The world of Spanish sports journalism is mourning after the death of José Ángel de la Casawho died on Monday, May 5 at age 74 due to Parkinson’s disease.
Known for being the voice of sports broadcasts of TVE between 1979 and 2005From the house he narrated historical moments like the 12-1 of Spain to Malta in 1983and covered Six Olympic Games y Six World Cups soccer.
His sober and respectful style made him a very dear figure in the world of sport. Since 2014, I was fighting Parkinson, illness he faced with dignity and for which he collaborated in awareness campaigns.
Paco Grande: “He had a very extensive career, he was in six World Cups, six Eurocups, three Olympic Games. It was the voice of a Spain that did not win, but we felt like ours.”
“I always missed a bigger tribute. It was part of the TVE DNA, and not all who come later understand that. He was part of public television at its expression.”
“It is very hard for a commentator like him. Because narrators like him were not lucky enough to narrate a Champions League final or a final or worldwide final with Spain winning.”
Mark cover of May 6, 2025.
Roberto Gómez: “Juanma told me: ‘My father has asked you to come to see him. He loves you very much, you have to say goodbye.’ I went with my shrunk soul. “
“I have been in meals at home, I have been with him in good and bad. I considered me part of his family. And that, in this profession, is a miracle.”
“Mari Carmen (his wife) has been a lesson of love and resistance. He has taken care of him for years with a brutal fortitude. She is also part of this legacy.”
Iñaki Cano: “I remember that I told it clearly: ‘This is crazy. We are on the public TV, we have a life made here … are you going to a payment TV, which we don’t even know if it will work?’”
“Maybe I was wrong. But at that moment I did it with love, from friendship. I didn’t want her to play it. And he listened to me … too much.”
“He was sober, he was elegant. He didn’t seek to be the protagonist. Today the narrators want to be stars; he just wanted to tell what was happening.”
Alfredo Relaño: “He told me yes. I was very excited. But then something threw back. He never explained well why, but I understood.”
“I thought I wanted that new challenge, because I didn’t have so much margin in TVE. But in the end he decided to stay. And I respected him.”
“Carlos has been extraordinary, but José Ángel was an icon. If he had accepted, it would have been he who narrated all Champions finals for 30 years.”
José Ángel de la Casa in Marca
Juan Ignacio Gallardo: “We have to provide a tribute to a teacher for all journalists, in addition to being a soundtrack for all the houses in this country, through his voice and his narratives he has led to the top Spanish sport “
Juanma de la Casa: “I know that many of you loved him very
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