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José Manuel Monteiro da Veiga is a former professional goalkeeper whose career spanned Portugal, Spain, England and Cape Verde. A product of Benfica’s academy, he made his mark at Levante UD, joining the club in 1998 and playing a key role while becoming a steady presence over multiple seasons in Spain. After returning to Portugal […]

A local lad, Juan Sánchez was born and bred in the town of Aldaia (near Valencia) and still lives there. He came through the ranks of VCF Academy and joined the first team in the 1992-93 season.  During his playing days with Valencia CF, he won the Super Cup (1999-2000), La Liga (2001-02 and 2003-04), […]

The local basketball fraternity received some exciting news recently with the confirmation that the restaurant chain ‘Foster’s Hollywood’ will become a major sponsor for the Valencian federation. The company was created in 1971 by three Americans living in Spain, and specializes in the kind of cuisine you would find typical to the United States. Although […]

The first international break of the new season looked like it could be a timely hiatus for Valencia, as it gave the club time to prepare for their next La Liga game away to FC Barcelona. Fate also seemed to be playing into Valencia’s hands with the match getting played in the 6,000 capacity Johan […]

The timing of the international break can often impact a club in either a positive or negative way. For Valencia, it is hard to decide which side the balance of the scales have swung this time around. The team have started with the proverbial “hat-trick” of results, a win, a loss and a draw in […]

The question on every Valencia supporter’s mind is “What kind of season will Valencia have?” Many find themselves unable to give a decisive answer. The bookmakers consider the club closer to relegation candidates than league winners and pre-season matches have not given many clues away, with one win on home soil and no victories away […]

What is the allure that draws so many towards the Mestalla? We asked John Howden, esteemed sports writer for ‘24/7 Valencia’ and CEO of Cricket España, for his take on the world of Valencia CF at the legendary  stadium.  24/7 VALENCIA: How did you become involved with VCF?  JOHN HOWDEN: When I moved to Spain, […]

This very special  match has been organized by the legendary Rainer Bonhof. He was a key player for both clubs during his playing career. He emphasises:“ A piece of my heart is in Valencia . On 2nd of August, the two teams of my life will be there. The stadium will be packed. I was in […]

Santa Pola has been the stage for the Suma Beach Sprint Regional Championship, which was attended by more than a hundred athletes last weekend! This is a very particular type of rowing in which the participants must start and finish the course on the sand. The test: it took place on the popular Gran Playa of […]

Santa Pola will host the Suma Beach Sprint 2025 Regional Championship on Saturday, July 26th, and Sunday, July 27th. This sporting event is organised by the Rowing Federation of the Valencian Community and the Santa Pola Nautical Club, with sponsorship from Suma Gestión Tributaria. Around 100 rowers from seven clubs across the region will compete […]