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Urbano González memorial basketball tournament

Overview

In August 2026, plans were announced for the I Memorial Urbano González Escapa, a basketball tournament scheduled for September 5 in León. The event was organized to honor the late León basketball legend, who died in January 2026 after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The tournament was set to feature teams including Real Madrid, Baskonia, San Pablo Burgos, and Argentina’s Boca Juniors, with proceeds intended for ALS research through Fundela.

On September 5, the memorial event took place at the Palacio de los Deportes de León. The tournament included a friendly match between Real Madrid and Baskonia. During the ceremony, Mayor José Antonio Diez presented González’s jersey to his widow, Ana Carlota Amigo, and his brother, Miguel ‘Tito’ González. All proceeds from donations and ticket sales were directed to the Spanish Foundation for the Promotion of ALS Research, supporting the cause González had advocated for during his illness.

Entities

Baskonia · Urbano González Escapa · Real Madrid · Spanish Foundation for the Promotion of ALS Research · San Pablo Burgos

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    León hosts basketball tribute to Urbano González for ALS research

    Real Madrid and Baskonia played a charity basketball match in León to honor the late Urbano González and raise funds for ALS research.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Basketball tournament in León to honor Urbano González

    A basketball tournament featuring Real Madrid, Baskonia, San Pablo Burgos, and Boca Juniors will be held in León on September 5, 2026, to honor Urbano González and raise funds for ALS research.

Sources

deia.eus · elbierzonoticias.com