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Real Zaragoza Legend Juan Manuel Villa Dies at 86

1/6/2025

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Juan Manuel Villa, a revered icon of Real Zaragoza and a key player of 'Los Magníficos,' has sadly passed away at the age of 86. With 233 matches and 77 goals under his belt, he not only clinched two Copa del Rey titles and a Copa de Ferias but also played a pivotal role in Spain's Euro 1964 triumph, cementing his legacy in the heart of Spanish football.

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Juan Manuel Villa, a revered icon of Real Zaragoza and a key player of 'Los Magníficos,' has sadly passed away at the age of 86. With 233 matches and 77 goals under his belt, he not only clinched two Copa del Rey titles and a Copa de Ferias but also played a pivotal role in Spain's Euro 1964 triumph, cementing his legacy in the heart of Spanish football.