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Valero Rivera López
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Personal information
Born (1953-02-14) 14 February 1953 (age 72)
Zaragoza, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Youth career
Years Team
1966–1971
Barcelona
Senior clubs
Years Team
1971–1983
Barcelona
Teams managed
1983–2003
Barcelona
2008–2013
Spain
2013–2025
Qatar

Valero Rivera López (born on February 14, 1953) is a famous Spanish handball coach. He is known for his long and successful career. He has coached both club teams and national teams.

Valero Rivera is also the father of another well-known handball player, Valero Rivera Folch.

Who is Valero Rivera López?

Valero Rivera López was born in Zaragoza, Spain. He became a very important person in the world of handball. He spent many years playing and coaching. His career shows how much he loves the sport.

Early Days as a Player

Valero Rivera started playing handball when he was young. From 1966 to 1971, he was part of the youth teams at Barcelona. He then played for the main Barcelona team from 1971 to 1983. This was a big part of his life.

Becoming a Top Coach

After his playing career, Valero Rivera became a coach. This is where he truly shined.

Coaching FC Barcelona

He coached the Barcelona team for a very long time. From 1983 to 2003, he led the team. This was a period of great success for Barcelona handball. He helped them win many important games and championships.

Coaching National Teams

Valero Rivera also coached national handball teams.

  • Spain National Team: From 2008 to 2013, he was the coach for the Spain men's national handball team. He led them in big competitions. For example, they played in the 2012 European Men's Handball Championship in Serbia.
  • Qatar National Team: After coaching Spain, he moved to coach the Qatar men's national handball team. He started this role in 2013 and is expected to continue until 2025. This shows his lasting impact on international handball.

Valero Rivera López is a true legend in handball. He has helped many players and teams achieve their best.

See also

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