South American Football

Podcast: Groundhopping in Uruguay

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Peñarol fans at the Centenario, Montevideo [Credit: Marcus Haydon]

We catch up with Montevideo-based football writer, Marcus Haydon, to get the lowdown on how visitors to Uruguay can enjoy catching a game in what is one of the oldest footballing countries in the world. We discuss:

  • The big clubs to catch
  • Ticket prices and how to buy them
  • Best atmospheres
  • Things to do and see in Uruguay

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Chris

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