Why can Uruguay keep its four stars on the jersey?
The Uruguayan national team faces Spain in a crucial match for the South Americans. After two draws against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde, their passage to the round of 16 is more difficult than ever. Although history can play in their favor.
The four stars on their crest weigh against Spain's single star. However, there is much controversy about whether Uruguay can wear them on their jersey. But there is something that explains why 'the sky blue' has not had to do it like other teams like Egypt.
What explains the presence of the four stars?
The four stars of the Uruguayan national team correspond to the 1924 and 1928 Olympic Games and the 1930 and 1950 World Cups. However, it is the two first ones that generate controversy, since many do not consider them at the same level as those achieved in other World Cups.
Despite the commotion, the South American team does not have to do like other teams like Egypt and remove their insignia. The team led by Mohamed Salah had seven stars on the crest for the times he had conquered the Africa Cup, and had to remove them before starting the competition, since only stars for each World Cup won are allowed to be worn.
What argues Uruguay to keep its four stars?
The argument for Uruguay to keep them is that in those years there was no World Cup. But those tournaments that 'the sky blue' won, were organized by FIFA and had the character of a world championship before the organization organized its own tournament.
In the last World Cup held in Qatar, the organization asked Puma, the brand that was dressing Uruguay at the time, to remove two stars from the equipment. Despite this, the measure was not concretized, and Uruguay continues to boast its four World Cup titles, validated by FIFA, on its crest.
What comes next?
The Uruguayan national team faces Spain in a crucial match for their passage to the round of 16. History can play in their favor, but the controversy over the four stars continues to be a topic of debate.
The Uruguayan national team continues with its four stars on the jersey, despite the controversy.
