Where the world cup began
January 30th 2010 It might not look all that historic but it is. Jules Rimet called it "a temple of football" - and he should know, the World Cup was named after him! The landmark imposing grey tower is right out of a communist architects textbook. Somehow out of place and yet defining at the same time. The legendary Estadio Centenario.
Eighty years ago, Uruguay hosted the first ever FIFA World Cup. Beating off co
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