Gonzalo Belloso changed the boots for the suit and launched his candidacy for president of the Central.
It was a secret of Pulcinella. The photo in a bar of the Rosario with the coach and former player of the Rascal, Miguel Angelo Russoand the businessman Hugo Botta, it was a political gesture that anticipated the news this Wednesday. Finally, from his Twitter account, Gonzalo Belloso formalizes his candidacy for president of Rosario Central.
You had to read between the lines. The former player and strong leader of South American football in FIFA will lead the group Race of the scoundrels for the elections that – possibly – will be held in October. In this way, the Silverside He has decided to run one of the opposition lists that will try to take control of the institution of the Rosary. All or nothing.
The group he directs Carlos Tevez He does not spend his best sporting moment. The Apache He came with the intention of being the mood inflator for a downed team. Meanwhile, the victory in the classic against Newell’s gave him some peace. But Rosario Central is eight units behind Lanús, the lowest in the Professional League standings.
What happens inside the field bounces off. And it is well known that election times are often turbulent. Several policy areas intend to contest the succession of the Directive Commission chaired by Rodolfo Di Pollina, Ricardo Carloni Y Marcello Facciano.
In this context, the 48-year-old former footballer announced his release from prison under the legend “A serious Center“. And he wrote in his social media post: “The Raza Canaya group has decided to participate in the Rosario Central elections in October and I am honored by my candidacy for president of the club. I take this responsibility very happy“.
Belloso concluded his statement: “In a few days we will offer a press conference to officially begin this journey”. And he added two hearts with the club colors of he loves him.
The FIFA Strategic Consultant in South America it will play a leading role in the upcoming elections for the institution of the Rosary. It remains to be defined which other lists will be presented.
Gonzalo Belloso: the “Pejerrey” who wants to be president of Central
Gonzalo Belloso was born on March 30, 1974 in Rosario, Santa Fe. He made his professional debut in 1993 with the Rascal. The former striker also wore the jerseys of Lanús, Colón, Racing, Racing de Strasbourg from France, Cruz Azul from Mexico, Olimpia from Paraguay and Zamora from Spain.
The former forward made his second return to Rosario Central in 2006 and shared the squad with other experienced players such as Cristian Killy González, Walter Ribonetto and Hernán Castellano. On June 14, 2008, he dissociated himself from the Arroyito entity and decided to permanently retire from professional football training.
Gonzalo Belloso at the time as sports manager of Rosario Central. Photo: Clarin Archive.
After hanging up his boots, he began his career as a sports manager. His first steps were taken at Olimpia in Paraguay as a sports manager. From 2010 to 2012 he held the same role at Rosario Central.
In 2014 he was hired to cover the position of sports advisor of the APF (Paraguayan Football Federation). His career continued to grow. In 2016 he made the leap into the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol). He first assumed the position of Director of Development and was subsequently appointed Deputy Secretary General. He held that position until September 2021, when he decided to step down. He is currently a strategic consultant for South American football at FIFA.
Source: Clarin
