Pedro Virgilio Rocha will be recognized for is long and distinguished career has a player for Peñarol and the Uruguayan national team
A much deserved homage will be paid to an outstanding South American footballer before the game between Peñarol and Emelec on Tuesday the 19th, 2013 at the Centenario stadium. The Uruguayan midfielder was instrumental in many of Peñarol’s greatest triumphs in the Copa Libertadores and also wore the sky blue jersey for the Uruguayan national team for many years. He will receive recognition for his grand quality as a player and as a human being.
It should be noted that Rocha also made a name for himself outside of his home country playing for various years with Club Sao Paulo where he became an idol.
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