The coach of the Málaga B team will deliver the opening speech on Saturday, June 15 at 21:30 by the Real Cortijo de Torres. His appointment comes after Málaga's promotion to the First Division.
The coach of Málaga B, Juanfran Funes, will be the one to kick off the Málaga Fair 2026. The coach will deliver the speech next Saturday, June 15 at 21:30 from a stage set up next to the main entrance of the Real Cortijo de Torres.
Funes' selection, announced by the Málaga City Council, comes at a sweet moment for the coach, whose profile has gained public prominence after participating in the journey that returned the first team to the top tier of Spanish football. Just a year ago, his focus was on the reserve team, which plays in Segunda Federación, and he was even considering returning to the classroom.
A native of Loja, but very much linked to the Costa del Sol, Funes has expressed on several occasions his admiration for Málaga and his passion for the club. This dual affiliation, along with his recent media exposure, has been key in his appointment as the opening speaker for one of the city's most important festivals.
The coach, who has been on leave as a teacher for over five years, saw how Málaga's promotion to the First Division completely changed his professional horizon. His communication from the sidelines and his statements to the media have made him a recognizable figure for Málaga fans.
With this speech, Funes becomes the second representative of Málaga CF to open the Fair, thus linking the world of football with the popular celebration. The event, which will start at 21:30, is expected to gather thousands of Málaga residents around the Real Cortijo de Torres to hear his words.
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