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Alianza F.C.
Alianza Fútbol Club, also known simply as Alianza, is a football club based in San Salvador, El Salvador. Founded in 1958, Alianza was almost immediately successful, winning its first championships in the 1966 and 1967 Salvadoran seasons. Even more significantly, Alianza was the first Central American and Salvadoran club to win the CONCACAF Champions' Cup in 1967, and is currently one of only three Salvadoran teams to have done so. History The beginning ''Atlético La Constancia'' was formed in 1958 by a group of workers in San Salvador. Although small in terms of financial status, they were able to reach the Liga de Ascenso (second division) final in 1958. They lost 2–0 in a two legged series against Águila. The club, however, purchased a spot in the first division at the expense of Once Municipal. This enabled them to gain the sponsorship of the Intercontinental Hotel and its president, Peruvian Axel Hochkoeppler. Because of Hochkoeppler's support, Alianza FC president E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estadio Cuscatlán
The Estadio Cuscatlán is a football stadium located in the city of San Salvador, El Salvador. It was inaugurated in 1976. It can hold 53,400 spectators, making it the stadium with the largest spectator capacity in Central America and the Caribbean. The stadium has undergone several renovations, including in 1997; 2007; 2008; 2015, with the change of colors alluding to the country's flag (blue and white); and the most recent in 2020, with the installation of a new screen 100m² 4K LED and 54 new 1,500-watt metal halide luminaires with a capacity of 1,000 luxes, and an automated irrigation system. History Cuscatlán stadium was first developed as a replacement to what at the time was El Salvador's largest stadium, Estadio Nacional de la Flor Blanca (now known as Estadio Jorge "Mágico" González). Its creation was made possible by EDESSA (Estadios Deportivos de El Salvador) who in 1969 first proposed the idea of a new national stadium. Construction began on 24 March 1971, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miguel Hermosilla
Miguel Hermosilla Ramos (20 September 1948 – 9 September 2019) was a Chilean professional footballer and manager who played as a midfielder for clubs in El Salvador, Guatemala, Chile and Bolivia. Playing career A midfielder from the Universidad Católica youth system, Hermosilla emigrated to El Salvador and made his professional debut with Alianza. In his first stint with the team, what was known as ''La Orquesta Alba'' (The White Orchestra), he won two league titles in both the 1965–66 and the 1966–67 seasons, the two first titles for the club in its history. At international level, he won the 1967 CONCACAF Champions' Cup. After a stint with Municipal from Guatemala, he returned to Chile and joined Colo-Colo, winning the 1970 Primera División. In Chile, he also played for Rangers de Talca (1971), Antofagasta Portuario (1972 and 1976) and Aviación (1977), his last club. Abroad, he also played for Águila in El Salvador and Mariscal Santa Cruz in Bolivia. Manager ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alejandro Curbelo
Alejandro César Curbelo Aguete (born 19 September 1973 in Montevideo) is a former Uruguayan footballer. International career Curbelo made three appearances for the senior Uruguay national football team at the 2001 Copa América The 2001 Copa América was held in Colombia, from 11 to 29 July. It was organised by CONMEBOL, South America's football governing body. Colombia won the tournament for the 1st time without conceding a goal. Brazil national football team, Brazil .... References * 1973 births Living people Uruguayan footballers Uruguay men's international footballers 2001 Copa América players Miramar Misiones players Central Español players Montevideo Wanderers F.C. players Club Nacional de Football players Defensor Sporting players Racing Club de Montevideo players Footballers from Montevideo Alianza F.C. footballers Expatriate footballers in El Salvador Men's association football defenders {{Uruguay-footy-defender-1970s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horacio Lugo
José Horacio Lugo (born May 27, 1966) is a former Argentine football player, he played for more than 15 years, and after retiring moved to Richmond, Virginia (Thus do we reach the stars) , image_map = , mapsize = 250 px , map_caption = Location within Virginia , pushpin_map = Virginia#USA , pushpin_label = Richmond , pushpin_m .... He is the former Director of Player Development at Chesterfield United Soccer Club. Currently he is the Head Director of We Are Futbol. He is currently back in his home country after 17 years. Professional awards and achievements *2nd Place in the Copa Chile with Deportes Concepción (Chile). *National Champions with Alianza F.C (El Salvador). *Champions of Central America with Alianza F.C (El Salvador). *Best Foreign Player (1993) in Chile. *Best Forward (1997) in El Salvador. *Best Foreign Player (1997) in El Salvador. *Participation in VCU soccer program *Holder of NSCAA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Carlos Masnik
Juan Carlos Masnik Hornos (2 March 1943 – 23 February 2021) was a Uruguayan association football, football player and manager, who represented the Uruguay national football team, Uruguay national team at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Career Masnik played for Club Nacional de Football and featured in the 1971 Intercontinental Cup. He played in Argentina for Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata, Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata where he scored 6 goals in 88 league games. He also had two short stints in the United States. The first was in 1967 with the New York Skyliners of the United Soccer Association and in the second in 1975 with New York Cosmos (1971–1985), New York Cosmos of the North American Soccer League (1968-1984), North American Soccer League. Masnik made 26 appearances for the Uruguay national football team, Uruguay national team from 1967 to 1974. Death Masnik died on 23 February 2021, aged 77. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copa Interclubes UNCAF
The UNCAF Club Tournament was an annual international football competition held in the UNCAF region (Central America). The competition was open to the leading domestic club teams in the region. The winners of each national league qualified automatically. It also provided qualification places for the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, to which the top three teams advanced. Starting in 2008, all of the Central American nations have one or two teams qualifying directly to the expanded CONCACAF Champions League, thus this tournament ceased to be played. The tournament had been known as the ''Copa Fraternidad Centroamericana'' from 1971 to 1983. It was discontinued between 1983 and 1996, when it was revived as the ''Torneo Grandes de Centroamerica''. In 1998, the tournament was renamed ''Copa Interclubes UNCAF''. It was held on an annual basis between 1998 and the last edition played in 2007. In 2016, a new women's tournament was introduced. All-time table * From 1999 to 2007, only top 10 showi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deportivo Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is based in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and play their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá. The team's signature colours are purple (burgundy) and white. It is the main team representing the capital, but with the distinction of being massively followed throughout the whole country and overseas. The club was founded in 1935 and has competed in the Costa Rican first division since 1949. The name of the team comes from one of the club's main founders, Ricardo Saprissa. One of the most popular nicknames for the team (''The Purple Monster'') can be traced back to 1987, when the Costa Rican newspaper '' Diario Extra'' gave the team the nickname during a derby, because of the club's enormous following. A reporter commented that the sea of fans in the stands at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá in Tibás wearing purple, and the tremendous noise they were generating, made him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raúl Toro Basáez
Raul, Raúl and Raül are the Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Galician, Asturian, Basque, Aragonese, and Catalan forms of the Anglo-Germanic given name Ralph or Rudolph. They are cognates of the French Raoul. Raul, Raúl or Raül may refer to the: * Raoul (founder of Vaucelles Abbey) (d. 1152), also known as Saint Raul * Raúl Acosta (born 1962), Colombian road cyclist * Raúl Alfonsín (1927–2009), former President of Argentina (1983–89) * Raúl Albiol (born 1985), Spanish footballer * Raul Amaya (born 1986), American mixed martial artist * Raúl Baena (born 1989), Spanish association football player * Raul Boesel (born 1957), Brazilian race car driver * Raúl Castañeda (born 1982), Mexican boxer * Raúl Castro (born 1931), First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba, brother of Fidel Castro * Raúl Correia (born 1993), Angolan footballer * Raúl Diago (born 1965), Cuban volleyball player * Raúl de Tomás (born 1994), Spanish footballer * Raul Di Blasio (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ricardo Sepúlveda
Ricardo Sepúlveda (19 May 1941 – 3 February 2014) was a Chilean football manager and player. He played as a forward. Managerial career Following his retirement he went on to coach several teams in El Salvador including Alianza, Atlético Marte, UES, Independiente, C.D. Santiagueño. He coached Alianza to the 1987 final defeating Aguila on penalties. He also coached in Guatemala with Suchitepéquez in 1981. Death Sepulveda died on 3 February 2014, aged 72. – El Grafico.com He will always be remembered as a loving father, a great player and a sweet grandfather, may he rest in peace. Honours Player Alianza * |
Carlos Antonio Meléndez
Carlos Antonio Meléndez Flores (born 12 November 1958 in San Salvador, El Salvador) is a retired Salvadoran football (soccer) player. Club career Nicknamed ''El Cacho'', Meléndez, won the Salvadoran league title with Atlético Marte in 1985. In 1980, he played in Costa Rica for Asociación Deportiva San Miguel. Retirement After he retired, he became a manager, and coached Independiente Nacional 1906, Nejapa F.C. and Alacranes Del Norte. - La Prensa Gráfica Honours *Primera División de Fútbol de El Salvador
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Jaime Rodríguez
Jaime Alberto Rodríguez Jiménez (born 17 January 1959) is a former Association football, football player from El Salvador. He represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. Playing career Club career From a very early age on, Rodríguez showed great skill and talent. After being selected by C.D. Juventud Olímpica Metalio then Alianza F.C., Alianza, he began a prolific football career, in the process becoming a legend in El Salvador, although not as highly rated as Mágico González. A Defender (association football), defender, Rodríguez played professionally for different clubs around the world. Among these were El Salvador's Alianza F.C., Alianza, Mexico's Club Léon and F.C. Atlas, and Germany's KFC Uerdingen 05, Bayer Uerdingen (now known as KFC Uerdingen 05). He also played for teams in Japan's NKK SC, NKK, Yokohama Flügels and Finland's Kokkolan Palloveikot, KPV scoring 4 goals in 18 games during 1984–1985. International career Nicknamed ''La Chelo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julio Cesar Cortés
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