We couldn’t just stop at three. With so many players to choose from in the Che’s extensive history, here’s another trio of players who deserve to be called “legends”. 1. Faas Wilkes The only non-Spaniard on this list, Wilkes was the first international player to set foot on Mestalla in 1953. His status, however, came […]
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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 echoed across the Mestalla. 1. David Villa Any self-respecting football fan out there will know his name. Not only has he had an illustrious career in several prestigious clubs, he […]
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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 to dish the dirt on his fellow teammates. Who has the best taste in music? Rodrigo Moreno. He usually plays the music in the dressing room and on the bus. […]
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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 Covid-19 pandemic when he became one of the first players in Spain to be afflicted with the virus. Valencia’s towering No.4 answered 5 questions with Batzine before he was tested […]
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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 secret of his success: Never be complacent. Good advice in these extraordinary times. We wish him a speedy recovery. What’s the best advice you’ve received? Be humble – my parents […]
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I’d never been a football fan until of late. My only exposure, like most non-followers, had been to the FIFA World Cup. The event was generally worth watching because of the high-stakes play and the gathering of nations. I remembered staying up as late as 4am in Singapore to catch a match, to see if […]
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A Comical Lawsuit Valencia CF’s football crest has been in use since the club started, albeit as a different iteration. Yet, American comics publisher DC Comics tried to sue Valencia CF for using the bat symbol! Too bad that Batman was only created in 1939 — too late for Valencia to steal the look. The […]
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