Uruguay

Colombia fight back to shock Brazil, Uruguay beat Messi's Argentina

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 12:01 GMT

Brazil lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier match as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions, who dropped to fifth place in the South American standings on Thursday.

Suarez struggling with knee problem, says Gremio president

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 - 06:40 GMT

The former Barcelona player is considering retirement, Brazilian media reported, as he suffers from severe pain that forces him to take injections to play.

FIFA bans four Uruguay players for World Cup chaos

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 - 07:46 GMT

FIFA launched proceedings against the players who angrily harangued the referee after crashing out of the tournament in Qatar, despite beating Ghana 2-0 in their final group match on Dec. 2.

Uruguay quintet honoured for for contesting fourth World Cup

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 - 07:10 GMT

Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Diego Godin, Fernando Muslera and Martin Caceres were hailed by the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) on Wednesday for making their fourth World Cup appearance in the tournament in Qatar.

Trade Exchange bet. Egypt, Uruguay hits $493.3M in 2021

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 - 02:05 GMT

The most important items of trade exchange between the two countries include fertilizers, electrical appliances, food preparations, oilseeds, dairy products and wool.

Early header secures 1-0 win for Argentina against Uruguay

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 - 02:02 GMT

Uruguay hadn’t beaten Argentina in the Copa America since 1989 and they went behind early on to Rodriguez’s header.

Uruguayan academics slam FA over Cavani ban

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 - 09:52 GMT

The Uruguayan Academy of Letters on Friday denounced a three-game ban given to Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani.

Torreira tests positive for COVID-19

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 - 01:25 GMT

Torreira has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Saturday’s La Liga clash against Barcelona, the Spanish club said on Wednesday.

Uruguay overrun Colombia to win World Cup qualifier 3-0

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 - 10:24 GMT

Cavani scored early and fellow striker Luis Suarez converted a second-half penalty, his fourth in three games for his country, as they beat Colombia 3-0.

Uruguay coach happy to participate in Handball World Cup in Egypt

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 - 03:23 GMT

Uruguay head coach Jorge Botejara believes that it is a golden opportunity for his nation to compete in such high level competitions.

Suarez cried over treatment in final days at Barca

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 - 11:48 GMT

Suarez has said he was reduced to tears by Barcelona’s treatment of him in his final weeks at the club.

Costa Rica manager resigns due to Boredom

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 - 10:19 GMT

Matosas was appointed as Costa Rica manager in October 2018.

President Sisi greets Uruguay on Independence Day

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 - 10:22 GMT

Sisi sent Saturday a cable of greetings to President of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay Tabaré Vázquez on Uruguay Independence Day.

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay to present joint 2030 World Cup bid

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 - 07:14 GMT

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay are to submit a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, Chile's President Sebastian Pinera announced on Thursday.

Egypt discusses Uruguay's offers to export meat, dairies

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 - 08:00 GMT

Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali al-Meselhy received on Tuesday a delegation from Uruguay to discuss offers for exporting frozen meat and cereal.

Egypt, Uruguay review boosting exports

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 - 12:19 GMT

They discussed boosting exports between the two sides to benefit from signed free trade agreements.

Arsenal signs Uruguay’s Torreira

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 - 07:10 GMT

The player shined with his national team at the World Cup in Russia and led them towards the quarter finals.

Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 - 03:59 GMT

Raphael Varane's glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal gave France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the first World Cup quarter-final on Friday and a set up a last-four tie with Brazil or Belgium.

World Cup Quarter-final: France vs Uruguay line-ups

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 - 01:31 GMT

Didier Deschamps and Oscar Tabarez, the French and Uruguayan national team's coaches, unveiled their line-ups for their upcoming match in the quarter-finals

Tabarez brings Uruguay in from the wilderness

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 - 11:09 GMT

Oscar Tabarez began his second stint as Uruguay coach in May 2006, one month before the World Cup.

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