Mario Verdial

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Mario Verdial
Born(1962-05-02)2 May 1962
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Died 5 February 2015(2015-02-05) (aged 52)
Villanueva, Cortés, Honduras
Nationality Honduran
Occupation Businessman

Mario Verdial Alsina (2 May 1962 – 5 February 2015) was a Honduran businessman who since 2001 served as co-chairman of the football club Real C.D. España as well as Vice-President of the National Autonomous Federation of Football of Honduras. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ "Mario Verdial, un líder empresarial y deportivo de éxito". La Prensa. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  2. ↑ "Soccer Team President Dies in Road Shooting in Honduras". The New York Times. Associated Press. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Asesinan al empresario Mario Verdial". La Prensa. 5 February 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2015.


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