Uruguay 1930 – introduction
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
Uruguay was chosen to host mainly because of 2 reasons. The team of this small South American country 2 times the line is the Olympic champion in football (1924 in Paris, in the final 3:0 against Switzerland and 1928 Amsterdam, the final 1:1 after extra time and 2:0 against Argentina) and the principle of hosting the FIFA World Championship to a party with strong football reputation, a long time is observed. Second argument in favor of Uruguay is the fact that in 1930 to celebrate the 100 anniversary of its declaration of independence. And the curious thing – during the debates in Barcelona, when deciding the question of the household, asked the delegate of Uruguay Buena liege, if they have suitable stadiums. The answer was: “No problem! More tomorrow send a telegram to begin construction of the stadium” Sentenario “(centennial). Indeed Uuguayans create and manage miracle. About 1 years! Well, finishing works accompanied championship, but either way it remains only championship in history, all matches being played in one stadium and he is the “Sentenario. (more…)