Tag: Rayo Vallecano

  • Impersonator of Chelsea youngster Kakuta jailed

    Impersonator of Chelsea youngster Kakuta jailed

    A former footballer who impersonated Chelsea youngster Gael Kakuta has been sentenced to four years. Medi Abalimba, himself a former player for Derby County, Fulham, Crystal Palace, Oldham Athletic and Southend United, was found guilty of multiple fraud offences totalling £53,000. Abalimba masqueraded as Kakuta, a France U21 international on loan from Chelsea with Spanish…

  • Atletico Madrid stall in La Liga opener

    Atletico Madrid stall in La Liga opener

    Diego Simeone believes Atletico Madrid’s Supercopa de Espana battle with Real Madrid cost them in their La Liga opener with Rayo Vallecano. The Spanish champions failed to find the back of the net against Rayo and were held to a goalless draw on Monday evening, just hours after watching Real Madrid beat Cordoba 2-0 and…

  • Richardson signs for Aston Villa

    Richardson signs for Aston Villa

    The summer exodus from relegation victims Fulham continued today with the completion Kieran Richardson’s move to Aston Villa, who signed on the dotted line after passing his medical this afternoon. The 29-year-old former Cottager secured his place next season in the Premier League by penning a two-year deal with the midlands-based side that will see him…