OTD E0161 — 10 Apr 1910: The Day Celeste Was Chosen

10 Apr 1910: River Plate of Montevideo beat Alumni of Buenos Aires 2–1 at Parque Central. But this was more than a famous upset. Because of a clash of shirt colors, River wore sky blue — and that choice soon inspired Uruguay’s national kit. This episode traces the early Río de la Plata rivalry, the fluid kit identities of the amateur era, the match itself, and how one practical change strip became La Celeste.Ideas: [email protected]