The Vivar Téllez stadium will host the 13th City of Vélez-Málaga Veteran Football Trophy to fight against ALS

Vélez-Málaga will once again enjoy a great day of football and solidarity on November 8th, with the celebration of the XIII Vélez-Málaga City Veteran Football Trophy, a match that will pit the Vélez C.F. Veterans Association against the Real Betis Balompié Former Players Association. The match will be held at Vivar Téllez stadium starting at 12:00 PM, with a charity entry fee of 3 euros, which will be entirely donated to the Saca la Lengua por la ELA association.

Manuel Gutiérrez, the Councilor for Sports, feels fortunate to "once again enjoy many of the great footballers this land has produced and players who proudly carry the name of Vélez-Málaga all over Spain," the councilor explained. He also encouraged all sports fans to "fill the stands of Vivar Téllez to enjoy the good play and pay tribute to those who have helped to enhance Vélez football." Alongside him was, among other members of the Vélez team, Francisco Alba, who mentioned that there is already "a sense of history and emotion in the air."

Fundraising aimed at fighting ALS

The event will have, in addition to its sporting character, a charitable purpose. "The proceeds will go towards the fight against ALS, a cause that involves us all and for which we must all come together," highlighted Alberto López, captain of the Vélez team.

Throughout the event, attendees will be able to support this cause through the charity stand set up by the association, where merchandise will be sold to raise more funds for the cause.

The match promises a real spectacle for fans on the grass of Vivar Téllez. In addition to the players from the Vélez team, the field will also see players from the Real Betis Balompié Former Players Association, with figures such as Rafa Gordillo, Capi, Joaquín, or Antonio Benítez.

"We face truly luxurious rivals, footballers who have played in the First Division and who have even been international with the Spanish national team," the councilor affirmed about the Betis team's lineup.

The Vélez-Málaga City Council, through the Sports Council, thus reinforces its commitment to promoting sports and charitable causes, supporting initiatives that, like this trophy, combine sporting, historical, and human values. The XIII Vélez-Málaga City Trophy stands as a must-attend event for football lovers and for all those who wish to support a charitable cause, in a day that promises excitement, nostalgia, and commitment to those in need.