The City Council of Zarautz has decided to name José Ángel Iribar the Favorite Son of Zarautz. The former Athletic goalkeeper received institutional recognition and love from the residents of his town in a heartfelt ceremony held at the town hall of his town.
At the entrance, Iribar received an aurresku in his honor and, later, his friend and well-known bertsolari Andoni Egaña He dedicated a verse full of emotion to her. In the plenary hall, the mayor Xavier Txurruka highlighted Txopo’s sporting career, human values and cultural commitment, thus explaining the main reasons for naming him Favorite Son. Immediately after, the legendary red-and-white goalkeeper received the local medal.
Along with family and friends, they also attended the event Alex Padillaathletic player, Nerea Ortizfirst vice president, Josetxu Urrutiaboard member, Andoni Goikoetxea and Manolo Delgado Mecorepresenting the creature, ancient lions like Javier Clemente, Estanis Argote and Iñaki Churruca and three members of the Athletic Zaleak club from Zarautz.
Source: La Verdad
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