The painstaking work carried out by Borja Alvarez, the goalkeeper coach, came to light, thanks to the two penalty shoot-out sessions won against Flamengo, in the Intercontinental Cup, and against OM, during the Champions Trophy. Two decisive, tense moments, sublimated by Matvey Safonov and Lucas Chevalier but which also bear the mark of the young Spanish coach (34 years old), holder of a degree in physical activity and sport sciences.
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.
