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Uruguay

De la Fuente pleased with injury-free friendly as Spain turn focus to US

FILE PHOTO: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente during World Cup qualifier Turkey vs Spain at Konya Buyuksehir Arena, Konya, Turkey - September 7, 2025  REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Spain coach Luis de la Fuente during World Cup qualifier Turkey vs Spain at Konya Buyuksehir Arena, Konya, Turkey - September 7, 2025  REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

Suarez, Nandez miss out as Bielsa names Uruguay's World Cup squad

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Uruguay v Paraguay - Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay - September 6, 2024 Uruguay's Luis Suarez in action REUTERS/Mariana Greif/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Uruguay v Paraguay - Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay - September 6, 2024 Uruguay's Luis Suarez in action REUTERS/Mariana Greif/ File Photo

Uruguay's Bielsa says his job ends 'with the World Cup'

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Uruguay - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 27, 2026 Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay in November, part of regional tour

Pope Leo XIV leaves after the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
Pope Leo XIV leaves after the weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle

England manager Thomas Tuchel in the stands during the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City.
England manager Thomas Tuchel in the stands during the FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City.

US ‘golden generation’ raises World Cup co-hosts’ expectations

US coach Mauricio Pochettino in the stands before the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth.
US coach Mauricio Pochettino in the stands before the Premier League match between Fulham and Bournemouth.

Suarez open to Uruguay return for World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group H - Ghana v Uruguay - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 2, 2022 Uruguay's Luis Suarez in action REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Group H - Ghana v Uruguay - Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar - December 2, 2022 Uruguay's Luis Suarez in action REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde treated in hospital after clash with Aurelien Tchouameni: Reports

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde (left) reportedly clashed with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni following a May 7 training session.
Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde (left) reportedly clashed with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni following a May 7 training session.

Arrascaeta in race to recover for World Cup after collarbone fracture

Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Group A - Estudiantes de La Plata v Flamengo - Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata, Argentina - April 29, 2026 Flamengo's Giorgian de Arrascaeta receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle
Soccer Football - Copa Libertadores - Group A - Estudiantes de La Plata v Flamengo - Estadio Jorge Luis Hirschi, La Plata, Argentina - April 29, 2026 Flamengo's Giorgian de Arrascaeta receives medical attention after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle

Villa's Watkins looking to make late push for England World Cup squad

Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Aston Villa v Bologna - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 16, 2026 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins in action REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Aston Villa v Bologna - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 16, 2026 Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins in action REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.