Club21 May 2026

Luis Rioja Receives the Augusto Martínez “Values of Sport” Award

The Valencia CF striker has been awarded for his consistency and perseverance; Víctor Jr of VCF Mestalla, the most promising player this season

Valencia CF player Luis Rioja and VCF Mestalla player Víctor Jr have received the Augusto Martínez “Values of Sport” Award in recognition of their career paths, effort, and commitment to sporting values.

Both footballers collected the award during the ceremony held at the Antonio Cabeza Auditorium in Paterna. In previous editions, other Valencia-related figures have also been recognized with this award, including Hugo Duro, Pepelu, Diakhaby, Carlos Soler, Hugo Guillamón, Cristhian Mosquera, Ferran Torres, Fernando Gómez, Carboni, Djukic, Angulo, Robert Fernández, Cañizares, Palop, Ochotorena, and Marcelino García Toral.

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