Abstract
ABSTRACT This article shows how, in Uruguay, football is lived as part of a national identity that ranges from the ‘Charrúa grit’ (the strength, drive and decisiveness of these native people) to the glory of winning the cup. The evolution of Uruguayan football begins with the British and is linked to the country’s modernization and the development of the Switzerland of the Americas image. This explains Uruguay’s four world titles: the two Olympic championships which are recognized as world titles, the first World Cup played in Montevideo, and the 1950 World Cup in Brazil which gave place to the ‘Maracanazo’. The current process has allowed for the rebirth of the ‘Celeste’ mystique and has made it possible for certain Uruguayan players to be among the best in the world. The last part of the article explores the domestic reconstruction process that cross-links with the major league national football team’s performance.
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