Juan Peregrino Anselmo
Juan Peregrino Anselmo was a renowned Uruguayan footballer known for his exceptional skills on the ball. He achieved significant success as a forward, notably playing for Peñarol and the Uruguay national team. Anselmo was part of the historic squad that won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, held in his home country. His contributions during the tournament, along with his performance in club football, have left an indelible mark on Uruguayan football history. Recently, he was mentioned in the context of Peñarol's historic victory against Chelsea in the Club World Cup, highlighting his legacy as one of the first South Americans to achieve global football success.
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Juan Peregrino Anselmo was a skilled player who became a champion with Peñarol and the Uruguayan national team in the 1930 World Cup.
Flamengo le ganó a Chelsea por el Mundial de Clubes; el primer Sudamericano en ganarle fue Peñarol con goles de dos futbolistas que fueron campeones mundiales de 1930 con Uruguay
Uruguay· 2025-06-21