WITH THEIR LATEST victory in the Copa America, Uruguay– a country with a population of fewer than 3.5million people – broke the statistical deadlock with neighbours Argentina to become the most successful nation in the tournament’s history.
How can a country so small punch so far above its weight?
It’s a combination of several factors, no doubt, but blind enthusiasm has to rank among the most significant.
Football in Uruguay is considered a barometer of national strength and a way of life. For proof, just look at last night’s victory celebration: they came close to filling the capital’s largest stadium!