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Is anyone from the 1930 World Cup still alive?
Francisco Varallo (who played as a forward for Argentina) was the last player of the final to die, on 30 August 2010. France, Yugoslavia and the United States all played friendlies in South America following the competition.
Who was the best player in the 1930 World Cup?
José Nasazzi
The ‘Golden Ball Award’ is presented to the outstanding player at each FIFA World Cup finals. The winner is selected from a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee, as voted by representatives of the media….World Cup Best Players (Golden Ball)
| Year | Golden Ball Winner | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | José Nasazzi | Uruguay |
Who won the 1930 World Cup final?
Uruguay national football team
1930 FIFA World Cup Final/Champion
Who won the first FIFA World Cup 1930?
1930 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Who won 1934 FIFA World Cup?
Italy national football team
1934 FIFA World Cup/Champion
Who has won most Golden Ball?
Lionel Messi is the only player to have won two Golden Balls. Cristiano Ronaldo has won most awards (4), one Golden Ball and three Silver Balls. Brazilian players have won the most Golden Balls amassing four.
Has Ronaldo won the Golden Ball in World Cup?
The Golden Ball award is presented to the best player at each FIFA World Cup finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee and the winner voted for by representatives of the media….Official award.
| World Cup | 1998 France |
|---|---|
| Golden Ball | Ronaldo |
| Silver Ball | Davor Šuker |
| Bronze Ball | Lilian Thuram |
Has Uruguay won a World Cup?
Uruguay’s most recent title being the 2011 edition. The team has won the FIFA World Cup twice, including the first World Cup in 1930 as hosts, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final. Their second title came in 1950, upsetting host Brazil 2–1 in the final match, which has the highest attendance for a football match ever.
Who was the last survivor of the 1930 World Cup?
Last surviving player of the 1930 World Cup died after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa on August 30, 2010 (age 100 years). He was an Argentinian. 15. Alex Villaplane, the skipper of French team, was executed in 1944 for collaborating with the Germans.
Where did the US soccer team finish in the 1930 World Cup?
The US National Team at the 1930 World Cup. In occasion of US Soccer’s centennial celebration this year, US Soccer Players will highlight a noteworthy event in American soccer history. In the first installment, we look at the USA’s 3-0 win over Belgium in its first-ever World Cup game in 1930 and its third-place finish at the tournament.
Who was the host of the 1930 World Cup?
After two years of deliberations FIFA announced that a new tournament, the World Cup, would begin in 1930 and take place every four years. Five countries – the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Uruguay – put themselves forward as hosts of the tournament.
How many players are in each World Cup team?
Participating teams have to register squads for each edition of the World Cup, which consisted of 22 players until 1998 and of 23 players from 2002 onwards. Since 1978, winners’ medals are given to all members of the winning squads.