Liverpool beat Manchester United 3-1 at Anfield in 2011, with Dirk Kuyt scoring all three goals.Yet Luis Suárez, who didn't score, was named Man of the Match. I can't think of another instance where this ever happened.
That's how good Suárez was that day.
Liverpool Montevideo are building a brand-new stadium in Belvedere, expected to open in February/March 2028.
Speaking on Uruguayan television today, club president José Luis Palma said he wants Liverpool FC to play the inaugural match at the new stadium. The proposal has not yet been sent to the English club, with Palma saying they want to have the stadium looking its best first.
Liverpool have become one of Uruguay's most successful clubs in recent years, winning 10 major domestic trophies since 2020, including the 2023 league title.
If it happens, Liverpool vs Liverpool in Montevideo for the opening of the new Belvedere would be pretty special.
Source: Punto Penal / Canal 10, Uruguay
https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Deportes/Palma-sobre-el-nuevo-estadio-inauguracion-contra-Liverpool-ingles-nombre-comercial-y-mas-uc972039
Liverpool Montevideo are building a brand-new stadium in Belvedere, expected to open in February/March 2028.
Today, club president José Luis Palma said on national TV that he wants Liverpool FC to play the inaugural match at the new stadium. The proposal has not yet been sent to Liverpool FC. Palma explained that they want to have the stadium looking its best first.
Liverpool have undergone a remarkable rise in Uruguay, winning 10 major domestic trophies since 2020, including the 2023 league title.
If it happens, Liverpool vs Liverpool in Montevideo for the opening of the new Belvedere would be pretty special.
Source: Punto Penal / Canal 10, Uruguay and Montevideo .com
https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Deportes/Palma-sobre-el-nuevo-estadio-inauguracion-contra-Liverpool-ingles-nombre-comercial-y-mas-uc972039
Liverpool Montevideo are building a brand-new stadium in Belvedere, expected to open in February/March 2028.
Speaking on Uruguayan television today, club president José Luis Palma said he wants Liverpool FC to play the inaugural match at the new stadium. The proposal has not yet been sent to the English club, with Palma saying they want to have the stadium looking its best first.
Liverpool Montevideo have become one of Uruguay's most successful clubs in recent years, winning 10 major domestic trophies since 2020, including the 2023 league title.
If it happens, Liverpool vs Liverpool in Montevideo for the opening of the new Belvedere would be pretty special.
Source: Punto Penal / Canal 10, Uruguay and Montevideo.com
https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Deportes/Palma-sobre-el-nuevo-estadio-inauguracion-contra-Liverpool-ingles-nombre-comercial-y-mas-uc972039
For those who don't know, Araújo played as a forward until he was 17, when he was converted into a defender.
You can still see that background when Barça or Uruguay push him forward. He doesn't just go up as a big centre-back looking for a header. He'll actually play like a striker at times, using his body to pivot, bringing wingers into play and making runs into the box.
This was probably the best example of it for Uruguay. He opened the scoring against Argentina in a 2-0 win in Buenos Aires, with Darwin Núñez scoring the second.
Not a bad bit of striker heritage for Liverpool's new centre-back.
With Ronald Araújo now officially a Liverpool player, he becomes the fourth Uruguayan to represent the club after Luis Suárez, Sebastián Coates and Darwin Núñez.
Found this incredible old photo of Ronald Araújo and Darwin Núñez as kids during a match between Rivera and Artigas in Uruguay.
The original source identifies the two as Araújo and Núñez. At the time, there was obviously no way of knowing that, years later, both would end up playing for Liverpool.
Photo: Raúl Pereira
Link: https://www.elpais.com.uy/ovacion/futbol/darwin-nunez-el-nino-que-sono-jugar-en-las-europas-cambio-los-jugos-por-la-copa-america-y-fue-enganado-a-penarol
The whole experience felt like a lucid nightmare. Even the movement of the "shapes" was eerie and fascinating. The score is obviously a highlight as well, but I keep coming back to this particular scene just to experience the atmosphere it creates. I don't think I've ever seen a depiction of the underworld quite like this.
I was wondering what everyone else thought.
Today marks the 96th anniversary of the 1930 World Cup Final. Here's the final two goals as Uruguay came from 2-1 down to beat Argentina 4-2.
Ninety six years ago today, Uruguay came from 2-1 down to beat Argentina 4-2 and become the first World Cup champions. It is one of those matches that feels bigger than the result itself because it marked the beginning of the tournament that would become the biggest event in football.
It also completed an extraordinary run for Uruguay, who had already won Olympic gold in the FIFA organized 1924 and 1928 tournaments. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the sport's most significant finals.
My personal Mount Rushmore of kaiju final battles. These are the ones that have always stood out to me for their choreography, directions, set design, etc. I put them in chronological order.
• Gamera vs. Gyaos (Gamera: Guardian of the Universe)
- It's so ahead of its time and I think it hasn't really been equalled. The Tokyo set they build still blows me away.
• Gamera vs. Iris (Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris)
- IMO the most emotional battle in any Kaiju film. Overall stunning, even the air battle that comes before it.
• Godzilla vs. Mothra & King Ghidorah (GMK: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack)
- I'm a big Kaneko fan as you can tell, lol. It's such a lively and "anime" feeling battle.
• Godzilla vs. Kong (Godzilla vs. Kong)
- Everything, including the "real" final battle that came after, is perfect. Still my favourite of the Legendary films.
Curious to see what everyone else's Mount Rushmore would look like.
Há 96 anos, o Uruguai virou um jogo que estava 2-1 para vencer a Argentina por 4--2 e conquistar a primeira Copa do Mundo da FIFA. É uma daquelas partidas que representam muito mais do que o placar, porque marcaram o início do torneio que se tornaria o maior do futebol mundial.
A conquista também coroou uma geração que já havia vencido os Jogos Olímpicos de 1924 e 1928 organizados por la FIFA. Quase um século depois, essa final continua sendo uma das mais importantes da história do esporte.
Hace 96 años, Uruguay remontó un 2-1 para vencer 4-2 a Argentina y convertirse en el primer campeón de la Copa del Mundo. Siempre me pareció uno de esos partidos que representan mucho más que el resultado, porque marcaron el comienzo del torneo más importante del fútbol.
Además, la victoria terminó de coronar una generación extraordinaria que ya había conquistado los Juegos Olímpicos organizados por FIFA de 1924 y 1928. Casi un siglo después, sigue siendo una de las finales más importantes de la historia.
Hace 96 años, Uruguay remontó un 2-1 para vencer 4-2 a Argentina y convertirse en el primer campeón de la Copa del Mundo. Siempre me pareció uno de esos partidos que representan mucho más que el resultado, porque marcaron el comienzo del torneo más importante del fútbol.
Además, la victoria terminó de coronar una generación extraordinaria que ya había conquistado los Juegos Olímpicos organizados por FIFA de 1924 y 1928. Casi un siglo después, sigue siendo una de las finales más importantes de la historia.
Ninety six years ago today, Uruguay came from 2-1 down to beat Argentina 4-2 and become the first World Cup champions. It is one of those matches that feels bigger than the result itself because it marked the beginning of the tournament that would become the biggest event in football.
It also completed an extraordinary run for Uruguay, who had already won Olympic gold in the FIFA organized 1924 and 1928 tournaments. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the sport's most significant finals.
Ninety six years ago today, Uruguay came from 2-1 down to beat Argentina 4-2 and become the first World Cup champions. It is one of those matches that feels bigger than the result itself because it marked the beginning of the tournament that would become the biggest event in football.
It also completed an extraordinary run for Uruguay, who had already won Olympic gold in the FIFA organized 1924 and 1928 tournaments. Nearly a century later, it remains one of the sport's most significant finals.
Argentina had also beaten the United States 6-1 to set up a Rio de la Plata final for the inaugural World Cup.
Argentina had also beaten the United States 6-1 to set up a Rio de la Plata final for the inaugural World Cup.
I translated the original Uruguayan radio commentary into English and added subtitles to the final minute of the 1950 FIFA World Cup Final, including the emotional post-match celebrations following the Maracanazo.
I thought English-speaking fans might enjoy experiencing one of the World Cup's most famous moments through the original Uruguayan broadcast.
Aqui esta la narración radial uruguaya original del último minuto de la final del Mundial de 1950 entre Uruguay y Brasil, incluyendo las emocionantes celebraciones posteriores al Maracanazo.