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Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Juan Ramón Verón, who scored at Old Trafford for Argentina's Estudiantes de La Plata, dies at 81
FILE - Juan Ramon Veron and his son Sebastian Veron are honored during the Copa Libertadores' draw ceremony in Luque, Paraguay, Dec. 2, 2014. Verón, who scored a goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford to help Argentina's Estudiantes La Plata win the 1968 Intercontinental Cup, died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, his former team said. He was 81. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz, File) BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Juan Ramón Verón, who scored a goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford to help Argentina's Estudiantes de La Plata win the 1968 Intercontinental Cup, died on Tuesday, his former team said. He was 81. Verón, nicknamed 'the Witch,' was the father of Juan Sebastián, the current president of Estudiantes and himself a former player. Advertisement The team did not provide a cause of death, but Verón had been suffering from kidney failure for some time. 'Estudiantes bids farewell today to one of its greatest legends. His legacy, his integrity, and his example will live forever in the memory of the club,' the club said in a statement. Verón, who played as a striker, helped Estudiantes win the Argentina league title in 1967 and then the Copa Libertadores three years in a row (1968-70) as well as the Interamerican Cup in 1969. Estudiantes planned to pay tribute to Verón later Tuesday when the team hosts Carabobo of Venezuela in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores. ___ AP soccer:
Reuters
27-05-2025
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Argentine soccer icon Juan Ramon Veron 'La Buja' dies at 81
BUENOS AIRES, May 27 (Reuters) - Argentine Juan Ramon 'La Bruja' Veron, who was revered as a player at Estudiantes de La Plata where he won three Copa Libertadores titles, has died at 81, the club said on Tuesday. Veron was instrumental in Estudiantes' successes during the late 1960s, helping the team win three consecutive Copa Libertadores crowns in 1968, 1969 and 1970, a domestic league title in 1967, and the Inter-American Cup in 1969. "La Bruja" (The Witch) is remembered for his goal against Manchester United that secured the 1968 Intercontinental Cup on aggregate after the second leg at Old Trafford. "Estudiantes announces with deep sorrow the passing of Juan Ramon Veron, an undisputed icon of our history, an absolute reference point for our identity and an eternal symbol of commitment, humility and belonging," the club said on X. Veron also had spells abroad, featuring for Panathinaikos in Greece and for Junior and Cucuta in Colombia. After retiring from professional football, Veron worked with Estudiantes' youth divisions. He was also the father of current club president Juan Sebastian Veron.
CNA
27-05-2025
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- CNA
Argentine great Juan Ramon 'La Bruja' Veron dies at 81
BUENOS AIRES : Argentine Juan Ramon 'La Bruja' Veron, who was revered as a player at Estudiantes de La Plata where he won three Copa Libertadores titles, has died at 81, the club said on Tuesday. Veron was instrumental in Estudiantes' successes during the late 1960s, helping the team win three consecutive Copa Libertadores crowns in 1968, 1969 and 1970, a domestic league title in 1967, and the Inter-American Cup in 1969. "La Bruja" (The Witch) is remembered for his goal against Manchester United that secured the 1968 Intercontinental Cup on aggregate after the second leg at Old Trafford. "Estudiantes announces with deep sorrow the passing of Juan Ramon Veron, an undisputed icon of our history, an absolute reference point for our identity and an eternal symbol of commitment, humility and belonging," the club said on X. Veron also had spells abroad, featuring for Panathinaikos in Greece and for Junior and Cucuta in Colombia. After retiring from professional football, Veron worked with Estudiantes' youth divisions. He was also the father of current club president Juan Sebastian Veron.
