graphite & putty eraser, with watercolour pencil/30x21cm
The latest randomly-chosen subject is Julio Montero-Castillo, who was
represented in the FKS ‘Wonderful World of Soccer Stars World Cup 1974’ sticker
album (from which original source, then photocopied with its image quality
somewhat degraded, the drawing came to be processed) & subsequently
selected for inclusion in the official Uruguay squad for the Finals, making
one appearance at the tournament in the Uruguayans’ first match against
Holland, during which he was sent off, although such facts did not impinge upon
my novice’s consciousness during exposure to the television coverage of the
event.
By something of a coincidence, research reveals that Julio
Montero-Castillo’s son Paolo Montero also became a professional footballer,
going on to play with distinction particularly for Juventus but also establishing
a record number of career sendings-off in Serie A history.
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