Former Spain coach Del Bosque to head the commission overseeing beleaguered soccer federation
Time:2024-05-22 10:38:31 Source:businessViews(143)
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.”
Previous:Kentucky congressman expects no voter fallout for his role in attempt to oust House speaker
Next:Progressive prosecutor in Portland, Oregon, seeks to fend off tough
You may also like
- What to stream: Lenny Kravitz, South Park, 'Dune: Part 2'
- 'Zero COVID
- Roundup: China Equals Best Record in Olympic Golds, French Pair Crowned in Ice Dance
- Construction of Mainland
- Massey, Perez hit homers to lead Royals in 8
- Local Authorities Take Measures to Improve People's Living and Working Conditions in Guangxi
- China Beat S. Korea in AFC Women's Asian Cup Final
- Beijing Enhances Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation
- Congo names third American in a foiled coup plot as mourners gather in Utah to remember plot leader