This has been the BEST SUMMER EVER for International Futbol fans/supporters. Instead of a summer following transfer gossip and rumors, we had the Copa America and Euro Cup on the same year, and now come the next generation of footballers - Men and Women Olympic Teams. For all of us that have set alarms for 3 or 4 am in the morning over the years to watch international football, this year's matches have been timely, as you can catch at least a live half in the morning start game before work, and another half (or more) on your lunch break. Argentina opened up this morning with a shock loss to Morrocco and at lunch today, the US Team played well for 60 minutes before France went France. Have no doubt US Team will make it to the knockout stage. First time they have qualified since 2008, so I am hoping for a medal for the US Men's team and hoping for a gold medal for the Women's team. Looking for Sophia Smith to break out and the young Jaedyn Shaw to introduce herself to the futbol world in Paris the next few weeks.
Attached is my only (for now) Olympic futbol collectible. It is a postcard from the 1928 final featuring captain of Argentina Luis Monti and captain of Uruguay Jose Nassazi. The score was tied 1-1 after 90, but unlike nowadays, they did not go to overtime or pens. They played again 3 days later with Uruguay winning the second game 2-1. Two years later in 1930, the inaugural World Cup was held. Both teams made the final again, with Uruguay winning again 4-2. Really love these postcards. You can find them with folks writing notes to each other at that time, which I think is really cool. Here is a good link to the collection. https://www.classicsoccercards.com/post/1928-weenenk-snel-olympische-spielen-1928-amsterdam#google_vignette
Interesting article I came across yesterday regarding the mentioned period. Futbol always needs drama!! CONMEBOL, Uruguay, and the controversy over four stars - Bolavip US
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