This goal changed the history of so many teams.
• This moment eliminated a very talented Ecuador side that had beaten Argentina and tied Brazil in this campaign.
• Uruguay would go on to reach the top four in South Africa.
I was pretty underwhelmed by this design when I first saw it at the World Cup, but watching Uruguay’s 4-1 win over South Korea, I thought it looked beautiful. The crest catches the light in a really cool way, with the four stars gleaming and shifting between gold, silver and purple depending on the angle. Don’t think I’ve ever noticed that on a crest before, especially from one of the world champion nations.
After Uruguay were eliminated 1-0 by Venezuela in the 2016 Copa América, Óscar Tabárez, who was dealing with a chronic neuropathy that affected his mobility, took the time to congratulate Venezuela captain Tomás Rincón in Philadelphia.
A really nice moment between the two.
65 years ago today, Peñarol beat Benfica 2-1 in the third and decisive match of the Intercontinental Cup, the officially recognized predecessor to the current FIFA Club World Cup. The two teams had split the first two matches, so everything came down to the third game.
Benfica were the reigning European champions, and Peñarol's win made them the first South American club to be crowned world champions. It was also the first time a European champion had been beaten in the competition, which had started in 1960.
65 years ago today, Peñarol beat Benfica 2-1 in the third and decisive match of the Intercontinental Cup in Montevideo. The two teams had split the first two matches, so everything came down to the third game.
Benfica were the reigning European champions, and Peñarol's win made them the first South American club to be crowned world champions. It was also the first time a European champion had been beaten in the competition, which had started in 1960.
65 years ago today, Peñarol beat Benfica 2-1 in the third and decisive match of the Intercontinental Cup in Montevideo. The two teams had split the first two matches, so everything came down to the third game.
Benfica were the reigning European champions, and Peñarol's win made them the first South American club to be crowned world champions. It was also the first time a European champion had been beaten in the competition, which had started in 1960.
Hoy hace 65 años, Peñarol goleo 5-0 al Benfica en Montevideo en 1961. Los cinco goles de diferencia siguen siendo la mayor diferencia en un partido entre los campeones de Europa y Sudamérica. Ni siquiera el Mundial de Clubes moderno ha superado esa diferencia. Barcelona le ganó 4-0 a Santos en 2011 y Manchester City 4-0 a Fluminense en 2023.
Y el 5-0 tampoco decidió la serie. Benfica había ganado 1-0 en Lisboa y Peñarol ganó el tercer partido 2-1 dos días después para quedarse con su primer titulo mundial.
The Uruguay international was born in Rivera, right on the Brazil-Uruguay, which helps explain his connection to the country.
In this interview with Brazilian media at Anfield mid-week, he showed that he speaks Portuguese very naturally, which seemed to impress the reporter. He also says he supports Internacional of Porto Alegre since he was a child and has already told his wife and kids that he wants to play for the club one day to fulfill a dream later in his career.
Un día como hoy de 1903, Uruguay derrotó a Argentina 3-2 en Buenos Aires, logrando su primera victoria internacional. Los tres hermanos Céspedes protagonizaron una actuación memorable, con Bolívar marcando los tres goles de Uruguay.
A 4 de setembro de 1961, o Benfica recebeu o Peñarol em Lisboa na 1.ª mão da 2.ª final do Campeonato do Mundo de Clubes. O Benfica, campeão europeu, venceu por 1-0.
Na 2.ª mão, em Montevideu, o Peñarol venceu por 5-0, levando a final para um terceiro jogo, que acabou por vencer por 2-1.
Um dos primeiros grandes duelos entre clubes históricos da Europa e da América do Sul.
Francisco Calvo's backheel was enough to give Nacional the win in the Uruguayan clásico, the oldest football derby outside the British Isles. The 34-year-old Costa Rican became the first Costa Rican to score in the clásico.
Nacional had previously won at the Campeón del Siglo in the 2021 Copa Sudamericana, but this was their first victory there with fans present.
After Uruguay defeated Brazil 2-1 at the Maracanã to win the 1950 World Cup, Uruguayan goalkeeper Roque Máspoli went over to console Brazilian captain Augusto.
A remarkable human moment from one of the most famous matches in football history.
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.