Author: El Bolso

El Bolso is Uruguay’s foremost soccer-fan-in-exile, a true authority on the Celeste and its favored son, the Club Nacional de Football. He believes in precision passing, tireless marking, and strong finishing, and is not above the occasional slide tackle from behind when the situation calls for it.
The Charrúah Report
Jun 9

The Charrúa Report: June 9, 2015

Hello fans! Finally, the 2015 Copa América is here, so let’s talk about Uruguay’s chances!   I want My Babyback Babyback Babyback     The 2015 Copa América is being played in Chile. As usual, all 10 South American nations are represented (sorry, Suriname), plus 2 random invitees brought in to even out the group stage numbers….

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Jun 8

Top of the World, Ma!

Ten months ago, it looked like FC Barcelona had bought themselves an €150 million headache: the team had just paid Liverpool €76 million for the privilege of signing Luis Suárez, and agreed with the disgraced Uruguayan striker on a 5 year contract worth €10 million a year, plus bonuses. Suárez would not even be able to play for the first…

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The Charrúah Report
May 26

The Charrúa Report: May 26, 2015

Hello fans! El Bolso is here with another edition of the Charrúa Report. League action is wrapping up around the world, and national teams are gearing up for the Copa América. Let’s get to it!   And Then There Were 23   It’s official! Oscar “El Maestro” Tabárez has named his 2015 Copa América team, which…

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The Charrúah Report
May 19

The Charrúa Report: May 19, 2015

Hello fans! El Bolso was on vacation last week, but I’m back to tell you all about Uruguayans and futbol. Let’s get to it!   Coulda Woulda Shoulda…   Man, did Nacional ever let a big opportunity slip away this weekend! The Tricolores faced their traditional rivals Peñarol in the Uruguayan Clásico, one of the world’s…

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