Uruguay

Marcelo Bielsa says his authority was affected after Suarez criticism

Bielsa said his side's commitment was unaffected in their shock 1-0 loss away at Peru on Saturday.

Frustrating farewell for Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay

Luis Suarez bade a frustrating farewell to international football on Friday as Uruguay were held to a 0-0 draw by Paraguay in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying.

Suarez announces retirement from international football

The former Barcelona and Liverpool striker is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and will retire from international football as Uruguay's top scorer with 69 goals from 142 appearances.

Uruguay down Canada on penalties to win Copa third-place playoff

Luis Suarez rescued Uruguay with an injury-time equaliser before the South Americans defeated Canada 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out to win the Copa America's third place playoff match on Saturday.

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa on Friday defended his players involved in a clash with Colombian fans after Wednesday's Copa America semifinal, saying "anyone would have reacted like that" to protect their families.

Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said his side had more talent in their ranks than Colombia and therefore he should be the one taking responsibility for Wednesday's Copa America semifinal defeat.

Canada stand between Argentina and another final

The Copa America is down to the final four with a pair of fascinating semifinals and favourites Argentina hoping they can win their third straight major title.

The ‘Uruguayan style’ shines

Uruguay's diligence and resilience under pressure after going a man down against Brazil in Saturday's Copa America quarterfinal victory put the team's distinctive character in the spotlight, coach Marcelo Bielsa said.

Brazil revamp needs time, says coach Dorival

Brazil had failed to impress at the tournament, drawing twice in the group stage while beating only Paraguay before their second straight quarter-final exit from a major tournament following the 2022 World Cup.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Marcelo Bielsa says his authority was affected after Suarez criticism

Bielsa said his side's commitment was unaffected in their shock 1-0 loss away at Peru on Saturday.

September 7, 2024
September 7, 2024

Frustrating farewell for Suarez as Uruguay held by Paraguay

Luis Suarez bade a frustrating farewell to international football on Friday as Uruguay were held to a 0-0 draw by Paraguay in South American 2026 World Cup qualifying.

September 3, 2024
September 3, 2024

Suarez announces retirement from international football

The former Barcelona and Liverpool striker is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and will retire from international football as Uruguay's top scorer with 69 goals from 142 appearances.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Uruguay down Canada on penalties to win Copa third-place playoff

Luis Suarez rescued Uruguay with an injury-time equaliser before the South Americans defeated Canada 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out to win the Copa America's third place playoff match on Saturday.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa on Friday defended his players involved in a clash with Colombian fans after Wednesday's Copa America semifinal, saying "anyone would have reacted like that" to protect their families.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said his side had more talent in their ranks than Colombia and therefore he should be the one taking responsibility for Wednesday's Copa America semifinal defeat.

July 9, 2024
July 9, 2024

Canada stand between Argentina and another final

The Copa America is down to the final four with a pair of fascinating semifinals and favourites Argentina hoping they can win their third straight major title.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

The ‘Uruguayan style’ shines

Uruguay's diligence and resilience under pressure after going a man down against Brazil in Saturday's Copa America quarterfinal victory put the team's distinctive character in the spotlight, coach Marcelo Bielsa said.

July 7, 2024
July 7, 2024

Brazil revamp needs time, says coach Dorival

Brazil had failed to impress at the tournament, drawing twice in the group stage while beating only Paraguay before their second straight quarter-final exit from a major tournament following the 2022 World Cup.

July 6, 2024
July 6, 2024

'The flame is dying out' says Suarez as retirement draws near

"I'm enjoying every moment very much. It is something that at my age, as you get older, you enjoy it more and more whether you're playing a lot or playing a little, because you know that the flame of football is dying out," Suarez told AUF TV.