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Franco López (Uruguayan Footballer)
Franco Sebastián López Taborda (born 20 October 1992) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a forward for Chilean club Unión La Calera. He has played over 140 games in the Uruguayan Primera División for El Tanque Sisley, C.A. Cerro, Cerro and C.A. Progreso, Progreso, in addition to over 50 in the Uruguayan Segunda División for El Tanque Sisley, Racing Club de Montevideo, Racing Club and Progreso. Club career El Tanque Sisley Born in Paysandú, López began his professional career at El Tanque Sisley. He made his debut in the Uruguayan Primera División on 14 February 2015, playing the final three minutes of a 1–0 home win over Montevideo Wanderers F.C., Montevideo Wanderers as a substitute for Facundo Barceló. He played seven games over the season, all from the bench, and scored once on 7 June in a 4–2 win at Atenas de San Carlos, Atenas in the last game of the campaign; the result kept his team in the top flight at the expense of the opponents. In 2016, López contri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paysandú
Paysandú () is the capital and most populous city of the Paysandú Department in western Uruguay. Located on the banks of the Uruguay River, it is the country's List of cities in Uruguay, fourth-largest city and a vital cultural and economic hub, with agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing serving as key industries. Located in the southwestern part of the department, across from the Argentine city of Colón, Entre Ríos, Colón in Entre Ríos Province, it was founded in the mid-18th century and is known as the for its rich history, particularly its resistance during the Siege of Paysandú in 1864-65. History It was founded in October 1756 and had acquired the status of "Villa" (town) before the independence of Uruguay. On 8 June 1863, its status was elevated to "Ciudad" (city) by the Act of Ley Nº 780. General Leandro Gomez led Uruguayan forces to save the town from an invasion by Brazilian forces in 1864–1865. A Siege of Paysandú, battle took place on 2 December 1864. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |