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2014 in Uruguay

Explore 6 historical events and records for Uruguay in 2014.

Historical records for Uruguay in 2014

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May

Golden Boot Premier League

Suarez, Luis · Forward · Sport / Football

Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the Premier League with 31 goals for Liverpool. The campaign is particularly remembered for an extraordinary scoring season in Liverpool’s title challenge.

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Attacking Substitute in Brazil Finals

Stuani, Cristian · Brazil · Forward · Sport / Football

Stuani represents Uruguay during the 2014 World Cup campaign, adding a forward option in a squad that advances from a difficult group.

Penalty Against Costa Rica

Cavani, Edinson · Fortaleza · Forward · Sport / Football

Cavani converts a first-half penalty against Costa Rica at the 2014 World Cup, although Uruguay ultimately loses its opening game 3-1.

Player of the Year

Suarez, Luis · Liverpool · Forward · Sport / Football

Suarez claims the writers award after leading Liverpool’s title challenge with prolific goals, imaginative assists and relentless attacking movement.

Transfer to Barcelona

Suarez, Luis · Barcelona · Forward · Sport / Football

Barcelona completes the signing of Luis Suarez from Liverpool. Barcelona signed Liverpool's prolific striker despite the suspension arising from his World Cup biting incident.

World Cup Header Against Italy

Godín, Diego · Natal · Defender · Sport / Football

Godín heads Uruguay's winning goal against Italy in the final group match, securing progression to the 2014 World Cup round of sixteen.

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