Alex Iwobi shines as Fulham walk out of Costa del Sol Trophy

Alex Iwobi scored a decisive goal for Fulham during the 36th edition of the Costa del Sol Trophy, though the match ended in a controversial walkout. The Nigerian playmaker found the net in the 57th minute to restore Fulham's advantage. His strike appeared to secure the win before a late equalizer by Málaga CF's Eneko Jauregi resulted in a 2-2 draw.

Ryan Sessegnon opened the scoring for Fulham early in the match, but Chupe equalized for Málaga before the halftime break. The deadlock was broken in stoppage time when a handball by Calvin Bassey in the penalty area allowed Jauregi to convert a penalty. This late goal ensured the sides finished level.

Chaos erupted following the final whistle when tournament organisers requested a penalty shootout to determine the winner. Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa received a direct red card during an argument on the touchline. In response, Arbeloa ordered his players to leave the pitch and head to the team bus.

With the Fulham squad absent from the field, the 17,000 spectators watched as Málaga players remained on the pitch. Eneko Jauregi rolled the ball into the empty net to conclude the proceedings. Tournament officials subsequently awarded the 2026 Costa del Sol Trophy to Málaga CF.

Despite the chaotic conclusion, Iwobi drew significant attention for his individual performance and social media activity. After the match, the former Arsenal player shared a series of high-contrast photographs on his official accounts. The images, captioned "NEW THREADS," featured the player in new Fulham kit and received widespread engagement from supporters.