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Questions about Marca (newspaper)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Marca newspaper begin printing in San Sebastián?

Marca began printing on the 21st of December 1938. The city was under control of nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War at that time.

Who founded the Marca newspaper and what was his relationship to Nemesio Fernández-Cuesta?

Manuel Fernández Cuesta served as the founding editor of Marca. He was the uncle of businessman Nemesio Fernández-Cuesta.

Which company currently owns the Marca publication?

Unidad Editorial now owns the publication. This entity formed when Recoletos merged with Unedisa in 2007.

What is the circulation status of Marca today compared to other newspapers in Spain?

It stands as the best-selling daily newspaper in Spain today. By 2007, daily readership exceeded 2.5 million people.

How many issues did the magazine called Marca Player last before closing?

The magazine lasted for 46 issues before closing in July 2012. It originally debuted with 125,000 copies in circulation.