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Nota de Prensa

MAR 06.05.2025 | Nota de Prensa

Kirian Rodríguez, captain of UD Las Palmas, donates a deeply symbolic piece to LEGENDS

The piece in question is the jersey he wore in his first match after overcoming, for the first time, the illness that had sidelined him from the pitch.

Nota de Prensa

MAR 06.05.2025

LEGENDS: The Home of Football, presented by LALIGA, is adding a deeply meaningful piece to its collection. This jersey marks Kirian’s triumphant return to the pitch following a challenging battle with illness. The match took place on April 30, 2023, at La Romareda, where UD Las Palmas faced Real Zaragoza. The Canarian midfielder, who continues his fight, is donating this symbolic jersey—a source of motivation and strength during his recovery.

The jersey was officially presented at the Barranco Seco Sports City in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Kirian expressed his gratitude for being able to share his journey with football fans through this donation: “For me, this jersey represents being fully recovered. Even though I was medically cleared before, stepping onto the pitch was the moment I truly felt I regained my life.”

Laura Valdeolivas, CEO of LEGENDS, highlighted the profound significance of this donation: “His story embodies the values that LEGENDS aims to reflect: effort, perseverance, and resilience. We are proud to preserve such a meaningful moment and share it with everyone who visits the museum.”

For Kirian — and for LEGENDS — this jersey stands as a symbol of inspiration, not only for football fans who will see it on display, but also for anyone facing a challenge similar to the one the Las Palmas captain continues to overcome. “I believe life is too beautiful to stop fighting for it, or to stop believing in having that daily joy with your family and teammates,” Kirian said.

The LEGENDS: The Home of Football collection is a project that brings together the most important heritage in the history of world football, with more than 5,000 pieces. The collection includes memorabilia from major international competitions over the past century — such as UEFA, FIFA, CONMEBOL, and the Olympic Games — as well as national events like LALIGA.

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