Julio César Cortés
Julio César 'Pocho' Cortés was a notable figure in Central American football, known for his contributions as both a player and a coach. Born in Uruguay, he played for the Uruguayan national team in the FIFA World Cups of 1962, 1966, and 1970 before moving to Guatemala, where he became a prominent player for Club Social y Deportivo Municipal. Cortés transitioned into coaching, leading the Guatemalan national team during two separate terms and achieving notable success, including winning the Copa Uncaf in 2001. He also had a successful coaching career with local clubs such as Suchitepéquez, Juventud Retalteca, and Jalapa. Cortés passed away on July 24, 2025, in Costa Rica at the age of 84.
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Julio César Cortes was remembered with a minute of silence before the match.
el equipo de Diego Aguirre sufrió en exceso para ganar, pero debutó con victoria en el Clausura con goles de Leo Fernández y Arezo
Uruguay· 2025-08-02
Julio César Cortés was a historic player for Peñarol and a three-time World Cup participant with the Uruguayan national team.
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Costa Rica· 2025-07-25
Cortés was a former coach of the Guatemala National Team and a player for Uruguay in three World Cups.
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Guatemala· 2025-07-25