02/04/2021 Football.- Malaga promises to “live up to it” with the final of the Copa de la Reina football match. The city of Malaga assured this Thursday that it “will be up to the task” on February 13 when it hosts the final of the Copa de la Reina soccer match between FC Barcelona and EDF Logroño at the La Rosaleda Stadium, an event for the that the Junta de Andalucía has opted to be “a window to the world”. DEPORTES ANDALUCÍA SPAIN EUROPE MÁLAGA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA
MÁLAGA, 4 (EUROPA PRESS)
The city of Malaga assured this Thursday that it “will be up to the task” on February 13 when it hosts the final of the Copa de la Reina soccer match between FC Barcelona and EDF Logroño at La Rosaleda Stadium, an event for that the Junta de Andalucía has opted to be “a window to the world”.
The presentation of this final in the host city was attended by the President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, the Minister of Education and Sports, Javier Imbroda, the Secretary General for Sports, José María Arrabal; the mayor, Francisco de La Torre; the mayor of Sports of Malaga, Noelia Losada; the vice president of the Provincial Council, Juan Carlos Maldonado; and the president of the Andalusian Football Federation, Pablo Lozano.
“They ask us a lot why we are making this effort at the moment, and I always say the same thing, that events of these characteristics are a window to the world, which will be seen in many homes and it is an opportunity that we cannot miss”, Imbroda also highlighted, who has indicated that “in the south is the light. “And we will continue walking, working, the pandemic will not paralyze sport in Andalusia,” he added.
Thus, he pointed out that “a new final will be enjoyed in Andalusia”, thanking the organization “for trusting again” in the region and “bringing this Cup to Malaga,” especially at times “like the ones they are experiencing” nowadays”.
This competition is another of the great sporting events that will be held in the Andalusian community in 2021 under the umbrella of ‘Andalusia European Sports Region’, focusing the eyes of international sport throughout the year. It is also part of the strategic line of the Ministry of Education and Sports for the promotion and promotion of women’s sport in Andalusia.
“For the team you have, for how you work, thank you for making all the members of the RFEF feel at home every time we come, and I want to point out that you are the backbone so that Andalusia once again becomes a benchmark in the celebration of great national soccer matches. Thank you for betting on soccer “, Luis Rubiales stressed for his part.
The mayor of the Costa del Sol capital, Francisco de la Torre, has expressed his joy that “the city remains linked to Spanish women’s football.” “We want to pay tribute to the female soccer players in Spain. We have to continue making an effort to support the work of women,” he said.
For her part, the Councilor for Sports in the City Council has indicated that “Malaga has shown its good work in these times”. “We maintain our strength by not lowering our arms, and here we are presenting a great game. Thanks to the RFEF for their trust in Malaga and Andalusia. The city will be up to the task,” he promised.
Finally, the vice-president of the Malaga council, Juan Carlos Maldonado, also thanked the RFEF and the Andalusian Federation for bringing football to Malaga and asked that “women can dedicate themselves to sport with the same opportunities.”
