1917 South American Championship
The 1917 South American Championship of Nations was the second edition of the continental tournament now known as the Copa América. It was held in Montevideo, Uruguay from 30 September to 14 October 1917. Hosts Uruguay retained the title after winning 1–0 over Argentina in the last match of the competition. Ángel Romano from Uruguay finished as the top scorer of the tournament with 4 goals.
The Uruguay team that won the championship
Ángel Romano, top scorer
Image: Parque pereira
The CONMEBOL Copa América, known until 1975 as the South American Football Championship, is the top men's football tournament contested among national teams from South America. It is the oldest still-running continental football competition, as well as the third most watched in the world. The competition determines the champions of South America. Since the 1990s, teams from North America and Asia have also been invited to compete.
The first edition was held in 1916 and won by Uruguay (pictured)
Brazil achieved its first championship in 1919
The Carasucias ("dirty faces"), a name that was known for the Argentina squad that won the 1957 championship held in Peru
Carlos Valderrama and Diego Maradona greeting before the Argentina v Colombia match in 1987