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Uruguay football team nickname

The common nickname of the Uruguay men's football team is: "Sky Blue Army" because the main color of their jerseys is sky blue.

Uruguay is also nicknamed "Chayan people". Before the invasion of Western colonists, the indigenous residents of Uruguay were "Chayan people". Before the 1990s, foreign media used to use "Chayan people". "Asian" called the Uruguay team.

Because the Uruguay team plays very fiercely on the green football field and has a sharp attack, the Uruguay team is also called the "Green Butcher" by fans.

The nicknames of some national football teams:

1. Serbia: White Eagle.

Normally, when we call the Serbian men’s football team, we use its country name. A few people will call it the “Balkan Eagle”, but Serbia’s original nickname was “White Eagle” because its capital There is a statue holding a white eagle to symbolize peace, hence the name "White Eagle Legion".

2. Portugal: Five Shields Legion.

When it comes to Portugal, all eyes are focused on their top star Cristiano Ronaldo, and few people are interested in their nickname. The Portuguese team is nicknamed the "Five Shields Legion" because there are five shields on their national emblem, representing the five regions of Portugal, so they are named the "Five Shields Legion".

3. Canada: Maple Leafs.

When it comes to the Canadian men’s football team, not to mention their nickname, even their main players are rarely known. After all, this team has been away from the World Series all year round, and this year is theirs. It is the second time to reach the World Cup. The last time was in 1986. There is a maple leaf on the Canadian flag, so the outside world is accustomed to calling them the "Maple Leaf Legion"

4. Mexico: Aztec Eagles.

The Aztecs were characters on the cultural stage of ancient Mexico. They created the glorious Aztec civilization. The current Mexico is a country established where the Aztecs lived. The nickname of the Mexican men's football team "Aztec Eagles" comes from their history and culture.