Uruguay

Uruguay has won the World Cup twice, including the first World Cup in 1930, defeating Argentina in the final. They are currently 14th in the FIFA World Rankings

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Luis Suarez announces retirement from international soccer

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Luis Suarez will play his final match for Uruguay after announcing his retirement from international football during a tearful press…

Sep 3, 2024

Darwin Nunez banned for five international games after confronting Colombia fans

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Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez has been handed a five-game international ban for his role in the disorder that took place…

Aug 28, 2024

Man Utd reach agreement with PSG on £42.2million deal for Manuel Ugarte

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Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to sign Paris St Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, the PA news agency…

Aug 27, 2024

Darwin Nunez could face ban for clash with fans after Uruguay lose to Colombia

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Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez could face a lengthy ban after he clashed with supporters in the stands following Uruguay’s…

Jul 11, 2024

Ten-man Uruguay dump Brazil out of Copa America in penalty shootout

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Uruguay survived going down to 10 men as they beat Brazil on penalties to book a place in the Copa…

Jul 7, 2024

On this day in 2014: Luis Suarez leaves England on brink of early World Cup exit

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England were beaten 2-1 by Uruguay at the World Cup in Sao Paulo on this day in 2014. Luis Suarez,…

Jun 19, 2024

Luis Diaz scores twice in front of released father as Colombia stun Brazil

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Luis Diaz scored twice as Colombia stunned Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, days after his father was released…

Nov 17, 2023

Football rumours: Liverpool join race for Victor Osimhen

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What the papers say The battle to bring Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to the Premier League is hotting up, with…

Oct 20, 2023

On this day in 2014: Luis Suarez bites Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini at World Cup

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Luis Suarez overshadowed his Uruguay team’s stunning World Cup victory over Italy when he bit defender Giorgio Chiellini on…

Jun 24, 2023

Former Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa named head coach of Uruguay

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Marcelo Bielsa has been appointed as Uruguay head coach. The 67-year-old had been out of football management since leaving Leeds…

May 15, 2023

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez out of Uruguay squad due to injury

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Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez has pulled out of international duty with Uruguay due to injury. The 23-year-old, who has netted…

Mar 17, 2023

Today at the World Cup: Jubilation for South Korea, desolation for Uruguay

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A missed penalty, an added-time goal, tears, revenge (of sorts) and a red card for over-celebrating – the final round of…

Dec 2, 2022