*UNIQUE GEM* Jose Piendibene ORIGINAL COPA AMERICA CHILE 1920 TROPHY PLAQUE gifted by South American Football Confederation in 1920 as Golden Ball of the Tournament. 

HISTORIC EVENT AS THIS WAS THE FIRST EVER COPA AMERICA PLAYED AT CHILE!

Piendibene position on the field was centre forward, being regarded by many as one of the best Uruguayan football players of all time.

The 1920 South American Championship of Nations was the fourth continental championship for nations in South America. It was held in Valparaíso, Chile from 11 to 26 September 1920.


Uruguay's winning squad
The participating countries were the host Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil as the defending champion. Uruguay regained the title lost in the last edition, thus becoming champion for the third time in the first four editions of the tournament. Ángel Romano was the top goalscorer alongside teammate José Pérez, with three goals, repeating his feat of three years earlier.

Brazil's 6–0 loss to Uruguay in this tournament would not be equaled until the 2014 FIFA World Cup, 94 years later, where they lost 7–1 against Germany

*Provenance: 1930 World Cup Museum Letter*

Plaque details size: 5cm x 3cm