{
  "id": 19343034,
  "title": "Esquina Win Six on the Spin but Marbella Hold On to Take Title by a Point",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/esquina-win-six-on-the-spin-but-marbella-hold-on-to-take-title-by-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T13:56:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Leader",
    "slug": "the-leader",
    "url": "https://theleader.info/2026/11/10/esquina-win-six-on-the-spin-but-marbella-hold-on-to-take-title-by-a-point/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The fifth International Walking Football Tournament took place at Campo Municipal 'Xavi Simons' in Rojales, concluding with Marbella claiming victory by a single point over runners-up Esquina Park Rangers. Sixteen teams from Spain, England, Wales, and Argentina participated, playing a total of 120 matches over two days. Hosts Esquina Park Rangers secured 12 wins, tied one, and suffered two losses, accumulating 37 points along with 50 goals scored and 10 conceded. Marbella topped the table with 38 points, showcasing their dominance with six wins from eight games. The decisive encounter unfolded on the final day, as Marbella edged out Esquina 1-0. Despite the narrow margin, Esquina fought back by securing maximum points in their remaining six games, including a commanding 9-0 victory over Newell’s FC Fuengirola. Scott Blackgrove from Esquina topped the scoring chart with 22 goals and provided seven assists for his team, while Tony Rimmer of Desperados England was honored as the Tournament's Player of the Year. All participating teams received trophies and club pennants, while the visiting teams were warmly welcomed to The Club post-tournament. Esquina expressed gratitude to Rojales Town Hall for their support and to their fellow competitors for traveling to take part in the event. Full results, standings, and photographs of the tournament can be found on esquinawfc.com. The organizers have announced that the sixth edition of this prestigious competition is set for November 4-5, 2027, with interested teams invited to enter by emailing esquinaparkrangers2018@yahoo.com.",
  "summary": "Esquina Park Rangers finished runners-up at their fifth annual International Walking Football Tournament in Rojales, with Marbella taking the title by a single point. Sixteen teams from Spain, England, Wales and Argentina contested 120 games over two days at the Campo Municipal ‘Xavi Simons’. The hosts won 12 of their 15 fixtures, drawing one and […] The post Esquina Win Six on the Spin but…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}