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Malaga mayor confirms decision to withdraw bid citing risks to club and supporters' interests

Malaga Bows Out of 2030 World Cup Host Race Over Club Concerns

The city of Malaga's officially withdrawn from the bid to host matches during the 2030 FIFA World cup which's being co organized by Spain, Portugal and Morocco.

Why Did Malaga Pull Out?

The announcement came from Mayor Francisco de la Torre who emphasized that hosting World cup matches would come at too high cost for Malaga CF and its loyal fan base.

Speaking after high level meeting with regional and local authorities, stadium stakeholders and fan associations, de la Torre said the decision was made to protect the club’s future.

According to the mayor, required upgrades to La Rosaleda Stadium would cost around 270 million euro, forcing Malaga CF to play in temporary venue with just 12500 seats , a drastic drop for club with over 26000 season ticket holders.

De la Torre was firm in his stance:

He revealed that the city has clear plan to build new stadium , not for FIFA but for the future of the team and its community. Whether the new ground will be built on the site of La Rosaleda or elsewhere in the city remains under discussion.

Background: A Century Celebration with Global Footprint

The 2030 FIFA World cup'll mark the centenary of the tournament with Spain, Portugal and Morocco sharing hosting rights.

Matches to open the tournament will be held in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, in tribute to the inaugural World Cup in Montevideo 1930.