The FC Barcelona player, Pedro, received today the Canary Islands’ Gold Medal, given by the President of the region, Paulino Rivero, and confessed that he feels “proud of being from Tenerife”, after dedicating the award to his family and all the people that has supported him.
“As a person from the Canary Islands and as a person from Tenerife this is something to be proud of. This is a very happy day for me”, stated Pedro Rodríguez when he was given the prize, a prize which has also rewarded the work of the other player from the Canary Islands in the Spanish National Team, David Silva, who couldn’t attend the ceremony because he’s in the middle of the season with Manchester City.
The President of the Canary Islands government, Paulino Rivero, gave the Gold Medal to the player and emphasized, over his sport achievements, his character, a model for the society. In his speech he pointed that his humility, sacrifice, effort and constancy are the qualities which have lead him to the top of the football worldwide.
“This is the maximum award given by the Canary Islands to the people who stand out because of their work”, ended the President.
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