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José Carlos Loaiza Appointed Executive Director of Unafut, Aims for Structured Planning in Costa Rican Football

José Carlos Loaiza Appointed Executive Director of Unafut, Aims for Structured Planning in Costa Rican Football

LaLiga's representative José Carlos Loaiza emphasizes the importance of organized processes and collaboration with local authorities to avoid weekly improvisations in the Costa Rican football league.
José Carlos Loaiza has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Union of First Division Football Clubs (Unafut) in Costa Rica, representing LaLiga.

With prior experience in the Spanish football ecosystem, Loaiza aims to bring a more organized approach to managing Costa Rican football, focusing on planning and collaboration to avoid frequent disruptions.

Loaiza, who arrived in the country in December and started residing there in January, has highlighted the complexity of planning events due to unanticipated interventions by public authorities, which can often lead to cancellations or rescheduling.

'Planning is crucial, and we understand that safety is the utmost priority.

We need to work collaboratively with different authorities to establish protocols and plan adequately to avoid regular disruptions,' Loaiza stated.

Recently, the Costa Rican Ministry of Finance closed down a football stadium due to unresolved issues, and some teams have faced challenges registering foreign players.

In response, Loaiza stressed the need for a robust licensing system and close cooperation with the federation to resolve these issues before the championships commence, ensuring stability and sustainability in competitions.

Under his leadership, Unafut seeks to harness the expertise of LaLiga to support the first division clubs in Costa Rica.

This collaboration aims at professionalizing the league further by improving planning and adopting a systematic approach to resolving scheduling conflicts and enhancing operational efficiency.

Loaiza also addressed concerns about the congested match schedule and insufficient time between tournaments, which many clubs have highlighted as obstacles to effective planning.

He suggested that these issues would be analyzed diligently to arrive at long-term solutions that satisfy all parties involved.

Highlighting the passion for football in Costa Rica, Loaiza noted the need for the local football sector to continually grow and improve.

He expressed optimism about the collective desire within the football community to achieve higher standards and more professional operations, aligning with international best practices.

While change will not be immediate, Loaiza pledged a commitment to work collaboratively with all stakeholders for the long-term betterment of Costa Rican football.
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