Overview

• José Ángel de la Casa, a defining figure in Spanish sports broadcasting, died on May 5, 2025, at the age of 74 in Madrid.
• He narrated over 2,000 sports events during his career, including six FIFA World Cups and six Olympic Games, becoming a generational icon.
• De la Casa is fondly remembered for his legendary call of the ‘gol de Señor’ during Spain’s 12-1 victory over Malta in 1983, which secured Spain's place in the 1984 European Championship.
• His career was cut short in 2007 due to a workforce reduction at TVE, marking the end of his tenure as the voice of the Spanish national football team.
• De la Casa’s death has prompted widespread tributes, highlighting his profound influence on sports media and his enduring legacy in Spanish culture.