La Manga

Originally, what is now known as La Manga del Mar Menor was a bay open to the Mediterranean; at either end, volcanic reefs gradually held back the sand and sediment that was dragged along by the sea currents to form a sandy column of dunes and rock vegetation and long beaches in contact with two seas: the Mediterranean and the Menor.

La Manga is one probably the best training facility we get to attend and it is certainly one of the perks of being an international footballer.

Its ideal climate makes it perfect to train all year round.  And with eight international-standard pitches, including a match pitch with a grandstand accommodating 800 spectators. We are spoilt for choice to which field we practice on.

Many great teams use La Manga as a training facility, from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, to LA Galaxy and the Seattle Sounders FC.

To be able to train here certainly is a real privilege and I am certainly looking to the matches we have tomorrow.