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Former La Liga Manager Pepe Mel Hospitalized After Stroke

Former La Liga Manager Pepe Mel Hospitalized After Stroke
World Sports · 03:27:06 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Spanish football manager Pepe Mel has been rushed into surgery after suffering a stroke, according to reports from OneFootball on Monday.

The 61-year-old, who has managed clubs including Real Betis, West Bromwich Albion, and Deportivo La Coruña, was admitted to hospital for emergency treatment. No further details on his condition have been released.

Mel's coaching career spans more than two decades in Spanish football, with notable spells at Betis where he achieved promotion to La Liga and led the team to European qualification.

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