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Fulham Exit Pitch Before Malaga's Penalty in Friendly Match

Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends dramatically as the team leaves the field prior to a penalty shootout.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In a pre-season friendly, Fulham faced Malaga, but the match ended chaotically when Fulham left the pitch before a penalty shootout could take place. This unusual turn of events occurred as Malaga prepared to take a penalty shot into an empty net.

According to reports, Fulham's new manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, was sent off during the match, which added to the confusion surrounding the incident. The match, intended as a test for both teams, concluded under disarray as Fulham exited the field before the penalty could be completed.

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