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 Gómez Díaz aged 34, after playing for Lucena CF in Tercera División. Juan Carlos began his managerial career with CD Ciudad Jardín in 2012, in the regional leagues. In February 2015, after more than a year without a club, he took over CD Mairena in the fourth level. On 17 July 2015, Juan Carlos was appointed manager of Écija Balompié also in the fourth division. Juan Carlos Gómez Díaz Juan Carlos Gómez Díaz (born 6 April 1973), known as Juan Carlos, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a forward, and a manager, most recently of Écija Balompié. Born in Córdoba,