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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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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