Málaga Beats Fulham in Friendly After English Club Walks Off, Coach Álvaro Arbeloa Red-carded in Spain

Calvin Bassey of Fulham reacts after the Costa del Sol pre-season friendly match between Málaga CF and Fulham. (Fran Santiago) La Liga club Málaga claimed victory in a friendly against English Premier League side Fulham after the London club walked off the field instead of participating in a penalty shootout. The match in Spain finished 2-2, and while Málaga believed a shootout should decide the winner, Fulham claimed both teams agreed pre-match that no shootout would occur.

At full-time, the Premier League outfit walked off the pitch while Málaga stayed on, believing a penalty shootout should decide the winner. In a post on X, Fulham said both teams had agreed before the match that no penalty shootout would follow a draw.