\"Mallorca\": what is known about the club

This is a professional football club from Palma, founded in 1916. The team represents the Balearic Islands and is one of the few Spanish clubs based not on the mainland. For more than a century, Mallorca managed to be among the Primera leaders and in Segunda B, but always kept its stubbornness, color and commitment to its own style.

The club managed to go from a modest island team to the European Cup final. He is not always in earshot, but always ready to surprise.

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\"Mallorca is proof that even the most remote corners can give birth to great football.\"
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History of Mallorca since 1916

The history of football in the Balearic Islands dates back to 1916, when a club called \"Alfonso XIII FBC\" was founded. Subsequently, it was renamed Real Mallorca\" and began to gradually overcome the path from the regional leagues to the national level.

The first real ascents began in the 1960s, when the club first established itself in La Liga. But the main pages of history were written at the end of the 90s - that's when the team played in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final (1999), losing to \"Lazio\", and also won the Cup of Spain in 2003, which became a historic victory.

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\"Mallorca was also relegated from the elite more than once: in 2013, it ended up in Segunda, then even in Segunda B, but returned in 2019.\"
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And since that time she has been in Example, demonstrating that she is capable of not just surviving, but imposing a fight on strong opponents.

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Mallorca Stadium

The team plays at Son Moish, a stadium located in Palma. The arena was built in 1999 and accommodates about 23 thousand spectators.

It is a stadium with great visibility and a special atmosphere: sea air, bright sun, and football, which is more than a sport for the locals. On game day, the whole town flocks here — from old-timers to tourists who want to experience a real island match.

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\"Son Moish is not the biggest stadium in Spain, but it's definitely one of the coziest.\"
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And here they always know how to support their team, especially in difficult moments.

Achievements of \"Mallorca\"

The club has not many trophies in its assets, but the ones that are there are important:

Spanish Cup (2002/03) — victory in the final over Recreativo Huelva.
Spanish Super Cup (1998) — won after victory over \"Barcelona\".
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final (1998/99) - a heroic path to the decisive match with \"Lazio\".
Second place in La Liga (1998/99) is a historic achievement that has already become a legend for the club's fans.

Each of these events is a bright page in the club's history and proof that a team from the island can also play at the highest level.

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Famous players of \"Mallorca\"

A lot of strong football players played for \"Mallorca\", who left behind good memories:

Samuel Eto'o is a player who grew in the club to the level of a world star.
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Dani Guise is the top scorer of La Liga 2007/08, which helped the team stay in the Primera.
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Ariel Ibagaza — the brain of the midfield in the golden years of the club.
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Miguel Angel Nadal — uncle of the famous tennis player, a true leader of defense.
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Taakefusa Kubo is a young talent who was remembered for his bright game in recent seasons.
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Interesting facts about Mallorca

The only big club of the Balearic Islands is the football pride of the entire autonomy.
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Financial drama and renaissance - the club almost disappeared due to debts, but was saved by new management.
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Now the club belongs to a group of investors from the USA, including actor Andy Garcia.
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The team always plays with a special atmosphere at home: here every opponent feels like a guest.
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Eto'o was brought up — it was here that the Cameroonian got the chance that made him a legend.
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\"Mallorca reminds us that real football can flourish in the most unexpected places, where the sea meets a dream.\"
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It is worth noting that \"Mallorca\" remains a unique phenomenon in Spanish football, proving that geographical isolation cannot become an obstacle to big ambitions. Will the club be able to establish itself in the elite and repeat the glorious times of the late 90s? One thing is certain — the spirit of the Balearic Islands and the special atmosphere of Son Moish make Mallorca a special place where island passion combines with football traditions and every match is a holiday for the whole island. This is a club that proves that real strength lies in unity with the native land and loyalty to one's roots.

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