Seville, June 24 (EFE).- The president of the Board, Juanma Moreno, has shown this Monday the “pride” of Andalusia for the sporting “deeds” such as the case of the promotion to the Second Division of Málaga CF and Córdoba CF, and he is confident that if three Andalusian teams have been relegated this year, another three will be promoted to First Division next year.
In an interview in the Sports space of Canal Sur Radio, Moreno acknowledged that this weekend he “enjoyed but also suffered” before the matches of the Andalusian teams that were playing for promotion to the Second Division of football in the matches of lap.
According to the president of the Board, after the “blow” that resulted in the relegation this year of Almería, Granada and Cádiz, with the promotion this weekend of Málaga and Córdoba there will be a Second Division with five Andalusian teams that will compete in it. make “very interesting.”
He has been convinced that the fans of both teams “deserved” this promotion and that he really wanted to “support them live” because they are two teams that have had a very bad time.
He has admitted that he suffered especially in Málaga CF’s match against Nástic de Tarragona, in which the Andalusian team tied 2-2, because “it was almost epic, since the goal that practically gave us promotion was scored in the last play of the second extension”.
Among the images he takes from this weekend, the president has said that he sticks with that of the Málaga and Córdoba fans, especially the emotion he found they felt, especially at the Nastic stadium, where he was able to see them in person at the time of promotion.
He pointed out that Málaga has had “very bad news” lately and its fans needed great news like the one that occurred in Tarragona, which is why all the illusions that were generated, both in this match and in Córdoba’s match against Barcelona B, they are worthy of note.
Moreno has said that he had to put up with the guy in Málaga’s goal, although he made a gesture, because for Málaga “it was epic” but for Nastic “it was cruel” and the Tarragona fans were already celebrating the promotion, and when he scored the The Malaga team “had the president of Nástic at their side and I wanted to have the courtesy” of not celebrating.
“Logically, they were very hurt and I understood the discomfort,” stressed Moreno, who acknowledged that once he left the stands he dedicated himself “excited” to hugging many people for a promotion to the Second Division that “has to open the way for us.” at first”.
The president of the Board does not consider himself a “taisman” of the Andalusian teams he comes to watch because in the end those who score the goals are the players, which is why he has indicated that the only thing he can do is “support” them. Andalusian formations institutionally.
He has told the anecdote that Málaga player Manu Molina tore his jacket during the celebrations and has promised to buy “cheap” jackets if breaking them means the Andalusian teams win.
“These kids are tough and strong as a stone and when they hug you they break your arm,” said the Andalusian president, who added that in the Córdoba field he was “more prudent” and went out onto the field of play to greet them “one by one.” one and I avoided having my jacket ripped.”
Asked about Andalusia’s interest in having two venues in this community for the 2030 World Cup, specifically Seville and Malaga, the president said that there is nothing new and that it would involve remodeling the Cartuja and Rosaleda stadiums, although has acknowledged that the situation is “slower than expected.”
The reason is that the Spanish Football Federation is awaiting an assembly to elect a new board, according to Moreno, who has pointed out that it is important that “we are all clear about what the objectives are” to project Spain and Andalusia and improve these infrastructures. . EFE
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