Overview

• José Ángel de la Casa, known for his calm and precise commentary style, narrated Spain's biggest sporting moments for over three decades on TVE.
• He is best remembered for his iconic 'gol de Señor' call during Spain's 12–1 victory over Malta in 1983, securing their Euro 1984 qualification.
• De la Casa covered six FIFA World Cups and six Olympic Games, including the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, where he called Fermín Cacho’s gold medal win.
• Forced into early retirement in 2007 due to a restructuring at TVE, he later became an advocate for Parkinson's awareness after going public with his diagnosis in 2014.
• His legacy continues through his two sons, who have followed in his journalistic footsteps, working in sports broadcasting and media.