the Champions League by Newcastle United), Amica Wronki, Leeds United (after a 2-1 win at Elland Road, courtesy of 2 Julio Dely Valdés goals) and AEK Athens.

After Peiró's retirement, a mass exodus slowly started. Dario Silva, Kiki Musampa, Dely Valdés and Pedro Contreras all left the club. Juande Ramos took over as coach and oversaw a 5-1 home thrashing of FC Barcelona, the club's biggest victory against the Catalan giants, with a hat-trick from loanee Salva Ballesta (who would end up missing out on the Pichichi Trophy by just 2 goals). However, Ramos left for Sevilla FC and Gregorio Manzano took charge.

Slow decline and financial issues

Although steering Málaga to their second consecutive 10th-placed finish, Manzano could not prevent a lacklustre side from being relegated, and they finished bottom of the league with a paltry 24 points to their name.

Málaga began the new second division season well. However, their form dipped dramatically and for two of the remaining six weeks were in the relegation zone. Málaga managed to address this situation and survived their first Segunda season.

The 2007–08 Segunda División also began impressively, with seven straight victories. Málaga seemed to be on track for promotion but, after another slump in form, they were overtaken as leaders by CD Numancia. They needed victory in their final game, at home to CD Tenerife, to guarantee promotion. Two goals from Antonio Hidalgo secured a 2–1 triumph and Málaga returned to the top flight as runners-up.

The arrival of Sheikh Al Thani

Málaga Club de Fútbol’s financial constraints led President and major shareholder, Fernando Sanz, to look for investors. He travelled to Doha (Qatar) to meet Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani, a well-known businessman from the Qatari Royal Family. After the sale of shares, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani was announced as the new owner of Málaga Club de Fútbol on 25th June 2010, however he wasn’t officially named as President until the General Shareholders Meeting on 27th July. The new Board of Administration was configured with Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani as President, Abdullah Ghubn as Vice President and Adviser, and Sheikh Nasser Al-Thani as third advisory member. José Carlos Pérez Fernández and Francisco Martín Aguilar continued to represent the Club, as members of the Advisory Board.

Following this first season of transition, where there were numerous changes to all parts of the Club, Málaga Club de Fútbol took a step forward in their bid to become an international entity in 2011/12. The agreement with UNESCO, signed on 1st June 2011, converted the Club into an ambassador of peace, equality and sporting values amongst young people all over the world.

The arrival of high-profile players and international recognition, has converted Málaga Club de Fútbol into a major sports structure, with the highest level of growth of any European team, under the presidency of Sheikh Abdullah Al Thani. The commitment to training in La Academia del Málaga Club de Fútbol, on an academic, personal and sporting level for young players all over Málaga province, is a fundamental part of the project.

During the 2011/12 season, on 9th February 2012, José Carlos Pérez Fernández, a fine example of professionalism and unconditional love for Málaga, passed away. He led the team under the denominations of Club Deportivo Málaga and Málaga Club de Fútbol. Involved and very passionate about the Club, he defended the Blue and Whites tirelessly until the day he died. A tribute to Pérez was held in La Rosaleda on 12th February 2012, in an emotional League encounter, which ended in a victory for Málaga Club de Fútbol against RCD Mallorca (3-1).

After a brilliant season, which the ‘Malaguistas’ enjoyed with their team, on 13th May 2012, Manuel Pellegrini’s team achieved the highest classification in Málaga history, after they beat Sporting de Gijón in La Rosaleda (1-0) in the last League match of the season. Their fourth place in the League saw them qualify for the Champions League play-offs in 2012/13. Two weeks before, the team was guaranteed a place in European football. For the second time in the history of Málaga football, the first directly, Málaga will be taking part in continental competition. Al-Thani’s project has achieved its first goal in just two years.

Affiliated clubs

The following clubs are currently affiliated with Málaga CF:

• Real Jaén (2011–present)
• Córdoba CF (2011–present)
• C.D. Palestino (2012−present)

Andalusia Derby

Honours

• UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1
  • 2002
• Segunda División:
  • Winners 1998–99: 1
  • Runners-Up 2007–08: 1
• Segunda División B: Group IV
  • Winners 1997-98: 1
• Trofeo Costa del Sol: 4
  • 2005, 2008, 2010, 2011

Honours CD Málaga

• Ricardo Zamora Trophy: 1
  • 1971–72 (Deusto)
• Segunda División
  • Winners 1987–88: 1
  • Runners-Up 1948–49, 1969–70, 1978–79: 3
• Segunda División Group 2
  • Winners 1951–52, 1966–67: 2
  • Runners-Up 1961–62, 1964–65: 2
• Trofeo Costa del Sol: 3
  • 1963, 1971, 1974

Note: CD Málaga material trophies and belongings are now possession of Málaga CF, placed in its display cabinet

Trofeo Costa del Sol

Between 1961 and 1983 the club organised its own summer tournament, the Trofeo Costa del Sol. The former CD Málaga won this competition themselves on three occasions, beating Real Madrid, Red Star Belgrade and Derby County in the finals. After a long time of inactivity from 1983 onwards, the competition was revived in 2003. Since then, the current Málaga CF has won the competition on three occasions, beating Newcastle United F.C., Real Betis Balompie and Parma FC in the finals. The six trophies are currently placed together in Málaga CF display cabinet.

Shirt sponsor

On 27 August 2009, Málaga CF announced that they had signed a three year sponsorship agreement with gambling company William Hill, where the William Hill brand will be displayed on the front of the Málaga CF shirts. The contract however ended already in 17 September 2010 as the new Málaga ownership didn't want to continue with a company dealing with gambling as it was against his religion. Málaga made a sponsorship agreement with UNESCO on June 2011.

Current squad

The numbers are established according to the official website: www.malagacf.es and www.lfp.es

As of 15 May 2012

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 25 | style="text-align: center" | MF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  IRQ | style="padding-right:15px;" | Nashat Akram

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 1 | style="text-align: center" | GK | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ESP | style="padding-right:15px;" | Rubén Martínez

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 2 | style="text-align: center" | DF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ESP | style="padding-right:15px;" | Jesús Gámez (captain)

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 3 | style="text-align: center" | DF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  BRA | style="padding-right:15px;" | Weligton (vice-captain)

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 5 | style="text-align: center" | DF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ARG | style="padding-right:15px;" | Martín Demichelis

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 6 | style="text-align: center" | MF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ESP | style="padding-right:15px;" | Ignacio Camacho

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 7 | style="text-align: center" | MF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ESP | style="padding-right:15px;" | Joaquín Sánchez

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 8 | style="text-align: center" | MF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  FRA | style="padding-right:15px;" | Jérémy Toulalan

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 11 | style="text-align: center" | FW | style="padding-right:15px;" |  URU | style="padding-right:15px;" | Sebastián Fernández

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 12 | style="text-align: center" | MF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ESP | style="padding-right:15px;" | Santi Cazorla

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 13 | style="text-align: center" | GK | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ARG | style="padding-right:15px;" | Willy Caballero

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 14 | style="text-align: center" | DF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  NED | style="padding-right:15px;" | Joris Mathijsen

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 15 | style="text-align: center" | DF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ESP | style="padding-right:15px;" | Nacho Monreal

|- class="vcard agent" | style="text-align: center" | 16 | style="text-align: center" | MF | style="padding-right:15px;" |  ITA | style="padding-right:15px;" | Enzo Maresca |} | style="background-color:var(--background-color-base, #FFFFFF); color: inherit; vertical-align:top;"|

No.	Pos.	Nation	Player
17	MF	POR	Duda (vice-captain)
18	MF	POR	Eliseu
19	MF	BRA	Júlio Baptista
20	MF	ARG	Diego Buonanotte
21	DF	ESP	Sergio Sánchez
22	MF	ESP	Isco
23	FW	VEN	Salomón Rondón
25	GK	CMR	Carlos Kameni
26	FW	ESP	Juanmi Jiménez
27	MF	ESP	Francisco Portillo
28	MF	ESP	Recio

|}

Out on loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player — MF  ESP Javi López (at Real Jaén) — MF  BRA Sandro Silva (at Internacional)

Personnel

Current technical staff

See also Category:Málaga CF managers

Position	Staff
Head Coach	Manuel Pellegrini
Assistant Coach	Rubén Cousillas
General Manager	Fernando Hierro
Sporting Director	Antonio Fernández
Fitness Trainer	José Cabello Rodríguez
Goalkeeper Coach	Xabi Mancisidor
Technical Assistant	Vicente Valcarce

Last updated: 13 July 2011
Source: Málaga CF

Seasons

Recent seasons

Season		Pos.	Pl.	W	D	L	GS	GA	P	Spanish Cup	Europe		Notes
1999-00	1D	12	38	11	15	12	55	50	48	2nd Round
2000–01	1D	8	38	16	8	14	60	61	56	2nd Round
2001–02	1D	10	38	13	14	11	44	44	53	Round of 32
2002–03	1D	14	38	11	13	14	44	49	46	Round of 32	UC	quarter-final
2003–04	1D	10	38	15	6	17	50	55	51	Round of 16
2004–05	1D	10	38	15	6	17	40	48	51	Round of 32
2005–06	1D	20	38	5	9	24	36	68	24	3rd Round			relegated
2006–07	2D	15	42	14	13	15	49	50	55	Round of 16
2007–08	2D	2	42	20	12	10	58	42	72	Round of 32			promoted
2008–09	1D	8	38	15	10	13	55	59	55	Round of 32
2009–10	1D	17	38	7	16	15	42	48	37	Round of 16
2010–11	1D	11	38	13	7	18	54	68	46	Round of 16
2011−12	1D	4	38	17	7	14	54	53	58	Round of 16

Season to season (Former CD Málaga)

• As Fútbol Club Malagueño

• As Club Deportivo Malacitano

• As Club Deportivo Málaga

Season to season (Current Málaga CF)

(From 1948 to 1994, Málaga CF was known as Club Atlético Malagueño)

• As Club Atlético Malagueño (as reserve team of CD Málaga)

• As Club Atlético Malagueño (as independent team)

• As Málaga Club de Fútbol

• As CD Málaga:
• 20 seasons in the La Liga
• 31 season in the Segunda División
• 9 season in the Tercera División

• As Málaga CF:

(as reserve team of CD Málaga)

• 37 season in Tercera División
• 7 seasons in Categorías Regionales

(as independent team)

• 11 seasons in La Liga
• 3 seasons in Segunda División
• 4 seasons in Segunda División B
• 2 season in Tercera División

Stadium information

• Main article: Estadio La Rosaleda

Selected former players

(This list includes players of CD Málaga and current Málaga CF)

see also Category:CD Málaga footballers
see also Category:Málaga CF footballers

Selected former coaches

(This list includes managers of CD Málaga and current Málaga CF)

see also Category:CD Málaga managers
see also Category:Málaga CF managers

See also

• Atlético Malagueño
• CD Málaga
• Trofeo Costa del Sol
• Football in Spain

References

1. "Real Jaén C.F y Málaga C.F. estrechan sus lazos". realjaen.com (in Spanish). {{cite web}}: Text "retrieved 2011-06-26" ignored (help)
2. "Málaga C.F. y Córdoba C.F. abren un marco de colaboración". malagacf.com (in Spanish). {{cite web}}: Text "retrieved 2011-06-27" ignored (help)
3. "Ya comenzó La Academia del Málaga". malagachile.cl (in Spanish). {{cite web}}: Text "retrieved 2012-03-22" ignored (help)
4. "Malaga sign William Hill sponsor deal". footballshirtculture.com. Retrieved 2009-10-23.

External links

• Official website Template:En icon
• Málaga at La Liga Template:Es icon Template:En icon
• Futbolme team profile Template:Es icon
• International supporters' site Template:En icon
• History of Football in Málaga Template:Es icon
• Foro Malaguistas Template:Es icon
• Unofficial website
• Trofeo Costa del Sol Template:Es icon
• Trofeo Ciudad de Torcal Template:Es icon
• Fan's Blog
• The on-line trading cards collection of Málaga C.F!

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