Julián Riera

Julián Riera Navarro (15 September 1940 – 8 August 2025) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Riera began his professional career in 1961, playing with Espanyol until 1970.[1] From 1970 to 1973 he played for UE Sant Andreu.[2]

Death

Riera died in Barcelona on 8 August 2025, at the age of 84.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Julián Riera at WorldFootball.net
  2. ^ "Riera, Julián Riera Navarro - Futbolista | BDFutbol". www.bdfutbol.com. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  3. ^ Molero, Iván (8 August 2025). "Fallece Riera, mito del Espanyol, puerta 62 de Cornellà y receptor del (no) puñetazo más célebre". Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  4. ^ Martínez, Alberto (8 August 2025). "Muere Julián Riera, el capitán del Espanyol que recibió el puñetazo más famoso del fútbol". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 August 2025.