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Manuel de Castro González

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Spanish journalist

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Manuel de Castro González, better known as Hándicap, was a Spanish sports journalist, football executive, manager, referee, and politician.

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Sculpture of Manuel de Castro Hándicap in the vicinity of the Balaídos stadium.Sculpture of Manuel de Castro Hándicap in the vicinity of the Balaídos stadium.

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Manuel de Castro González, better known as Hándicap, was a Spanish sports journalist, football executive, manager, referee, and politician. He was one of the most important figures in the amateur beginnings of football in Vigo, being noted for his prominent role in promoting football in the city and as the fundamental head behind the foundation of Celta de Vigo in 1923.

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Spain
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
deceased
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Lived 1885 to 1944 · aged 59
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5 languages

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