14 July 2010

URUGUAY: Massive Turnout Welcomes Home Soccer Team.

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       Tens of thousands turned out in Montevideo in freezing weather to honor the returning soccer team which ended-up in 4th place in the World Cup competition. Also striker Diego Forlan  was given the Golden Ball for being named the World’s Cup's best player. “We never expected the boys would get so far. They have been wonderful, they’ve shown us it can be done: next time we’ll bring back the Cup”, said Lorena, 17, who cheered the bus with other friends their faces painted blue, white, yellow the colors of the flag. Not bad for a nation of only 3.5 million!