Podcast 162 : Project Málaga with Christian from Málaga

In today’s pod we will discuss Project Málaga with Christian. Christian  is a longtime Málaga supporter and season ticket holder. He works for Euro Sport and Event Management based in the beautiful Marbella and Manchester. The company works closely with a lot of football clubs across Europe to help organize their trips for Champions League and Europa League games. The company also specializes in organizing the summer and winter training camps forthe football clubs. You may follow Christian’s tweets about Málaga and football at @christianmcr We recorded this at 5am Pacific. If Elisa or I sound a little sleepy or weird forgive us . Segment#1 : 18min We start off asking Christian about why Málaga, for his company and himself Why the Sheikh choose Málaga Longterm plans of the Sheikh for Málaga CF and Málaga area. Funding plan for the project, new stadium, new academy etc.. Management - hiring the right people for the job starting with coach Pellegrini Why is Málaga project different from other clubs bought by business tycoons. Ethical aspects - UNESCO sponsorship, helping financially troubled clubs in the area. The focus on the cantera Segment#2 : 21 min The bright preseason performances and team bonding The expectations and then disappointment for season opener against FC Barcelona. Long term revenue plan of the project. The modus-operandi of Málaga - How did they manage to make some great signings. Goals of Málaga for this season The buzz and excitement this summer - incredible crowds at the presentation of players. Incredibly local support. Segment#3 : 10 min The Sheikh’s ambitious plans for Marbella More about the Málaga cantera, the plans for Atletico Malagueño More about the Málaga area. Let us know what do you think of the pod. Thanks for listening! Download Standard Podcasts