“I will never forget that day when, playing with Turón, Sionín, who was the coach, called me and said: ‘Redo, would you like to sign for Sporting?'” José Antonio Redondo (Turón, 1953) then began a stage that would lead him to be part of the best Sporting team in history. The one who was one of the best right backs that El Molinón saw will receive a tribute this afternoon before the match against Granada, as part of the events organized by the club on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of its founding. “This detail is appreciated. I carry this club very deeply. Both the team and the fans. For Sporting, whatever,” says the person who remains linked to the entity with the help of Joaquín Alonso in institutional work.
Redondo: Turón to Sporting Captain – El Molinón Story
by Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
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