What On Earth Is Going On At Málaga?

[@MasterOfPunpets]

I went on a stadium tour of Malaga's stadium back in like 2012, when they were in La Liga and had players like Van Nistelrooy and Caballero. They were so genuinely surprised to have some tourists come to their stadium for a tour and we got a private tour of the stadium with all access and free gifts and signed postcards at the end. Awesome club!

[@stevenolove]

Awesome city

[@mihaistan3514]

I remember that match against Dortmund, how I supported Malaga and was more than thrilled when Eliseu scored, only to have my hopes destroyed when Santana's offside goal was not disallowed. However, many people forget that Eliseu's goal, as extraordinary as it may have seemed, was just as obvious of an offside, so it's not really fair to criticize Dortmund for that one. The only ones clearly in the wrong were all the referees who were on the pitch that night.

[@james12345757]

Cant believe that was 9 years ago already, I remember celebrating early and feeling deflated minutes later , sad to see what has become of them

[@RDiiAZ]

Eliseu was offside too lmao justice was victorious that day

[@schonerrigid1506]

I‘m a Dortmund supporter and I remember how wild it was… wish I had the opportunity to see it in the stadium.

[@yashs7147]

just about to post the same comment lmao. i miss that dortmund team😥😥 we could have done great things if they'd just stayed together one more season.

[@9NineVolt]

As a Malaga fan, you're a legend for making this. We have become an absolute laughing stock, and I'll be honest even I didn't know exactly what was going on. This video has helped me understand the situation better 😄

[@fistingendakenny8781]

Could be worse, you could be a Dundalk FC fan 😂😂😂😂😂

[@1908augusto]

@@fistingendakenny8781 why is it bad

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

It's been a shitshow.. Al Thani is a twat... Still i hope for la liga days. Was in Málaga city when we got there in 2008. Málaga fan from Iceland

[@yaakdeu1163]

Malaga used to be Sevilla type of team

[@Sam-cn5yd]

@@fistingendakenny8781 could be worse again, you could be s Cork City FC fan

[@Ben-zg4vg]

7:19 that league table is crazy just 4 points between 9th and 18th

[@aidygooner]

Didn't even notice that till your comment. 😮 That's how people talk about the Premier League as if it is that close between the top teams when it's usually a duopoly too. 😬

[@buffaloslamhd8380]

Since simeone has been at Atlético Madrid for over 10 years now, you should do a video on his best seven signings or best XI

[@Jannes-pj4cd]

I’m an Atletico fan and it would be great to see this.

[@curtisdoe3726]

As a “Malaguista” I’ve been wanting a video like this for ages, and even better it’s been by you, let’s hope they can get back to the champions league 🙌

[@Strandos72]

💙🤍

[@JosephBall959]

I’m from Manchester and support the red side, but you’re the team I would love to see more than anyone in the champions league (apart from us)

[@AnkitGupta-wf2lg]

Malaga has international fans?

[@Strandos72]

@@AnkitGupta-wf2lg yes

[@aidygooner]

Just playing in the Conference League would be an achievement for a small club like Malaga or being back in La Liga (1).

[@jamesmatthews768]

Congrats to anyone who had 'A Knockoff Jar Jar Binks impression' on their HITC Sevens Bingo Card. A researcher, video editor, content creator and now a distinguished voice actor. Is there anything Alfie can't do?

[@LPgeneratorx]

Your football documentary series is genuinely some of the best footballing content on KZbin. Keep working your magic Alfie, it's always a joy to watch!

[@Attackz]

Had the privilege of going to Malaga's stadium when they were in the Champions League. Seen Van Nistelrooy casually leading a mini training session on the pitch.

[@fredrankin3837]

That intro had me crying

[@ShadowElectricity]

Thank you for actually addressing fans of these new "superclubs" who ignore the terrible things their owners do

[@bensanders2944]

What a video, what a channel. In the world of TikTok and shorts, I'm always glad to see a creator who clearly puts alot of effort into his videos. Keep it up our kid. 👍

[@Reorganiser]

0:24 I'm sure this has meme potential. But he's right to be fair

[@danielbaycock6929]

Seeing My local club fall so far from grace has been really sad and unjust. Thank you for making a video on it Alfie!

[@MrSniperfox29]

FFP is a joke and is literally just there to stop the small clubs from challenging the bigger ones.

[@idkjustchangingmyname7343]

Alfie thanks for making these videos! Love more obscure football stories but don’t have much time to investigate them myself. These videos are perfect!

[@malcs286]

I usually hate it when people only pick out the mistakes in videos like these, but at 7:00, isn’t Manuel Pellegrini Chilean, rather than Argentinian? Love these “what on earth is going on” videos nonetheless Alfie, clicked on this one as soon as I saw it was out.

[@HITCSevens]

He is indeed, my apologies for the slip up!

[@james12345757]

@@HITCSevens You've probably been asked this enough already but do you plan on doing a video for Oldham Athletic?

[@HITCSevens]

Yes!

[@james12345757]

@@HITCSevens Cant wait!

[@orangejuice9502]

I always make the same mistake with Pellegrin. For some reason in my mind he is Argentinian. I probably mix him up with Mauricio Pellegrino.

[@larsrozendal7512]

I am 32 seconds in and I didn’t expect that start 😂

[@tasarunas7161]

I have a video idea! About Edinburgh Hearts and how they were ruined by Lithuanian/Russian businessman Vladimir Romanov, who also ruined one of the best lithuanian football club FKB Kaunas and also almost ruined best basketball team in Lithuania Kaunas ,,Žalgiris". Would be nice to have this story widespread and since you do have very professional and honest dives into a topics, I might even learn something I did not knew! Thank you for your work!

[@KimiFan2002]

Yes😉I’ve already suggested this one before

[@TubeYou138]

Who's Edinburgh Hearts? I know of Heart of Midlothian who play in the Spfl.

[@nicocorbo4153]

very well written intro. love the artistic comparisons of Picasso's cubism to the attempted rebuild at Malaga

[@doudeau1988]

This is the best football channel I love how you look at the moral implication of the modern game

[@depekthegreat359]

Malaga are one of my favourite Spanish clubs ever but served them right for trying to be like a big overnight even after losing to Borussia Dortmund controversially in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League at that time even when they knew that they were a real smaller club in their history by only winning a title and their recklessness in their transfer spending and revenues which ultimately made the Spanish FA to investigate and filed a case on them regarding this,good friends!!!They are now in the Segunda Division which is the La Liga Smartbank which I have been watching almost all of the respective matches through You Tube and congratulations to Malaga by beating Alcorcon away at 1-0 to resurrect their season even though,they are practically struggling in the division at the moment with just a win out of their last 5 matches despite being in the 10th spot of the standings!!!I wish them well in the remaining of the season and kickstart next season strongly,good friends!!!

[@lamina11]

Any betting tips for Segunda since you watch it so closely

[@mazzaaa3920]

Fantastic analysis as always Alfie, just one minor correction though, Pellegrini is chilean, not argentine That being said, sublime content as usual, also the Jar Jar Binks toned impression at the beginning was just exquisite

[@ericji4148]

They almost knockout Dortmund in the quarter finals of the Champions League years ago. One of the craziest Champions League games.

[@PancakesAndHammers2426]

The first 50 seconds got me. Excellent job! Love the work you do.

[@henockabi318]

hitcsevens love your work especially the fact that you covered the entire world and not just top league can you please do TP Mazembe 2010 World Cup please I’m sure people would love that story

[@Jannes-pj4cd]

I used to live there, I’m an Atletico Madrid fan, I’ve been a few times to La Rosaleda( Malaga’s stadium) there’s a great atmosphere. It’s so sad to see that they play in Segunda. I really hope that they will come up to La Liga. It’s a club with a rich history and the city is also beautiful. The club deserves better.

[@darryl2306]

That was the greatest intro of all time. Great video as always, Alfie!

[@johnvalentine2435]

Just watched this video as a ex pat and west ham united man I now live in the Malaga area I always wondered what happened to Malaga CF , now I know thank you Alfie great video (as usual) , they still get large crowds the Guru Army (ex pats mainly English) still go home and away, Thanks Again for the video

[@kid_doonski]

That intro where Alfie did a voice caught me off guard ngl, I've never heard him do that before 🤣

[@anthonyjudeaggabao2302]

Ahh yes Malaga, the "so that's where they were" club on FIFA back in those days

[@SensaiGaia1]

Thank you for this video, it's very informative as to what is going on at this club.

[@ismaelahmad2541]

Hi Alfie, I do like watching your videos as they are quite different from the most of the other football related videos here on Youtub! I have a suggestion of making a video about a small football club called DALKurd FF. In 2004 a group of young Kurdish migrant (diaspora) in small town of Borlänge in Sweden established this club. In their first year the average age of their player were only 17! Dalkurd won every division they participated in from their very first season in 2005 to 2009. Owing to this uncommon success they got a lot of media attention, both in Sweden and abroad, and finally in 2018 they promoted to the Allsvenskan Sweden’s top devotion football, and they did all that without any outside financial backing! I believe this is an interesting story

[@Yash-zg3dp]

I remember a suggesting this a while back Thanks for making a video on it I didn't read the article on it cause I like your narration so I waited and forgot about it. Great vid♥️

[@lewis7951]

Hands down your greatest intro

[@forechunkukee]

HITC Sevens never fails to deliver. That intro is hilarious.

[@kden8743]

That intro was a thing of beauty

[@TheGeorgieboi9]

Great video, very insightful and nice to see lots of people care about what's happened. Sadly it's all too common nowadays, definitely in England anyway! Hope Malaga can sell the remaining 51% share ASAP and return to enjoying the beautiful game again

[@lukeprentice6088]

May we have a 'What on Earth is Going on' video at Hamburger SV, please?

[@domgluhwein]

That intro, Alfie... you got me laughing and depressed at the same time! But that funny voice, LMAO 🤣

[@aj346321]

I really do cherish these videos. If you’re interested could you maybe take a look at a few (maybe 7 or so) interviews conducted by players or managers that had damning consequences? Or something along those lines. Lukaku’s interview was the inspiration for this suggestion.

[@Jasonmendez795]

Absolutely love your channel and especially your what on earth videos! Would love to see you do one for Real Zaragoza if possible

[@georgehillis8966]

I am a Malaga fan and this video was so sad…

[@vincenttayag5189]

This was one I always wanted to know. Much thanks Alfie

[@themotofie2905]

sorry to be nit-picky, but at 7:00 you mention that Manuel Pellegrini is Argentinian, when in fact he is Chilean.

[@alyjam]

Your intro sums up why I don't really care about football anymore except for international championships.

[@ChineseKiwi]

Yep, we're gonna need more of that 'intro voice' in future videos Alfie LOL

[@lardlad12]

Love the reference to Roy Hodgson's infamous interview.

[@tylertaggerty2902]

2nd time asking for a video about Arbroath FC

[@bashir5668]

Can we see similar one to real zaragoza? I don't know why they are stuck in segunda division, they had a great team couple of years and were regular in laliga

[@DGAMINGDE]

Unlike the owner/former owner of Malaga I don't happen to be connected to any war crimes. Therefore I hope I am also able to make better suggestions about football as I suggest: Day 6: Top 7 second/amateur teams in football (Hertha BSC II which almost won the DFB Pokal, Real Madrid Castilla who lost to their first team in the spanish cup in 1980 but got into Europe, Wellington Phoenix Reserves who play in the NZ National League)

[@antoniocristiano4571]

@HITC Sevens For your what on earth is going on series, are you planning to do a video on Birmingham City. I remember around ten years ago they won the carabao cup, and are now in a relegation battle in the championship.

[@10mibrahim]

Love the effort you put in your channel 👏

[@steo12]

Great video as always ... do one on the Southampton take over plz 👏👏

[@cillianholohan2459]

Could you do: 7 3-way transfers, 7 best underdog youth league runs or 7 luckiest players- talent in comparison to titles won or players played with. Thanks

[@randisallah]

"Ooh shinny new signings" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tipptop9]

Love these whats going on videos

[@aidanosullivan6796]

Another great video Alfie. I’m amazed by your quality and quantity, amazing work ethic. I do have a video idea(s), I was wondering if you could make a video on the Americans who you think could become the best out of U21 players or 7 MLS players who could make it in Europe

[@chipperp1803]

You should do st Johnstone and how they won the Scottish cup and league cup in the same season.

[@andrsmaldo]

Great video but that Cazorla pronunciation makes me cringe 😬

[@sheldon97sheldon]

DAY 18 Can you please do a documentary of "How on earth did Leicester City win the Premier League?"

[@F4ND4NG02]

You should do Racing Santander. It is even worse than Malaga!

[@stivstilianos980]

Can you make a video on the 7 nations most likely to become 1st time World Cup winners by the end of this century ?

[@roscoaber]

It was unfair the way Malaga were punished by Uefa and stopped from playing in Europe.

[@captainbaconsky]

Great video! Suggestion for next one: WTF is going on in Czech football.

[@21hazza]

What is going on in Czech football?

[@captainbaconsky]

@@21hazza a huge bribery scandal. Kinda a sequel to one that happened some years ago. People fixing games by controlling the ref appointment, misappropriation of subsidy money, personal vendettas ...

[@pajo103]

Went to a Malaga vs Athletico Madrid match a few years ago, Great atmosphere

[@harrymarkham5320]

You're the best x

[@RyuzakiTaiyou]

Best German players in the premier league of all time. (Day 256) I will not give up until the video is made or Alfie himself tells me to stop. Everyone else telling me that will be ignored. If you don't believe my number, just go back to the previous videos. I'm at the bottom most of the time, but I'm there.

[@ilhamhajizada2008]

Málaga came back to 2 division of Spain

[@samdixon2980]

‪Next video idea: best returns from injury?‬

[@razerbites2618]

This video is getting liked and saved in a playlist just for that intro

[@lordfizzz]

It's a damn shame modern football is becoming money laundering/ pokemon cards for the super super rich

[@萬代理人]

I would like to see a video ranking the most successful non football sports franchise owned by football owners. My top 5 1. Boston Red Sox (Liverpool) 2. LA Rams (Arsenal) 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Manchester United) 4. Denver Nuggets (Arsenal) 5. Rakuten Golden Eagles (Vissel Kobe)

[@LegendNinja41]

@8:07 talk about an unbalanced league RM and Barca wrecked the league so hard that they got 191 points 235 goals combined and nearly half the league got a goal difference of -10 and 5 teams even -20 or more. Osasuna somehow finished 7th with -17 GD and Villarreal got relegated with -14 GD lol.

[@leemcdonald1342]

Here's a possible video idea: How the Sacramento Republic MLS expansion bid failed.

[@balham5606]

Aren’t they still going to join MLS?😊

[@caesar-dynastysports]

@@balham5606 No, they aren't. The lead investor pulled out.

[@leemcdonald1342]

@@balham5606 NO! There is no mention of Sacramento Republic on the MLS official website.

[@juicebx283]

Finally someone spoke of them

[@mancunioner]

I used to live there, family still do. With regards to the port that was a plan from the very beginning as was the sport city. Basically from what I've heard, both the Malaga and the Marbella Councils approved the plans for both, but supposedly the plans then have to be approved by the Junta de Andalucia which is the regional or county council. Anyway, the Junta de Andalucia is based in the main Andalucian city which is Sevilla. Plans were rejected at that level and the belief was that they were concerned about Malaga overtaking Sevilla and Real Betis in terms of size and desirability etc. Its fairly believable, the 2 cities don't really like each other mainly due to the boom Malaga has had from tourism

[@Mark-uh3un]

I’ll never forget their game against Dortmund in the CL

[@niksv4165]

Day 324: Ways to fix VAR with your suggestions

[@donaldcattanach9911]

Deportivo la coruna won la liga in 2000 and are now in 3rd division

[@Eibarwoman]

The situation there was Galician/local drug smugglers had significant stake in the ownership. Spanish government cracked down on the Galician smuggling mafias and Deportivo La Coruna sank like a stone. Xerez and Heracles Alicante also have fallen from La Liga into the 4th division in the same span, in the case of Heracles in just a decade.

[@Filipbookmaker]

Can you please do video about biggest Legia rivals - Lech Poznan? They have one of the best academies in eastern europe and produced many talents recently.

[@k.f.z.318]

BVB Fan here. Just to make it clear Malagas second goal wass offside too😉😅 This game make me pass out for a few seconds... too many emotions. But i wish Malaga all the best! Nur der BVB!

[@oliverjimenez6077]

I remember back in 2008 I went to La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga for the first time with my grandpa and watched a game, I may have been 7 years old but will never forget the feeling I had seeing it and how proud I was of being Malagueño. The club since then has fallen to obscurity. My grandpa is still alive and well and we smoke a cigarette every time malaga wins… which is almost never now days. Hopefully something changes in the club, but until then the blue and white flag and scarf will remain strung up on my wall. 💙🤍

[@razerow3391]

Is this about Newcastle United? The start of the video sounds like Newcastle!

[@saxpackabs]

I can't believe people are still doing Jar Jar Binks impressions in 2022. I mean, it made me laugh, just caught me off guard.

[@foroudazimi7773]

Great video! Only correction: Pellegrini is Chilean, not Argentine

[@JoshuaC923]

The intro, hilarious🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@verhaegh7659]

Malaga is my second club and it’s sad to see what has happened

[@TheBakerDB]

As a long time "boquerón", I'm grateful for this video. Cheers Alfie, you sexy Englishman ❤️

[@mannytuzo]

That famous Malaga team deserved to go to the semis in UCL

[@mcarcola415]

It'd be worth making one of these for Santos FC, in Brazil. Similar fall from grace to Malaga and Wigan Atheltic.

[@chinglee100]

Santos FC were in the Copa Libertadores final just 2 seasons ago what do you mean fall from grace? Lol

[@rudymurillo4844]

If La Liga had worked out a better TV deal for everyone, Malaga would still be in the CL and Real/Barca wouldn't be so desperate for a new revenue source.

[@hatsuhioki9361]

Do something about Chievo Verona

[@balham5606]

Can you do a documentary on the afc Wimbledon on the nine promotions in eleven years, how they’re a fan own club and how they have a stadium in plough lane now. The story of they lost the club, how the F A allowed that and won’t allow that anymore. How they went up the English football leagues.

[@happyChappy96621]

Why do you keep asking this? If you want a documentary about the most well known story in English football go watch the copa90 documentary.

[@balham5606]

@@happyChappy96621 new stadium PLOUGH LANE

[@jngsafcFTWSAFC]

From about 30 seconds in I thought I'd clicked on a confusing Jar Jar Binks video

[@abioticflyer63]

Al thani?? As in the same family as the dude who wants United? Red flagg 🚩🚩🚩

[@jas1304]

Need a video where Alfie does the intro voice all way through

[@giodhuha6771]

Malaga actually has a huge chance on being relegated again this season from Segunda Division.

[@menbersintayehu5100]

There relagated

[@andrewbeal8767]

How about ‘where did it all go wrong at Barnsley?’ Following the new ‘Conway out’ campaign. And how every club in the pacific group is battling against relegation following on from you episode which covered Brentford and Barnsley

[@ramzandean1452]

I gotta agree with the prince on the wealth distribution the prem has fair distribution thats why teams like brentford brighton and villa can compete better against the big clubs and why the prem overall product is the best