Spanish and Mexican football clubs begin pre‑season preparations

Municipal authorities in Xalapa, Mexico, handed new sports equipment to the Para‑atletismo Pitbulls club, reaffirming local government support for athletes. In Spain, several football clubs launched their pre‑season activities: Vélez C.F. 1922 announced a fan‑backed ticket campaign for the 2026/27 season; Martos CD opened its pre‑season with a friendly against Real Jaén; San José CD started training ahead of a Copa del Rey debut; Granada Femenino began its pre‑season with a draw against Atlético de Madrid; and Cádiz CF recorded a 2‑0 win over Granada in a friendly. Youth football also received attention, as the Sub‑10 team from Cozumel received new uniforms from local deputy Renán Sánchez Tajonar. Handball clubs Cisne and Teucro began their summer training, while BM Caserío Ciudad Real received municipal endorsement from Ciudad Real’s sports councilor. Salamanca UDS B confirmed ten player renewals as it prepares for its debut in Tercera RFEF. Across these events, clubs emphasized community involvement, renewed contracts, and ambitions for upcoming league and cup competitions.