Deep in the recesses of Mestalla lies a sealed room. A large metal door is the only way in or out. Inside, more than 100 years of Valencia history in the form of contracts, newspaper articles, photos and other documents are organised in drawers and on shelves that touch the ceiling.
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Blue skies, fresh air and sunshine. Valencia’s weather is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts almost all year round. And with dedicated cycling paths leading to major landmarks, it’s no surprise to see citizens and tourists alike pedalling towards the best spots in town.
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No one can afford to spend during a pandemic, much less sponsor a financially-riddled football club. Hell, there may not even be any cash to save. So it was crunch time for Valencia, who desperately needed a new shirt sponsor after the Spanish government outlawed betting deals for LaLiga teams at the end of the 2020/21 season.
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Valencia CF Femenino were on the ropes. On a sunny morning at Estadio Antonio Puchades in November last year, powerhouses Atletico Madrid Femenino rained attack after attack on the home side. Time and again, they were repelled by feisty defending.
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Gabriel Paulista may be uncompromising during games, but off the pitch, the gentle giant revealed an amusing side to him. When Batzine sat down for a chat with the centre-back, he shared a few nuggets that got everyone laughing. Here are some quickfire questions we posed to the 30-year-old! Would you rather score from the […]
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There is no dismissing that sense of deja vu. Valencia will kick off a third consecutive season with a new head coach at the helm – that is, if you don’t count Albert Celades’ appointment a month into the 2019/20 season – this weekend.
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The traditional centre-back is tall and imposing. The modern day version possesses magnetic feet to play composed passes out of defence. VCF Mestalla defender Cristhian Mosquera has all that and more in his locker. Defending has been an obsession for as long as he remembers. While most of his peers enjoyed the thrill of scoring […]
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Gabriel Paulista arrived in London from Villarreal all alone in January 2015. The then-24-year-old did not speak a word of English nor know anyone there. All he knew was football. And that Arsene Wenger was there to welcome him.
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First came Chinese company Sailun Tyre. Then came Asia-based betting firm BK8. There is a common pattern there. Valencia have not so much waded as dived into the Asian market over the last 2 years.
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Midfield sentinel. Andrea Pirlo’s partner-in-crime. Serie A, Champions League and World Cup winner. Hothead. Gennaro Gattuso is a man of many monikers, one whose passion and talent cannot be questioned.
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