Since 1989 he has been at the helm of the presidency of Orientación Marítima, reaching the highest sporting levels and consolidating a sports school from which great values of football have emerged. Miguel Gopar "Guelo" will receive a well-deserved tribute on June 27, a day that the cream of Canarian football will not miss.
The recognition of Canarian football to one of the most outstanding leaders in the history of Lanzarote football arises from the initiative of Pedro Cruz, former player of Orientación Marítima and UD Lanzarote. Supported by the Board of Directors and the family of Miguel Gopar, he has managed to commit the best of Canarian football, who have responded massively to the invitation of the organizers of this football event.
With this tribute, the organizers intend to recognize the unique career and initiative of Miguel Gopar, within Lanzarote football, as a player and especially as president and emblematic figure of Orientación Marítima since 1989. Under his presidency, Marítima has achieved the highest sporting levels, one of the greatest successes being the promotion to the Second Division B several seasons ago.
On Monday afternoon, the offices of the Orientación Marítima headquarters hosted the presentation of the events of the tribute to Miguel Gopar. Pedro Cruz, promoter of the initiative, commented in his speech that "Miguel Gopar deserves this and much more." During the presentation he was accompanied by several directors of Marítima, Ana Gopar, daughter of Miguel Gopar, and José Montelongo, councilor for sports of the Arrecife City Council.
The planned events are specified in the tribute match that will take place on Saturday, June 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Lanzarote Sports City, and that will face a combined team of Canarian footballers and a combined team of players from Orientación Marítima. Previously, the I "Miguel Gopar" Alevín and Benjamín Tournament will be held.
Outstanding Canarian footballers have confirmed their participation in the tribute to Miguel Gopar, among which Juan Carlos Valerón (Deportivo de la Coruña), David Silva (Valencia), Manuel Pablo (Deportivo de la Coruña) or Jonathan Sesma (Valladolid) stand out, among others. The only one who has left his participation in the air is David Silva, who could be playing in that date the final of the Confederations Cup with Spain.
The Combined of Canarian Footballers will be composed of: Marino (Granadilla), Orlando Quintana (Lorca), Manuel Pablo (Deportivo de la Coruña), David García (UD Las Palmas), Héctor Sánchez (CD Tenerife), Ayoze Díaz (Mallorca), Ángel López (Villarreal), Juan Carlos Valerón (Deportivo de la Coruña), Miguel Ángel Valerón, Alberto Hernández (Ceuta), Momo (Xerez), Adrián Martín (Levante), Jonathan Sesma (Valladolid), Cristo Marrero (CD Tenerife), Antonio Guayre (Numancia), Sergio Suárez (UD Las Palmas), Francis Suárez (UD Las Palmas), David González (UD Las Palmas), Nauzet Alemán (UD Las Palmas), David Silva (Valencia), Maciot (UD Lanzarote), Vladimir (UD Lanzarote), Jotha (UD Lanzarote), Jonathan Torres (UD Lanzarote).
For its part, the Combined of Orientación Marítima will be composed of players from the current squad and footballers who have been a hallmark in the club of La Destila. Fran, Roberto Corujo, Jona, Kamara, Pi, Aridane, Pedro Cruz, Santi Torres, Maikel Brito, Carmelo Hernández, Quique Crespo, Yeray Brito, David Martín, Sixto, Alexis "Moro", Francis Torres, Rubén Rodríguez, Maikel Padrón, Ta, Rubén Méndez, Gustavo García, José David, Pacho, Maikel Cedrés, Iván Cedrés, [Oscar->http://oscars-awards.com] Levy, Lolo, Né, Ito and Rosmen, will be the players who defend the Marítima shirt.
The benches will have luxury coaches for this tribute. The Combined of Canarian Footballers will be led by David Amaral (Salamanca) and Mame Fernández (CD Teguise), with Jesús Reyes "Piti" acting as physiotherapist and Antonio Ruiz (Valladolid) as physical trainer. On the opposite side, Juan Antonio Machín will lead Marítima, together with Marcial Cabrera and Francisco Expósito "Trota" as physiotherapist.
On June 27, Canarian football will pay a well-deserved tribute to the emblematic Miguel Gopar "Guelo". From 5:30 p.m., the Lanzarote Sports City will become an authentic party.
