News for 'URUGUAY'

Four-Nations Jr hockey: Indian women go down to Chile

Four-Nations Jr hockey: Indian women go down to Chile

Rediff.com30 May 2025

With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, the match went into a shootout, where Chile emerged victorious, winning the contest 3-1.

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Copa America: Argentina edge Uruguay

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The goal gave Argentina all three points and condemned their neighbors to a losing start to their Copa campaign.

Ancelotti's Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Ancelotti's Brazil held to goalless draw at Ecuador

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'Ancelotti hasn't had time to show us his game plan yet. It's only been two or three days of training.'

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay on Monday.

WC qualifiers: Vinicius strikes late as Brazil rally to down Colombia

WC qualifiers: Vinicius strikes late as Brazil rally to down Colombia

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The victory lifted Brazil to second in South American qualifying with 21 points, four behind leaders Argentina and one ahead of Uruguay in third, both of whom have a game in hand and will clash on Friday.

Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Messi to play 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

In a recent interview with El Pais, Suarez was asked whether he and Messi had talked about retirement.

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has said, joining some other confederations in opposing a plan presented by CONMEBOL.

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Jr, the country's football confederation (CBF) said on Friday, after the five-times World champions were thrashed 4-1 away to fierce rivals Argentina in a humiliating qualifying loss in Buenos Aires.

World Cup star Forlan takes up tennis racket

World Cup star Forlan takes up tennis racket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The 45-year-old former striker, a 2010 World Cup semi-finalist, has switched to tennis since his retirement in 2018, playing on the international senior tour.

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia.

Saudi nightmare over! Neymar parts ways with Al-Hilal

Saudi nightmare over! Neymar parts ways with Al-Hilal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The 32-year-old sustained a knee injury in Brazil's World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in October 2023 and has struggled to get back to his best.

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

FIFA World Cup 2030 and 2034 hosts revealed!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia will host the men's soccer World Cup in 2034 while the 2030 edition will be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one-off matches in three South American countries, world soccer's governing body FIFA confirmed on Wednesday.

WC Qualifiers: Brazil edge Venezuela; Uruguay rout Colombia

WC Qualifiers: Brazil edge Venezuela; Uruguay rout Colombia

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Brazil required an untidy second half goal from Roberto Firmino to beat Venezuela 1-0 and extend their 100% record to three wins from three in a lacklustre World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

WC qualifiers: Raphinha stars as Brazil cruise past Uruguay

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

A summary of Thursday's World Cup qualifiers.

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Jr after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more.

Suruchi stuns Manu Bhaker to win World Cup gold

Suruchi stuns Manu Bhaker to win World Cup gold

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Suruchi Inder Singh produced yet another sterling performance in the 10m air pistol event in Lima, Peru, to win her second consecutive ISSF World Cup gold medal.

Captain Godin lauds Uruguay 'lions', exonerates goalkeeper

Captain Godin lauds Uruguay 'lions', exonerates goalkeeper

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Uruguay captain Diego Godin praised his team mates as 'lions' after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals but falling 2-0 to France

SEE: Nunez clashes with Colombia fans post Copa America loss

SEE: Nunez clashes with Colombia fans post Copa America loss

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Captain Jose Maria Gimenez said the players were trying to defend their families.

Suarez devastated after Uruguay crash out of Copa

Suarez devastated after Uruguay crash out of Copa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Suarez spurned the first penalty of the shootout, his effort bouncing off the chest of Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, to complete a frustrating evening for Uruguay's all-time top scorer, who also had a goal ruled out for offside.

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Brazil, who are fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 18 points from 12 games, host Colombia on March 21 and visit Argentina five days later in a match that could see Neymar come up against former Barcelona and Paris St Germain teammate Lionel Messi.

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Diego Forlan, whose fine performances and five goals helped Uruguay finish fourth in the 2010 World Cup, announced his retirement.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

WC Preview: All eyes on masked Son as South Korea face Uruguay in opener

WC Preview: All eyes on masked Son as South Korea face Uruguay in opener

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Son Heung-min will be able to play with a mask in their World Cup Group H opener against Uruguay

WC PHOTOS: Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

WC PHOTOS: Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Raphael Varane's glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal gave France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the first World Cup quarter-final on Friday and a set up a last-four tie with Brazil or Belgium.

'Uruguay without Cavani is not the same'

'Uruguay without Cavani is not the same'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Edinson Cavani's potential absence for Uruguay would be a severe blow to their hopes of beating France in the World Cup quarter-finals, according to his former team mate and French midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

Friendly, PICS: Messi converts late as Argentina draw with Uruguay

Friendly, PICS: Messi converts late as Argentina draw with Uruguay

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The crowd in Tel Aviv cheered Messi throughout and it was the forward who helped Argentina draw level in the 63rd.

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The forward was again the stand-out Brazil player and he coolly side-footed home his 60th international goal in the 76th minute after Diego Laxalt brought down Danilo, although Uruguay claimed there was a handball in the build-up.

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Panama ends US Nations League reign

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The United States' bid for a fourth consecutive CONCACAF Nations League title came to a stunning end

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Neymar was not too downcast after being forced to leave Monday's Asian Champions League Elite match due to injury with the Al-Hilal forward saying he felt the issue was nothing more than a strong cramp.

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Surez comes to Uruguay's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday an all-together wiser and maturer

PIX: Cavani goal gives Uruguay top spot, Ecuador hold Japan

PIX: Cavani goal gives Uruguay top spot, Ecuador hold Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

A late header from Edinson Cavani gave Uruguay a 1-0 win over Copa America holders Chile which saw them snatch top spot in Group C at their opponents' expense and set up a quarter-final meeting with Peru.

FIFA World Cup: Steely Uruguay ready for Mbappe-fired France

FIFA World Cup: Steely Uruguay ready for Mbappe-fired France

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

'Les Bleus' will be inspired by the two-decade anniversary of their only World Cup win in 1998, while double winners Uruguay's modern generation are desperate to recreate the black-and-white-era glories of their 1930 and 1950 trophies.

Tale of two keepers as Uruguay slip against France

Tale of two keepers as Uruguay slip against France

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Goalkeeping howlers have been scarce at the World Cup but Fernando Muslera's mistake proved fatal for Uruguay in their 2-0 quarter-final defeat by France on Friday just as much as a brilliant stop from Hugo Lloris kept his side ahead.

VAR row at Copa America as Uruguay come back to hold Japan

VAR row at Copa America as Uruguay come back to hold Japan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

But despite some early close attempts from Uruguay, Japan began to impose themselves on the game and Koji Miyoshi gave them the lead in the 25th minute with a confident finish following a counterattack.

Uruguay tight-lipped on Cavani injury before France clash

Uruguay tight-lipped on Cavani injury before France clash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Cavani, 31, scored two goals in the Round of 16 win over Portugal, then limped off with a calf injury and has been fighting to get fit in time for the showdown in Nizhny Novgorod.

Stop Mbappe! Uruguay's tactic v France for quarter-final

Stop Mbappe! Uruguay's tactic v France for quarter-final

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Uruguay will seek to summon up all their famous defensive spirit in Friday's quarter-final against France to shackle the Europeans' lighting-fast teenage top-scorer Kylian Mbappe.

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Argentina will face Columbia in their Copa America title defence on Sunday, July 14.

How little Uruguay punched above weight to enter last 8

How little Uruguay punched above weight to enter last 8

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Uruguay, with 3.3 million people, are into a quarter-final with Argentina's conquerors France after four straight wins including a stunning 2-1 knockout victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.

After biting ban...Suarez returns to Uruguay

After biting ban...Suarez returns to Uruguay

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is set to play his first competitive international later this month since being banned for biting an opponent at the 2014 World Cup after he was called up on Friday for qualifiers against Brazil and Peru.