VOICED: URUGUAY, Montevideo : Uruguay's national coach is the lowest-paid of all the managers at

VOICED: URUGUAY, Montevideo : Uruguay's national coach is the lowest-paid of all the managers at

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Uruguay's oldest football club, founded in 1891, now struggles in League 2 due to financial issues. Many clubs in Uruguay face funding challenges, making it difficult to pay players even a minimum salary. Despite these struggles, Uruguay has a rich football history, having won Olympic and World Championships. The country's passion for football is evident as children start playing at a young age. However, to earn a living, many players leave Uruguay to play abroad, with only a few remaining in the national team.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual financial challenge does Uruguay's oldest football club face?

Paying for international travel

Paying for player transfers

Paying for stadium maintenance

Paying fees for showers and electricity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous Uruguayan footballers are mentioned as shining in Europe?

Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Maxi Gomez

Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez

Edinson Cavani and Fernando Muslera

Nicolas Lodeiro and Diego Godin

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which years did Uruguay win the Olympic Championship?

1920 and 1924

1924 and 1928

1930 and 1934

1928 and 1932

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common aspiration for young football players in Uruguay?

To play for local clubs

To play in European leagues

To become football coaches

To play in the American leagues

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many of Uruguay's World Cup players actually play in Uruguay?

Fifteen

Two

Ten

Five