Giants Among Men: Three Los Che legends
With a century-long history, it’s no surprise that Valencia CF has had its share of legendary players. Here are three such players whose names have …Read More »
The impending metamorphosis of football and academies
Football academies may cease to function in the same manner in the near future. While many had opined that the Covid-19 crisis would open the …Read More »
Piccini looks good, but Kang In needs fashion rescue: Jose Gaya tells all
We’re all familiar with Valencia players on the pitch, but what are they like off it? Batzine sat down with Jose Gaya and asked him …Read More »
Why Mangala hates playing against Suarez
Eliaquim Mangala is built like a tank, bouncing opponents out of the way like they’re made of air. But even he could not escape the …Read More »
The secret ingredient bonding Valencians to their football club
It was just a week to Christmas in 2019 and at a hospital in Valencia, the likes of Goncalo Guedes, Cristiano Piccini and Ferran Torres …Read More »
Why the LaLiga referees are always blowing the whistle on Eliaquim Mangala
When Eliaquim Mangala’s contract ended with Manchester City last year, it was not difficult for the French centre-back to decide where he wanted to play …Read More »
Los Che support Valencia city’s Covid-19 battle with Peter Lim donation
With protective gear supplies rapidly depleting in Spain, Valencia owner Peter Lim has donated 50,000 face masks and 300 thermometers to local hospitals, as the …Read More »
Potential loss of TV money from Covid-19 would hit all European football clubs: Anil Murthy
Drastic cuts in television money due to the Covid-19 pandemic would deliver the greatest blow to European elite football, said Valencia president Anil Murthy. So if the …Read More »
Empty stadium? Two matches a week? Game on – Valencia want to finish season: Anil Murthy
Valencia want to fight to the last match to get back into the Champions League, even if it means playing 2 matches a week and …Read More »
Gaya: One day you are champion, next day you are nothing
Before the Covid-19 pandemic swept across Spain and hit Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya, he sat down with Batzine to tackle 5 quick questions. The …Read More »
Valencia academy boys keep fit and spirits up with #StayHomeChallenge
Valencia’s academy boys might be stuck at home, but in no way are they slacking off. From jump squats to dribbling drills and shot-blocking practices …Read More »
From Paranoid to Paragon – How Valencia tackled Covid-19
When Valencia cancelled all first-team’s non-sporting public activities more than 2 weeks ago, it was criticised for being overly cautious, even paranoid. But members of …Read More »
Diakhaby the villain as Valencia bow out of Champions League with Atalanta loss
When he signed from Lyon in 2018, centre-back Moucktar Diakhaby was heralded as Valencia’s future defensive lynchpin. But he could well have played his last …Read More »
