Vicente del Bosque awarded for work with disabled

LEGENDARY Spanish football coach Vicente del Bosque has been awarded for his work with disabled people.

The town of La Albuera declared the ex-Real Madrid player the recipient of their Adalid Peace, Freedom and Solidarity award.

The 65-year-old guided Spain to World Cup glory in 2010 and helped them defend their European championship title in 2012.

Del Bosque has long supported the disabled, and is a sponsor and ´godfather´ of the Roosevelt Association – a group that has been working for the rights and opportunities for people with physical disabilities since 1989.

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