Spain’s World Cup preparations have been beset by fitness concerns, including to star winger Lamine Yamal, as Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa faces a challenge to his authority before aiming to shock the European champions in Group H. Barcelona’s Yamal could reportedly miss Spain’s opening two games against tournament debutants Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia due […]
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Maverick Bielsa faces Uruguay mutiny ahead of World Cup
Marcelo Bielsa is widely revered as a pioneer of coaching but his unconventional methods risk ruining Uruguay’s World Cup chances before the tournament has even begun. Nicknamed “El Loco” (mad man), Bielsa’s bold attacking approach has proved an inspiration to a younger generation of coaches including Pep Guardiola and USA boss Mauricio Pochettino. Yet, his […]
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More than goals: Valverde draws Real Madrid map to glory
Federico Valverde’s sensational hat-trick against Manchester City helped Real Madrid put one foot in the Champions League quarterfinals, but his words after the game may prove more crucial still.
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Timbers waive Jonathan Rodríguez
The Portland Timbers waived Uruguayan Jonathan Rodríguez and exercised a buyout of his contract.
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Facundo Torres heads to Austin FC
Uruguayan Facundo Torres is returning to MLS after a season at Brazilian powerhouse Palmeiras.
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USMNT gets signature performance, leaving Uruguay in crisis
The 5-1 win over Uruguay in Tampa will be talked about for a long time.
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USA-Uruguay Men’s Friendly Player Ratings
The USMNT closed out its 2025 calendar with a bang, breezing past Uruguay in a dominant 5-1 win.
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USA aims to end 2025 on the upswing. Uruguay stands in the way.
Mauricio Pochettino’s press conferences tend to be pleasant affairs but he seemed in a particularly good mood on Monday in Tampa.
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Amazing Uruguay: Five things to know about La Celeste
With a population smaller than Los Angeles, Uruguay is per capita by far the most successful soccer nation.
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Messi hits emotional brace as Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay seal World Cup spots
Lionel Messi scored twice for Argentina in emotional scenes in Buenos Aires on Thursday, while Uruguay, Colombia, and Paraguay joined the reigning champions at next year’s World Cup.