The new executive president of Cruz Azul is Álvaro Dávila , as the club officially announced this Thursday.
Álvaro Dávila comes to replace Guillermo Álvarez, who left office five months ago amid a legal scandal.
The Machine decided on Álvaro Dávila due to his experience with Monarcas Morelia, where was president for 40 years and won the championship in the Winter 2000.
“Cruz Azul welcomes one of the most experienced managers in Mexican soccer. Our institution is proud to present Álvaro Dávila as the new executive president of Cruz Azul ”, says the team statement.
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Álvaro Dávila is the new Executive President of La Maquina. # HazQueSuceda pic.twitter.com/178 M6cwBWf
– CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzulCD) January 7, 2021
Álvaro Dávila would be above Jaime Ordiales in the celestial organization chart, and would be accountable to José Antonio Marín and Víctor Velázquez, presidents of the Administration and Surveillance Councils of La Cruz Azul. In addition, he will represent the club in the FMF Owners Assembly and in Liga MX meetings.
Who is Álvaro Dávila? Álvaro Dávila is a famous singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 70 for his romantic songs. He has been married to the famous entertainment journalist Pati Chapoy for more than 40 years, marriage of the two children Rodrigo Dávila Chapoy and Pablo Dávila Chapoy were born.
In addition, he served as president of the disappeared club Monarcas Morelia during 22 years, from which he retired in 2019 to dedicate himself to his family.
Álvaro Dávila, Executive President of La Maquina. # HazQueSuceda pic.twitter.com/Szrh1v2ddA
– CRUZ AZUL (@CruzAzulCD) January 7 , 2021