Benito Floro


Benito Floro Sanz is a Spanish football manager.

Football career

Floro was born in Gijón, Asturias. During his professional career he managed Albacete Balompié, Real Madrid, Sporting de Gijón, Vissel Kobe, C.F. Monterrey, Villarreal CF– he had already coached the Valencians in the third level – RCD Mallorca and Barcelona SC.
Starting in 2005, Floro briefly worked for former club Real Madrid as director of football, then switched to sports commentator with Telecinco. On 5 July 2013, the Canadian Soccer Association announced him as the new manager of the national team, taking over from interim coach Colin Miller on 1 August.
On 14 September 2016, Floro's contract was not renewed after failing to qualify the team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Personal life

Floro's son, Antonio, was also a football coach. He too worked in Canada.

Honours

Manager

Real Madrid
Villarreal