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HOW the mighty have fallen as Malaga FC, one time flying high in the first rank of La Liga, were officially demoted to the third tier of Spanish football on Sunday May 21.

It wasn’t even a close shave as they were effectively eight points (on goal difference) away from safety and whilst the previous season they just missed promotion back into the top tier, this season has been disastrous.

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THE management and staff join with the members of the Costa Press Club in sending our condolences to the family of press club President Jesper Sander Pedersen who passed away following a short stay in hospital in Malaga.

Jesper was president of the club for much of its 21 years. His enthusiasm for a liberal media and the integration of foreign nationalities into Costa del Sol life abounded.

er to create an incredible performance,” Solange explained.

Tickets for the festival, supported by Almuñecar Council’s Cultural Department, are now available for purchase from the Solange Janssens Professional Dance School. Guests can visit the school between 4pm and 6pm daily to secure tickets, or purchase them at the venue up to an hour before the event begins.

He dedicated much of his personal and professional time tirelessly making people feel welcome, always with a smile and genuine interest.

Our thoughts go out to his wife Rocío, their son Jakob and Jesper’s family and friends at this difficult time.

A mass for Jesper was held at the Torremolinos cemetery on Tuesday May 23.

Just 10 years ago under the management of Manuel Pellegrini, the team made it to the quarter finals of the Champions League, but after he jumped ship for better things at Manchester City, they have been on a slippery slope.

An injection of cash from the club’s Qatari owners has not been forthcoming, so they are back in the third tier for the first time since 1998.

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