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MONTEVIDEO, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Isabel Pena became the first female president of a Uruguayan first division football club on Tuesday when she took charge of Montevideo-based Rampla Juniors.
Pena replaces Juan Castillo, who left the position to pursue his political career.
"It's a big responsibility, but I have great friends here who will help me," Pena told reporters, adding that she "watched football all day" .
Pena said she received congratulatory messages from all over the world after the announcement.
Rampla Juniors are currently seventh in Uruguay's top flight standings with six wins, six losses and three draws.
