Local legend relives past World Cup glory

  • 14 years ago
It's 60 years since Uruguay won the World Cup, but memories of its landmark victory over Brazil are still etched on the country's collective memory. The 1950 final in Rio de Janeiro made a star of forward Alcides Ghiggia, whose goal secured victory over his team's South American rivals. At the age of 83, Ghiggia is the squad's last surviving member -- and still a national hero.

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