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José Eleuterio Mansur Guevara, Correcaminos founder, dies at 84
José Eleuterio Mansur Guevara, a prominent figure in Tamaulipas sports known as ‘Don Pepe’, has passed away at the age of 84. Mansur Guevara is credited with the formal professional establishment of Club de Fútbol Correcaminos in 1980 through his registration of the team with the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol.
Throughout a career spanning over seven decades, he served in various capacities, including player, coach, director, and promoter. He was a key figure in developing youth and children's football in Ciudad Victoria and served as the president of the State Football Association.
His contributions to the sport were recognized by the Correcaminos institution, which recently honored him as a member of the ‘Mural de Leyendas’ at the Marte R. Gómez Stadium.
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Ciudad Victoria · Club de Futbol Correcaminos · Federación Mexicana de Futbol · José Eleuterio Mansur Guevara · Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas