WITH a view to promote sporting activities and expand its reach in Qatar, Spain’s Malaga Club de Fútbol participated in the just-concluded Aspire4sport exhibition.
Bought recently by Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser al Thani for €10.5million, the club currently plays in Spanish La Liga league.
Victor Varela Luiz, communications director of Malaga FC, said: “This is for the first time in the history of the club that we are having an investor from the Middle East region.
We want to consolidate the club in La Liga and aspire for greater heights.” The Spanish league is quite popular around the world with soccer giants like Barcelona and Real Madrid on its rolls.
Malaga officials are hoping to create a fan base in Qatar and in other parts of the region.
Lauding the efforts of Sheikh Abdullah al Thani at Malaga who has also inherited the club’s debt of €36 million, Varela said: “Since his arrival there has been a radical change in the sporting activities of the club.
Its budget has increased from €30m to €70m.” “Sheikh Abdullah al Thani has said that his goal would be to help Malaga FC consolidate its presence on the Primmera Division and fulfill the hopes of its teeming fans around the world with great professionalism and hard work,” said Luiz.
“A new beginning has been made by getting the services of former Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini and with the recruitment of new players,” added Luiz.
Luiz said that the club had experienced a manifold jump in facilities with the arrival of Sheikh al Thani.
“A new turf of good quality has been laid and noted professionals have been hired to maintain it,” said Varela.
“All the facilities used by trainers and players have been refurbished.
The locker rooms of hosts as well as visitors have been renovated; gymnasium, video areas, anti-doping laboratory and trainers’ offices have all been enlarged and refurbished,” said communications director of Malaga FC.
He said that improvements had also been made in the infrastructure earmarked for fans with a special section dedicated for the disabled people.
“Besides, a new state-of-the-art public address system has been acquired from the Johannesburg stadium which will provide a good audio visual experience to the spectators,” he added.
Established in 1948, Malaga is currently ranked 16th on the points table in La Liga this season and is a modest club whose highest rank had been seventh.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
David Bouland wins with Hibah
Alban de Mieulle trained Hibah under the able riding skills of David
Bouland had a memorable day winning the feature race of the of the
30th race meeting(Emir Festival Races) under the patronage of H.H
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani. The race which witnessed a
thrilling finish saw Hibah edged Aziz to register an impressive
victory at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Wednesday.
It was the aggressive riding skills of jockey David Bouland which was
the key in Hibah emerging triumphant in the QR 200,000 prize money
contest run over a distance of 1,850 metres.
Hibah, ridden by David Bouland, had benefited from an early lead over
Aziz. And at this stage David Bouland was unfazed among the bunch of
horses behind. He made his move only when the contenders turned
towards the homestretch.
With the race approaching the final furlong, Hibah still held the
advantage as David Bouland’s assertive and imposing skill handling
Hibah allowed it to maintain lead over Aziz who tried effortlessly but
could only reduce the distance to one margin.
The preceding race for the final race of the evening at the New Rayyan
track was set alive in the day with some other races that were keenly
contested.
The Local Bred Pure Arabian Graduation race saw George Mikhalides’s
ward Helu al maany coming out with an impressive run .It took Bruno
Marchands’ good riding skills to see off the challenge posed by Wa’ad
ridden by Adrie de vries in the 1,000 metres run.
Jassim al-Ghazali trained Granary extended her winning run by scooping
a 13th victory from 15 starts.
It was a thrilling stuff as Granary under the excellent riding skills
of Stephen Ladjadj outpaced a 12- horse field to win the Thoroughbred
Fillies and Mares Championship in an exciting fashion at the Racing
and Equestrian Club.
Baraari tried fighting a close battle in the final furlong but it was
not be as French rider Ladjadj consistent form had earlier seen him
cart away victory with Monital nefos in the Thoroughbred Handicap
race.
Julian Smart schooled Mythical Border posted an impressive win by
taking Thoroughbred Stakes (Four-year-olds only) and overall second in
her short career so far.
Mythical Border was running a seven-furlong race and was well balanced
enjoying this distance race. With the horses entering the homestretch,
Mythical Border displayed great amount of acceleration as it was
closely followed by Mdawee .
The H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Thani owned Mythical Border won
convincingly in a head distance.
In the opening race of the evening which was an exclusive one for
Qatari jockeys was won by Muzahim. The Ibrahim al-Malki trained
Muzahim swept past the field to record a start-to-finish victory in
the Thoroughbred Stakes race.
Qatari rider Salem al-Marri was good while guiding Muzahim to victory
with Nawaif, Mnif and al bidah running close to the winner. With Al
Marri’s good riding skills were on view, Muzahim won by a head
distance..
Results;
1st race: Muzahim (Salem al-Marri) 1, Nawaif Al Naif 2, Mnif 3, Al
Bidah 4. Won by: Hd, ½, Hd. Time: 1:43.34. Trained by: Ibrahim
al-Malki. Owned by: Ibrahim Saeed al-Malki
2nd race: Monita Al Nefos (Stephen Ladjadj) 1, Qadir 2, Al Eklil 3,
Battal 4. Won by: 2, Nk, 1. Time: 1:40.05. Trained by: Jassim
al-Ghazali. Owned by: Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Attiya
3rd race: Granary (Stephen Ladjadj) 1, Baraari 2, Monoliza 3, Dream
Sea 4. Won by: 2 ½, 5, Hd. Time: 1:24.57. Trained by: Jassim
al-Ghazali. Owned by: Ahmed Fawaz Ahmed al-Attiyah
4th race: Mythical Border (Adrie de Vries) 1, Midawee 2, Feelin Fab 3,
Importer 4. Won by: Hd, 1 ½, 2. Time: 1:25. Trained by: Julian Smart.
Owned by: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Thani
5th race: Helu al Maany (Bruno Marchand) 1, Wa’ad ASF 2, Al Shiqardy
3, Rau’ed 4, Won by: ¾ , ¾, ½. Time: 1.07.76, Trained by:George
Mikhalides. Owned by: Sheikh Mohammed bin Mishal bin Hamad al Thani
6th race: Hibah (David Bouland)1, Aziz Asf 2, Next Sakbe 3, Zorban 4,
Won by: Time: Trained by: Alban de Mieulle. Owned by: Sheikh Khalifa
bin Abdullah bin Khalifa al
Bouland had a memorable day winning the feature race of the of the
30th race meeting(Emir Festival Races) under the patronage of H.H
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani. The race which witnessed a
thrilling finish saw Hibah edged Aziz to register an impressive
victory at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Wednesday.
It was the aggressive riding skills of jockey David Bouland which was
the key in Hibah emerging triumphant in the QR 200,000 prize money
contest run over a distance of 1,850 metres.
Hibah, ridden by David Bouland, had benefited from an early lead over
Aziz. And at this stage David Bouland was unfazed among the bunch of
horses behind. He made his move only when the contenders turned
towards the homestretch.
With the race approaching the final furlong, Hibah still held the
advantage as David Bouland’s assertive and imposing skill handling
Hibah allowed it to maintain lead over Aziz who tried effortlessly but
could only reduce the distance to one margin.
The preceding race for the final race of the evening at the New Rayyan
track was set alive in the day with some other races that were keenly
contested.
The Local Bred Pure Arabian Graduation race saw George Mikhalides’s
ward Helu al maany coming out with an impressive run .It took Bruno
Marchands’ good riding skills to see off the challenge posed by Wa’ad
ridden by Adrie de vries in the 1,000 metres run.
Jassim al-Ghazali trained Granary extended her winning run by scooping
a 13th victory from 15 starts.
It was a thrilling stuff as Granary under the excellent riding skills
of Stephen Ladjadj outpaced a 12- horse field to win the Thoroughbred
Fillies and Mares Championship in an exciting fashion at the Racing
and Equestrian Club.
Baraari tried fighting a close battle in the final furlong but it was
not be as French rider Ladjadj consistent form had earlier seen him
cart away victory with Monital nefos in the Thoroughbred Handicap
race.
Julian Smart schooled Mythical Border posted an impressive win by
taking Thoroughbred Stakes (Four-year-olds only) and overall second in
her short career so far.
Mythical Border was running a seven-furlong race and was well balanced
enjoying this distance race. With the horses entering the homestretch,
Mythical Border displayed great amount of acceleration as it was
closely followed by Mdawee .
The H H Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Thani owned Mythical Border won
convincingly in a head distance.
In the opening race of the evening which was an exclusive one for
Qatari jockeys was won by Muzahim. The Ibrahim al-Malki trained
Muzahim swept past the field to record a start-to-finish victory in
the Thoroughbred Stakes race.
Qatari rider Salem al-Marri was good while guiding Muzahim to victory
with Nawaif, Mnif and al bidah running close to the winner. With Al
Marri’s good riding skills were on view, Muzahim won by a head
distance..
Results;
1st race: Muzahim (Salem al-Marri) 1, Nawaif Al Naif 2, Mnif 3, Al
Bidah 4. Won by: Hd, ½, Hd. Time: 1:43.34. Trained by: Ibrahim
al-Malki. Owned by: Ibrahim Saeed al-Malki
2nd race: Monita Al Nefos (Stephen Ladjadj) 1, Qadir 2, Al Eklil 3,
Battal 4. Won by: 2, Nk, 1. Time: 1:40.05. Trained by: Jassim
al-Ghazali. Owned by: Mohammed bin Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Attiya
3rd race: Granary (Stephen Ladjadj) 1, Baraari 2, Monoliza 3, Dream
Sea 4. Won by: 2 ½, 5, Hd. Time: 1:24.57. Trained by: Jassim
al-Ghazali. Owned by: Ahmed Fawaz Ahmed al-Attiyah
4th race: Mythical Border (Adrie de Vries) 1, Midawee 2, Feelin Fab 3,
Importer 4. Won by: Hd, 1 ½, 2. Time: 1:25. Trained by: Julian Smart.
Owned by: HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al-Thani
5th race: Helu al Maany (Bruno Marchand) 1, Wa’ad ASF 2, Al Shiqardy
3, Rau’ed 4, Won by: ¾ , ¾, ½. Time: 1.07.76, Trained by:George
Mikhalides. Owned by: Sheikh Mohammed bin Mishal bin Hamad al Thani
6th race: Hibah (David Bouland)1, Aziz Asf 2, Next Sakbe 3, Zorban 4,
Won by: Time: Trained by: Alban de Mieulle. Owned by: Sheikh Khalifa
bin Abdullah bin Khalifa al
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