A Ferrari Formula 1 car and items from Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Magic Johnson, together in a free exhibition in Málaga

Isabel Méndez

Málaga

A Ferrari Formula 1 car, Olympic torches, and various items from Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or Magic Johnson can all be seen together in Málaga... and for free. The cultural center La Malagueta will host the 'Legends of Sport' exhibition from May 20 to June 14, showcasing 200 items related to the greatest sports milestones in national and international history. It can be visited for free from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 6 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, the hours will be from 11 am to 2 pm and from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The exhibition will also feature Miguel Induráin's Banesto jersey from the Tour de France and Usain Bolt's sneakers, with which he won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Related to the world of football, there will also be memorabilia from Neymar Jr., Mbappe, or Haaland, including the South Africa jersey, boots, and the ball from Andrés Iniesta or the commemorative jersey of the 40th anniversary of Spain's 12-1 victory against Malta in 1983.

In basketball, you can find jerseys, sneakers, and more items signed by NBA legends such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Stephen Curry, Magic Johnson, or Kevin Durant, among others, and the Gasol brothers will also be featured.

Memorabilia from Nadal, Fernando Alonso, or Usain Bolt

Additionally, attendees can also enjoy an authentic Ferrari Formula 1, the SH70 from 2017 driven by Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, as well as objects from Fernando Alonso. And also relics from the world of motorsports belonging to Carlos Sainz, Marc Gené, Toni Bou, Ángel Nieto, or Valentino Rossi. Jorge Martínez Aspar's Aprilia 125cc, world champion in 1988, is another of the original objects that will delight motorcycle fans.

The 'Legends of Sport' exhibition will also display the Green Jacket of José María Olazábal and Sergio García, the putter from Jon Rahm or the Ryder Cup polo from Seve Ballesteros; tennis, with original material from Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz, or Manolo Santana; or women's sports, represented by Carolina Marín, athlete María Pérez, or footballer Vero Boquete.

The South Africa jersey, boots, and ball from Andrés Iniesta can also be seen at La Malagueta

Athletics is another highlight of the exhibition with Usain Bolt's sneakers, the ones he used to win gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Representing our own are Ruth Beitia, Sandra Myers, Jesús García Bragado, Fermín Cacho, or Javier Moracho. Additionally, the real dimensions of the world records for high jump and long jump can be seen with the original sneakers of their protagonists, the American Mike Powell and the Cuban Javier Sotomayor. And a very special item: the shirt with which Eliud Kipchoge broke the marathon world record in Berlin in 2022.

Olympic Torches

Finally, a review of the history of sports, with a special focus on the Olympic Games and a personalized mention of the three Olympic torches that have visited Spain throughout history: Mexico 1968, Athens 2004, and the unforgettable Barcelona 1992.

The exhibition is complemented by abundant photographic and audiovisual material. Particularly attractive are various audio guides, which can be accessed through a QR code, where legends of Spanish sports journalism such as José María García, María Escario, José Ramón de la Morena, Paloma del Río, or Antonio Lobato narrate different areas of the exhibition in the first person.

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• Olympic Games
• Málaga
• Fernando Alonso
• Carlos Alcaraz
• Carolina Marín
• Lionel Andrés Messi
• Javier Sotomayor
• Andrés Iniesta
• Miguel Indurain Larraya
• Kevin Durant
• Stephen Curry
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Sebastian Vettel
• Ángel Nieto
• Motorcycles
• NBA