Málaga CF is in the spotlight with statements from the state's top sports official, the return of a key forward, and renewed institutional backing. According to Sport.es, the president of Spain's Superior Sports Council (CSD), José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, spoke about the club at an event in Málaga this Wednesday.
What did the CSD president say about Málaga?
José Manuel Rodríguez Uribes, president of the CSD, took part in a talk organized by the Málaga Sports Journalists Association. The official presented a gift to the club for its promotion to the First Division last campaign, which was collected by Málaga CF's general director, Kike Pérez. "I'm glad Málaga is in the Primera, it was about time," Uribes stated, as reported by La Opinión de Málaga.
When asked about the prolonged judicial administration the club has been under for over six years, the CSD president chose not to comment. "It's a topic I should neither give an opinion on nor get involved in," he noted. Uribes also referred to the city of Málaga's withdrawal from being a host for the 2030 World Cup, saying he understood the decision. The team now faces its fixtures schedule, which includes an upcoming home match against Athletic Club on November 29th.
When is Adrián Niño back from his injury?
Mundo Deportivo reports positive news for Málaga's attack. Forward Adrián Niño has recovered from the muscle injury that kept him out for the first four matchdays of LaLiga EA Sports. The player is now training normally and has a strong chance of being available for Sunday's match against Celta de Vigo at Balaídos.
Niño was Málaga's second-top scorer last season, netting 12 goals, only behind Carlos Ruiz, 'Chupete'. He was injured in the 12th minute of a friendly in the Costa del Sol Tournament against English side Fulham. His absence was felt in the games against Atlético de Madrid, Deportivo, Real Madrid, and Levante. His return is a significant boost for a squad whose details you can check on our squad page.
How are institutions renewing their support for the club?
Málaga's main public administrations symbolically renewed their backing for Málaga CF for the 26/27 season. According to Sport.es, the club welcomed representatives from the City Council, the Provincial Council, and the Andalusian Regional Government to La Rosaleda on Wednesday for the traditional handing over of season tickets.
General director Kike Pérez accompanied Mayor Francisco de la Torre, Provincial Council President Francisco Salado, and Andalusian Government Delegate Patricia Navarro. A protocol photo was taken on the pitch, where the institutions conveyed their trust in the sporting project. The City Council, the Provincial Council, and the Regional Government maintain their institutional collaboration and sponsorship with the club. Málaga CF publicly thanked this continued support, which it considers key for the entity's growth. The team, currently competing in the top flight, aims to consolidate its position, something that can be followed in the standings.
Adrián Niño's recovery comes at an important moment, right before a trip to Vigo to face Celta.
