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Veron plans sensational footballing comeback at age 42

Estudiantes president Juan Sebastian Veron could be playing next year's Copa Libertadores at the ripe old age of 42.

The former Lazio, Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder hung up his boots in May 2014 after helping Estudiantes to a Libertadores title upon his return from European football.

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But after being elected president of the La Plata club the same year Veron pledged to return to the field should they sell 65 percent of the boxes available in their new stadium, which is expected to be completed in 2017.