Raúl Albiol's Miraculous Escape: From Coma to Contract

Raúl Albiol's Near-Fatal Car Accident: A Story of Resilience. On June 4, 2004, the football world held its breath as news broke of a serious car accident involving then-young footballer Raúl Albiol. Albiol, traveling from Valencia to Getafe for a pivotal career move, was involved in a single-car accident that left him in a coma for a week. "The car flipped several times," Albiol recounts in a recent podcast interview, "and the door broke off on the second flip." The accident, however, didn't end Albiol's football career. Amazingly, he signed his contract with Getafe while still hospitalized. His recovery was a testament to his strength and determination, a story that continues to inspire.