Football's First Global Power

During the 1920's, a small nation from South America reshaped the global game and became the world's first global footballing superpower! In this episode Nick is joined by Martin da Cruz, author of Uruguay: Football's First Global Power, to talk about how this football obsessed country took centre stage in decisive era in world football and how they pioneered football innovations to become the dominant force of the decade, culminating in winning the first ever World Cup on home soil! Available now wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices