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Founding via Merger
- When
- 14 May 1899
- Where
- Montevideo
Club Nacional de Football was established on 14 May 1899 through the fusion of Uruguay Athletic Club and Montevideo Football Club.
The merger created a club for Uruguayan-born players, countering the influence of foreign clubs. This event marked the beginning of a locally founded institution in South American football, distinct from earlier foreign-dominated organizations.
Sources
- Club Nacional de Football Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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