When was Marca newspaper founded?
Marca was founded on the 21st of December 1938 in nationalist-held San Sebastián, during the Spanish Civil War. Its founding editor was Manuel Fernández Cuesta.
Questions about Marca (newspaper)
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Who owns Marca newspaper?
Marca is owned and published by Unidad Editorial, which was formed in 2007 when Recoletos merged with Unedisa. Unidad Editorial also publishes the sister newspapers El Mundo and Expansión.
How many readers does Marca have?
Marca had a daily readership of over 2.5 million as of 2007, making it the most-read daily newspaper in Spain. It accounted for more than half of Spain's total sports readership at that time.
What football awards does Marca give out?
Marca awards the Pichichi (top La Liga goalscorer), the Zarra (top Spanish national goalscorer), the Zamora (best goalkeeper), the Miguel Muñoz (best head coach), the Guruceta (best referee), the Di Stefano (best La Liga player), and the Golden Goal (goal of the season). It also gives out the Marca Legend Award for all-time achievement.
What was Marca Player and why did it close?
Marca Player was a video game magazine launched in 2008 by Unidad Editorial. Its first issue had a circulation of 125,000 copies, but the magazine failed to hold long-term market share and closed after 46 issues, with its final edition appearing in July 2012.
Why did Sir Alex Ferguson criticize Marca?
In the summer of 2008, Sir Alex Ferguson accused Marca of being Real Madrid's vehicle to unsettle players. The dispute arose from Marca's close editorial focus on Real Madrid's day-to-day activities.