Uruguay News
WCQ S.America: Another Messi masterclass
ESPN staff | June, 3 2012Argentina climbed top of the South American World Cup qualifying group as Lionel Messi inspired them to a comfortable 4-0 win over Ecuador.
Article | ConversationUruguay's Cavani voices Olympic ambition
ESPN staff | May, 17 2012Napoli forward Edinson Cavani has reiterated his desire to represent Uruguay at the Olympic games.
Article | ConversationPoyet backs Suarez "to the death" over ban
ESPNsoccernet staff | December, 21 2011Former Uruguay international Gustavo Poyet says he backs fellow countryman Luis Suarez "to the death" after the Liverpool striker was banned for eight matches for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.
Article | ConversationUruguay coach's wife suffers acid attack
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 28 2011The wife of Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has been taken to hospital after an attacker threw acid over her as she walked home in Montevideo.
Article | ConversationSuarez: Messi comparisons embarrass me
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 14 2011Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has played down his role in the 2011 Copa America winners' 12-match unbeaten run and laughed off comparisons between himself and Argentina supersta Lionel Messi.
Article | ConversationTabarez hails 'extraordinary' striker Suarez
ESPNsoccernet staff | November, 13 2011Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has paid tribute to Liverpool striker Luis Suarez after he netted all four goals on Friday night when Uruguay beat Chile 4-0 in their 2014 World Cup qualifier.
Article | ConversationSebastian Coates named in Uruguay squad
October, 6 2011Sebastian Coates has kept his place in the Uruguay squad for the qualifiers against Bolivia and Paraguay despite having limited game time with new club Liverpool.
Article | ConversationUruguay hit new high in latest FIFA rankings
July, 27 2011Copa America winners Uruguay have moved up to fifth in the new FIFA World Rankings, their highest ever position and an improvement of 13 places from the last published list.
Article | ConversationParaguay coach Martino praises Uruguay
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 25 2011Paraguay manager Gerardo Martino believes the quality and big-game experience of Uruguay strikers Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan were the difference between the two sides in the Copa America final.
Article | ConversationSuarez: Teamwork key to Uruguay triumph
ESPNsoccernet staff | July, 24 2011Luis Suarez was named Player of the Tournament after helping Uruguay to a 3-0 victory over Paraguay but paid credit to his team-mates for the success.
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