Mendieta: "Raul adds a priceless value to LaLiga in his role of globalizing the competition"

The presentation of Raul Gonzalez Blanco as the new Country Manager of Laliga in the United States has been one of the big news of this 2015, an appointment that has hit the headlines and that several Ambassadors of LaLiga have welcomed as follows.

Fernando Sanz:" To Laliga is great news not only for what he represented on the field, with values that sure he will transmit from his new position (effort, perseverance, teamwork, etc.), but also to represent an institution as important as LaLiga, which means a responsibility that Raul will do perfectly. On a personal level, return to work closely with him after so many years is very comforting".

Míchel Salgado: "The appointment of Raul as head of Laliga in New York seems key in the global development plans of this entity. No way can I think of a better person to represent the values of LaLiga and the Spanish football”.
Luis Figo: “A gentleman, a friend, and a great professional whose work will give further prestige to Laliga".

Fernando Morientes: “It’s great news for the image of Laliga, for his career and his professionalism. I’m sure he will bring a lot in the expanding of Laliga in the US. He will give a bonus to the projects assigned to him as a responsible for this office for his capacity, and also LaLiga will provide to him the necessary learning in his new life".

Gaizka Mendieta: “A recognized, admired and respected person such Raúl is invaluable to Laliga in his role to globalize the competition. It is great news to know that Raul will be part of the family of Laliga".

Christian Karembeu:" For me it is a privilege that our friend Raul is in charge of the office in New York because his career speaks for itself and is a heritage of Spanish, European and World football. We must thank this decision and surely LaLiga will benefit from his experience ".

Roberto Carlos: “Raul means a lot to the world of football. It is an excellent idea to have him as a director of LaLiga´s office in New York. We will be very well represented by a person of his level".
Marcos Senna: “He is the most suitable for this position. I shared a lot of things with him and is a great professional, an icon of world football. He is a myth and will give so much back to Laliga".

Cesar Sanchez: " I think the signing of Raul as head of LaLiga´s office in New York is a great success , as he represents all the values of Spanish football: sportsmanship, competitiveness, excellence and success”.