Obdulio Varela

Obdulio Varela symbol of " Garra Charrua " and mastermind of the Maracana in 1950. Legend in peñarol. Who for many represents the caudillo of Uruguayan football , was born on September 20- 1917 at Curves Industries , Montevideo . He began his career in the team Pascual Somma and then moved to Deportivo Juventud in 1936 for signing a year later with the Wanderers of the Uruguayan first division tournament. In Wanderers played until 1943 , when he was transferred to Peñarol of Montevideo , where he retired in 1955. Nicknamed "negro jefe" (black boss) for their fur something mulatto , had a great influence over his teammates . He played flywheel but his fighting spirit was such that he could defend as well go on the attack without drawbacks. He had a good ball skills and knew distribute the game intelligently , seeking stinging attack when least expected the opposite assembly sector. By his spirit and caudillesca figure, which was magnified when things were worse , Varela was all-court player . A driver who had wanted to have any technical on your computer. With Peñarol was champion in 1944 , '45 , '49 , '51 , '53 and '54 .The " Maracana " took place on July 16, 1950 , at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro , where about 200 thousand Brazilian fans celebrating the first and only goal for Brazil in that memorable World Cup final . Then Obdulio , parsimoniously removed the ball from the net and almost in slow motion led him to the center of the court. Not without protest the legitimacy of both converted by Friaça pointer .I knew the goal was legitimate but looking cool meeting sought the silence gave way to fear. And the great Obdulio , with its unique and daring temper got that glorious day in their purpose , the Maracana was silent , the hosts began to lower their guard and Uruguay achieved its finest hour in international football . Thus " the black boss" Obdulio Varela became part of the chosen list of world football , and is still there, as the eternal symbol of Uruguayan football. Debuted in 1939 for selection in the South American pageant Lima ( Uruguay 3 , Chile 2) and played his final game with the blue 15 years later, falling 4-2 to England in the '54 World Cup in Switzerland . In total he played 53 matches with the national team , scoring 30 wins , 17 losses and six draws . It was South American champion in 1942 and World Champion in 1950 , ie , Varela was the center of the storm that famous maracanazo