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2025 will not be remembered fondly by Valencia supporters, as the team once again failed to meet the high expectations of their demanding fans. Struggling with form and looking relegation candidates at the turn of the year, a change in management late in 2024 did stem the tide of poor results, but as the year […]

Back in 1980, Valencia CF beat Nottingham Forest over 2 legs to win what was then called the ‘European Super Cup’ (UEFA Super Cup). Valencia CF were the first Spanish side to win the European Supercup. At the time, it was a competition where the winner of the European Cup would play the winner of […]

The third biggest city in Spain has not had much to shout about in football terms in recent years, but two occasions that are always instantly recognisable to Valencia and Levante fans are the dates the teams clash in La Liga. The latest match-up was the 150th between both teams, counting both official and friendly […]

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, […]