The Francisco Romero Stadium hosted the launch of the second edition of ‘Sumemos Juntos’ on Tuesday. The project, spearheaded by the Fundación MCF, aims to promote positive values in grassroots football through meet-ups, talks and interactive activities. CD Rincón provided the setting for the opening event, which brought together more than 100 attendees.

The event featured some very special representatives of the Málaga family. First team men's players Izan Merino and Carlos Puga, women's first team player Arantxa Medina and Salva Balbuena, a member of the Supercapacitad@s School, spent the afternoon with players from CD Rincón's boys' and girls' teams.

On this occasion, the children themselves were the stars of the show, taking on the role of journalists for the day and putting questions to their sporting heroes. Through their questions, they had the opportunity to hear first-hand about their experiences, dreams and journeys to becoming professional footballers, as well as discussing the latest news surrounding Málaga CF and the values that define the Malaguista family. Hard work, teamwork, respect and, above all, the importance of enjoying football were also key themes throughout the event.

The event was attended by Basti, representing the Fundación MCF, and Ángel Martín Soto, Head of Sports at Fundación Unicaja, the main sponsor of ‘Sumemos Juntos’ and an organisation supporting this initiative dedicated to the development and education of grassroots football in Málaga.

To round off the event, all the participants gathered for a group photograph and had the opportunity to take home a souvenir of the occasion, with the special guests signing autographs. It brought an afternoon of friendship, learning and plenty of Malaguismo to a fitting close.

With this first event at CD Rincón, ‘Sumemos Juntos’ gets its second edition underway. The initiative will continue bringing Málaga CF closer to the clubs involved in the Framework Agreement, while promoting values that extend far beyond the football pitch.