1st June 1919,hats off to chivalry. Could this be possible today?

Americas Cup, 1919. Uruguayan keeper Roberto Cherry refuses to be substituted even in extreme pain, and finishes the match against Chile (no subs at the time). His hernia is strangled and dies.

Uruguay had a friendly arranged with Brazil, but declines to participate mourning its young lost player. Argentina takes Uruguays place, and plays the friendly...wearing Uruguays jersey!!!. Brazil plays the match...wearing Peñarols jersey( Robertos club)!!!  The money raised was donated to the family of the deceased player.

The match ended 3-3, and the "Roberto Cherry Cup" was donated as well

Tought id post this, to remember and honor a long lost time.

Some story. Thanks for sharing.

Wow.

Thanks for sharing that.

There are some beautiful stories in South American football that Eurocentrism has stopped many football fans to enjoy

That was before greed set in ,there aren"t too many Roberto Cherrys out there today.