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.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

Whose anthem is it!

Copa America Centenario organisers are left red-faced on Sunday after an embarrassing blunder which sees Chile's national anthem played instead of Uruguay's ahead of their Group C clash with Mexico in Arizona.

June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016

Mexico down Uruguay after anthem blunder

Mexico defeat Uruguay 3-1 in a stormy Copa America Centenario that see both teams finish with 10 men after a pre-match furore over a bungled national anthem.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

S America holds crisis meeting as Zika 'nightmare' spreads

South American health ministers hold an emergency meeting on slowing the spread of the Zika virus, dubbed a "nightmare" by hard-hit Brazil, where it is blamed for brain damage in babies.

January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

Barcelona fail in appeal against Suarez ban

Barcelona FC's appeal against their Uruguayan striker Luiz Suarez's two-game ban in the Copa del Rey fails as the decision is upheld by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).

December 27, 2015
December 27, 2015

South America flood ‘worst in 50 years’

Vast areas in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil is being hit by the worst flooding in 50 years, forcing the evacuation of more than 150,000 people.

November 19, 2015
November 19, 2015

How Suarez and Neymar have led Barcelona in Messi's absence

For this weekend, Neymar and Suarez must prove Barcelona can win El Clasico without the rivalry's all-time top scorer Lionel Messi.

October 12, 2015
October 12, 2015

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and I proved Barcelona doubters wrong: Neymar

Neymar believes Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and himself were always going to be a success for Barcelona.

September 7, 2015
September 7, 2015

Luis Suarez: We all know Lionel Messi is Barcelona's best player

Luis Suarez believes Barcelona's formidable attacking trio works so well because there is no "jealousy" between himself, Lionel Messi and Neymar.

July 4, 2015
July 4, 2015

Argentina ‘desperate’ for trophy: Lionel Messi

Argentina's Lionel Messi says his star-studded team are "desperate" to mark their status by winning the Copa America final against hosts Chile.

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

Chile stun Uruguay to reach Copa America semis

Hosts Chile move into the Copa America semi-finals after Mauricio Isla's late winner knocked nine-man holders Uruguay out of the tournament.