THE absolute spanish football team returns to Cordoba after more than two decades. The Arcángel will host an official match of the group stage of the Nations League of which Spain is currently champion. The recent European champion will receive Serbia in the usual green and white coliseum afterwards Tuesday October 15. A meeting already officially presented, which will have a great economic impact on the city and which sold out in just a few hours.
The mayor of Córdoba, José María Bellido, assured that “it is a great event to be able to have the Spanish team. And for the first time in an official match, which had never been played in our city. The last time the Spanish national football team played in Cordoba was 23 years ago. Specifically, in April 2001. In this case, the match was considered a friendly match. Spain faced Japan. The Spanish national team won 1-0.
A decision which, as confirmed by the president of the Foral Delegation, Salvador Fuentes, was taken in El Arcángel with the help of Pablo Lozano, president of the Andalusian Football Federation and CEO of Córdoba CF, Antonio Fernández Monterrubio. Furthermore, Bellido also stressed that the green and white club “carries out reforms to comply with regulations UEFA and it is an important economic effort.
He spoke of “the overwhelming demand for tickets from day one, which shows Córdoba’s desire to see the team. It is a great satisfaction for many Cordobans, especially for the little ones who will be able to See your idols live. This helps us project that Córdoba is capable of hosting large events. Additionally, it allows us to promote ourselves to the world, both globally and individually.
The Town Hall and the Provincial Delegation of Cordoba paid a fee which is around 300,000 euros to host the Spanish team’s match. As Bellido said, “this is what the Federation sets for this type of event.” On the other hand, the works are carried out by Córdoba CF as the official manager of El Arcángel. But he will be able to recover income from the same party, as the advisor pointed out. Everything to achieve “a balance between all parties”.
More than 40,000 registered users
For his part, the president of the RFAF, Pablo Lozanoassured that “we will benefit from new lighting to be able to broadcast a high-level sporting match on television”. “It’s a dream for all the people of Córdoba and it’s a shame that more people won’t be able to enter the stadium.” Lozano explained that more than 40,000 users entered the platform to purchase tickets. For him, “even with four stadiums like El Arcángel, we could not have accommodated everyone.
The Pozoalbense also said that “Córdoba and the City Hall got to work and El Arcángel also needed a transformation for a high-level match.” That day we will prepare it so that everyone can enjoy it. » The Federation ensures that Almost all available tickets have gone on sale. in El Arcángel, with the exception of those organized by the sponsorship of the Spanish team itself.
Regarding the reforms, Lozano assured that “UEFA is already reviewing the different improvements that are being made at El Arcángel, the most important will be the lighting, but Córdoba CF is getting to work to get there.” in full playing conditioneither”. The municipal council emphasizes that there will be an economic return of more than one million euros.
For Monterrubio and Córdoba CF, “participating in this high-level event is positive to be able to participate in it. It hasn’t been easy and it isn’t easy either. I would like to thank all the employees of the club for the blows they are suffering. The stadium must be adapted in such a short time at once La Liga regulations and UEFA regulations. In some cases it coincides, in others not and we make a fairly significant effort. We hope to arrive, I am convinced that we will arrive. “I am proud that all the residents of Córdoba can enjoy an official match of the Spanish team in our city.”
