Ramón Aguirre Suárez
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Ramón Alberto Aguirre Suárez (born 18 October 1944) is an Argentine
former footballer, famous for his play in the successful Estudiantes de La Plata
team of 1967-1970.
's Estudiantes as an often violent full-back, playing alongside the more refined Raúl Madero
. When Estudiantes conquered the 1967 Metropolitano title and was runner-up in the Nacional of the same year, it qualified for the 1968 Copa Libertadores, which it won. Estudiantes then engaged Manchester United F.C.
for the 1968 Intercontinental Cup
, which it won 2-1 on aggregate.
Estudiantes then proceeded to win the 1969 and 1970 editions of the Libertadores, as well as the 1968 edition of the Interamerican Cup in a three-legged final against the reigning CONCACAF
title-holders, Mexican
club Toluca.
Estudiantes lost the 1969 Intercontinental Cup against A.C. Milan
, and the 1970 edition against Feyenoord. Following a violent Intercontinental match against Milan played in Boca's stadium
in Buenos Aires
, the entire team was arrested on orders from Argentine President Juan Carlos Onganía
. Goalkeeper Alberto Poletti was suspended for life (he was later pardoned) and did time in jail. Aguirre Suárez and Manera endured jail time and suspensions. Aguirre Suárez had scored in the match; Milan player Nestor Combin
argued that Aguirre Suárez's elbow broke a bone in his face.
After Estudiantes lost the 1971 Copa Libertadores
final, several players were transferred. Aguirre Suárez played for Granada CF
in 1971/72 and later in 1973/74, conforming a strong defensive line alongside Uruguay
an (and former Libertadores foe) Julio Montero Castillo
. He also played for UD Salamanca
before retiring in 1975.
In 1977 he came out of retirement to play four games for Club Atlético Lanús
.
After retirement, Aguirre Suárez remained linked to football, coaching teams in Tucumán and elsewhere, and working in schools in the La Plata
area.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
former footballer, famous for his play in the successful Estudiantes de La Plata
Estudiantes de La Plata
Club Estudiantes de La Plata , simply referred to as Estudiantes, is an Argentine professional sports club based in La Plata. The club's football team currently competes in the Primera División, where it has spent most of its history....
team of 1967-1970.
Career
Aguirre Suárez made his name in Osvaldo ZubeldíaOsvaldo Zubeldía
Osvaldo Juan Zubeldía, was a football player and an influential Argentine coach.-Playing career:...
's Estudiantes as an often violent full-back, playing alongside the more refined Raúl Madero
Raúl Madero
Raúl Horacio Madero is an Argentine sports physician and former football player. He served two terms as the physician of the Argentina national football team.-Sporting career:...
. When Estudiantes conquered the 1967 Metropolitano title and was runner-up in the Nacional of the same year, it qualified for the 1968 Copa Libertadores, which it won. Estudiantes then engaged Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
for the 1968 Intercontinental Cup
1968 Intercontinental Cup
The 1968 Intercontinental Cup was a football tie held over two legs in 1968 between the winners of the 1967–68 European Cup, Manchester United, and Estudiantes de La Plata, winners of the 1968 Copa Libertadores....
, which it won 2-1 on aggregate.
Estudiantes then proceeded to win the 1969 and 1970 editions of the Libertadores, as well as the 1968 edition of the Interamerican Cup in a three-legged final against the reigning CONCACAF
CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football is the continental governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean...
title-holders, Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
club Toluca.
Estudiantes lost the 1969 Intercontinental Cup against A.C. Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
, and the 1970 edition against Feyenoord. Following a violent Intercontinental match against Milan played in Boca's stadium
Estadio Alberto J. Armando
The Estadio Alberto J. Armando is a stadium located in the La Boca district of Buenos Aires. Widely known as La Bombonera due to its shape, with a "flat" stand on one side of the pitch and three steep stands round the rest of the stadium...
in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, the entire team was arrested on orders from Argentine President Juan Carlos Onganía
Juan Carlos Onganía
Juan Carlos Onganía Carballo was de facto president of Argentina from 29 June 1966 to 8 June 1970. He rose to power as military dictator after toppling, in a coup d’état self-named Revolución Argentina , the democratically elected president Arturo Illia .-Economic and social...
. Goalkeeper Alberto Poletti was suspended for life (he was later pardoned) and did time in jail. Aguirre Suárez and Manera endured jail time and suspensions. Aguirre Suárez had scored in the match; Milan player Nestor Combin
Nestor Combin
Néstor Combin, is a former football Argentine player in France. He was striker, mainly with Olympique Lyonnais and France national team.-Clubs:*1959 - 1964 : Olympique Lyonnais...
argued that Aguirre Suárez's elbow broke a bone in his face.
After Estudiantes lost the 1971 Copa Libertadores
1971 Copa Libertadores
The Copa Libertadores 1971 was the 12th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's annual international club tournament. Nacional won the competition....
final, several players were transferred. Aguirre Suárez played for Granada CF
Granada CF
Granada Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 14 April 1931, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes....
in 1971/72 and later in 1973/74, conforming a strong defensive line alongside Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
an (and former Libertadores foe) Julio Montero Castillo
Julio Montero Castillo
Julio César Montero Castillo is a former Uruguayan international footballer who played as a defender.During his club career he played for Uruguayan sides Liverpool and Nacional, Independiente of Argentina, and Spanish side Granada.He represented the Uruguay national football team in the 1970 FIFA...
. He also played for UD Salamanca
UD Salamanca
Unión Deportiva Salamanca, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 16 March 1923, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2....
before retiring in 1975.
In 1977 he came out of retirement to play four games for Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet...
.
Honours
Estudiantes- Copa Libertadores (3): 1968Copa Libertadores 1968The 1968 Copa Libertadores was the ninth edition of the Copa Libertadores, South America's premier association football competition. It was played between January 27 and May 16...
, 1969Copa Libertadores 1969The Copa Libertadores 1969 was an association football competition contested between the top clubs of the CONMEBOL federation. Estudiantes de la Plata won the competition defeating Club Nacional de Football 4–0 on points over two-legs.-Qualified teams:...
, 1970Copa Libertadores 1970The 1970 Copa Libertadores was the 11th edition of CONMEBOL's top club tournament. Estudiantes de La Plata successfully defended their title for the second straight year by defeating Peñarol in the finals... - Primera División ArgentinaPrimera División ArgentinaThe Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
(1): Metropolitano 1967 - Copa Intercontinental (1): 19681968 Intercontinental CupThe 1968 Intercontinental Cup was a football tie held over two legs in 1968 between the winners of the 1967–68 European Cup, Manchester United, and Estudiantes de La Plata, winners of the 1968 Copa Libertadores....
- Copa InteramericanaCopa InteramericanaCopa Interamericana was a football trophy contested between the champions of CONMEBOL's Copa Libertadores de América and the winners of CONCACAF's Champions' Cup...
(1): 1969
Post retirement
Aguirre Suárez was named the most violent Argentine player ever in an informal Internet listing.After retirement, Aguirre Suárez remained linked to football, coaching teams in Tucumán and elsewhere, and working in schools in the La Plata
La Plata
La Plata is the capital city of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and of La Plata partido. According to the , the city proper has a population of 574,369 and its metropolitan area has 694,253 inhabitants....
area.