Juan Ramón Verón
Juan Ramón Verón, affectionately known as 'La Bruja', is a legendary Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder and is renowned for his contributions to Estudiantes de La Plata during the club's golden era in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born on March 28, 1942, he made his debut for Estudiantes in 1962 and went on to become a pivotal figure, helping the team secure three Copa Libertadores titles and the Intercontinental Cup in 1968. Verón is celebrated for his technical skills, vision, and leadership on the field. After a successful career that included stints in Europe and Colombia, he retired in 1985. Recently, he has been in the news due to his hospitalization and serious health concerns, prompting an emotional response from his son, Juan Sebastián Verón, the current president of Estudiantes.
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Recent news mentions
Juan Ramón Verón was one of the key figures in Estudiantes' success during the 1960s.
Estudiantes de La Plata suma un nuevo título local, el cuarto en dos años
Panama· 2025-12-14
Juan Ramón Verón is mentioned as Juan Sebastián Verón's father who passed away in May, making this championship celebration particularly emotional.
recibió el trofeo en la tribuna y tuvo su dulce revancha contra la AFA de Tapia
Argentina· 2025-12-14
Juan Ramón Verón was the coach of the Guatemalan national team during their first semifinal experience in the Copa Oro.
el inolvidable duelo contra México en 1996
Guatemala· 2025-07-02
Verón recently suffered the death of his father, Juan Ramón.
"Sin inversión va a ser difícil que podamos ser competitivos"Argentina· 2025-07-02
Juan Ramón Verón was the coach of the Guatemalan national team during the 1996 Copa Oro.
Así han sido sus duelos en Copa Oro antes de la semifinal 2025Guatemala· 2025-07-01
Juan Ramón Verón was the coach who led Guatemala to the semifinals in the 1996 Gold Cup.
Sedes y rivales de los encuentros de la selección de Guatemala en la Copa Oro 2025Guatemala· 2025-06-14
Juan Ramón 'La Bruja' Verón is remembered as a legend of Estudiantes de La Plata and Argentine football.
La noche en que Walter Cárdenas anuló a Juan Ramón ‘La Bruja’ Verón | Columnistas | Deportes
Ecuador· 2025-06-01
Juan Ramón Verón is remembered as one of the greatest idols of Estudiantes.
así van quedando los bombos de octavos de final tras el cierre de los tres primeros grupos de Copa Libertadores este martes
Uruguay· 2025-05-28
Juan Ramón Verón was a central figure in the most glorious era of Estudiantes and is remembered for his historic goal in Old Trafford.
Falleció leyenda y padre de ídolo del fútbol argentino
Costa Rica· 2025-05-27
Juan Ramón Verón was a former footballer and coach who passed away at the age of 81 and was a symbol of Estudiantes de La Plata.
Muere Juan Ramón Verón, símbolo de Estudiantes y con paso recordado en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-05-27Juan Ramón Verón, la Bruja, was an eternal idol of Estudiantes de La Plata and a legendary figure in Argentine football.
Murió Juan Ramón la Bruja Verón, ídolo de Estudiantes y leyenda del fútbol argentinoArgentina· 2025-05-27
Juan Ramón Verón, a legendary figure in Estudiantes de La Plata, is currently hospitalized with a reserved prognosis.
"Un paso a la vez", el emotivo posteo de Juan Sebastián Verón para su papá Juan Ramón, internado con pronóstico reservadoArgentina· 2025-05-04