1921 South American Championship
The 1921 South American Championship was the fifth continental championship for nations in South America. It was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 2 to 30 October 1921.
The tournament was a success, with high attendance to the matches, as shown in this photo
The Argentina team that beat Uruguay in the last game
A moment of the Argentina v Uruguay match
The crowd raising the Argentine and Uruguayan players after the final match. The championship was a sporting and commercial success, consolidating the huge popularity of football in Argentina
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
