Departures of note

Luis Fermoso was a Spanish sports journalist and television producer who became one of the most respected figures in Spanish sports broadcasting. Born in Valladolid in 1973, he moved to Salamanca at age seven, where he began building his career in sports journalism. He was widely regarded as a leading talent behind some of the most memorable reports and documentaries in Spanish sports television.

Fermoso was closely associated with Movistar+ and its sports programming, contributing to acclaimed shows including 'Informe Robinson', 'El Día Después', and 'Reportajes Vamos'. He was described as the driving force, or 'alma mater', behind 'Lo que el ojo no ve' within 'El Día Después' and 'Informe Robinson', and was praised by colleagues for his skill in constructing compelling stories and his generosity as a professional.

His death at the age of 53 on 5 September 2026 prompted tributes from across the Spanish sports media, with colleagues remembering him as a figure of exceptional talent and character who left a lasting mark on how sports stories were told on Spanish television.