Juan Carlos I of Spain to revert Spain to Francoist government in the King's name. In 2008, he was considered the most popular leader in all Ibero-America. Hailed for his role in Spain's transition to democracy, the King and the monarchy's reputation began to suffer after controversies surrounding his family arose, exacerbated by an elephant-hunting trip he undertook during a time of financial crisis in Spain. In 2014, Juan Carlos, citing personal reasons, abdicated in favour of his son, who acceded to the throne as Felipe VI. Juan Carlos was born to Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona, and Princess María Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies in
Juan Carlos Masnik the North American Soccer League. Masnik made 26 appearances for the Uruguay national football team from 1967 to 1974. Juan Carlos Masnik Juan Carlos Masnik (born 2 March 1943) is a former Uruguayan football player and manager, who represented his country at the 1974 FIFA World Cup in Germany. Masnik played for Club Nacional de Football and featured in the 1971 Intercontinental Cup. He played in Argentina for Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata where he scored 6 goals in 88 league games. He also had two short stints in the United States. The first was in 1967 with the