Pedro Rocha (Spanish businessman)
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Pedro Rocha (born 16 October 1954 in Cáceres) is a Spanish businessman and sports manager known as the president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, since April 26, 2024, after Luis Rubiales was disqualified by FIFA for his kiss to Jenni Hermoso.[1]
Biography[edit]
Rocha has had a diverse and significant career both on and off the playing field.
As a player, he dedicated himself to indoor soccer, where he played several seasons in the Honor Division. His passion for the sport led him to occupy several important roles, including being a manager and member of the coaching staff of Cacereño in the 3rd Division and 2nd Division “B”, and vice president of C. Cacereño Malpartida in the 3rd national division.[2]
Business career[edit]
Rocha is a businessman since 1993 and manager of up to three establishments, his life has been closely linked to football. Pedro Rocha came to play for several seasons in the Honor Division of futsal, and already in the managerial field, he was part of the management and coaching staff of C.P. Cacereño. In addition, he was president of the Futsal Committee of the Extremadura Federation from 2008 to 2011.[3][4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Así es Pedro Rocha: experto en fútbol regional y mano derecha de Luis Rubiales al frente de la RFEF" (in Spanish). Vox Populi. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "¿Quién es Pedro Rocha? El candidato a presidente de la RFEF" (in Spanish). DAZN.com. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Fútbol: Quién es Pedro Rocha, el candidato a la presidencia de la RFEF tras la salida de Luis Rubiales" (in Spanish). Cadena SER.com. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "¿QUIÉN ES REALMENTE PEDRO ROCHA? LA HISTORIA DE UN EXJUGADOR DE FÚTBOL SALA QUE ASCENDIÓ A LA SOMBRA DE VILLAR Y RUBIALES" (in Spanish). Relevo.com. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.