1-1: Valverde debuts in the World Cup with a draw against Saudi Arabia
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was named player of the match during Uruguay's 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in their World Cup debut. The team currently sits at the top of Group H following the result.
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The madridista, who played the entire match, was named the best player of the game.
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