style

Former Spain coach Del Bosque to head the commission overseeing beleaguered soccer federation

Font size+Author:Global Grooves news portalSource:health2024-05-22 01:22:58I want to comment(0)

MADRID (AP) — Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the Spanish government’s commission ov

MADRID (AP) — Former Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the Spanish government’s commission overseeing the country’s soccer federation after a corruption probe targeted the current and former federation presidents.

Spain’s Higher Sports Council created the commission last week in an extraordinary measure for the coming months “in response to the crisis the institution is facing and in Spain’s national interests.”

The addition of Del Bosque may help the image of Spanish soccer after the government expressed concern for the reputational damage to the federation as the country is set to co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup with Portugal and Morocco. Spain is also hoping for success at this summer’s men’s European Championship and at the Paris Olympics.

“Del Bosque represents the best of our country in soccer,” Pilar Alegría, the minister representing Spain’s top sports authority, said at Tuesday’s announcement. “He is our world champion, our European champion. He is a beloved man.”

Related articles
  • Christopher Reeve Super/Man documentary

    Christopher Reeve Super/Man documentary

    2024-05-22 01:15

  • Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126

    Anthony Edwards scores 36 points, Timberwolves beat Suns 126

    2024-05-22 01:04

  • Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers

    Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers

    2024-05-21 23:49

  • Christine Quinn claims estranged husband Christian Richard put quarter

    Christine Quinn claims estranged husband Christian Richard put quarter

    2024-05-21 23:46

Netizen comments