Uruguay

Uruguay

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Rodrigo Bentancur banned 7 games for offensive Son Heung-Min remark Rodrigo Bentancur banned 7 games for offensive Son Heung-Min remark

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-game ban and a £100,000 fine by the English Football Association for using abusive language and bringing the game into disrepute during an interview on Uruguayan TV.

Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay  thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia Ugarte strikes late to hand Uruguay thrilling 3-2 win over Colombia

Manuel Ugarte scored a last-gasp winner to give Uruguay a dramatic 3-2 home victory over Colombia at the Centenario Stadium in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Friday.

Bentancur braced for ban after offensive Son Heung-Min remarks Bentancur braced for ban after offensive Son Heung-Min remarks

Rodrigo Bentancur says he has been notified of an incoming sanction after he was charged by the FA for comments he made about his teammate Son Heung-Min.

Diego Forlán plays first game of professional tennis Diego Forlán plays first game of professional tennis

Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán has taken part in his first ever professional game of tennis at the Uruguay Open at the age of 45.

Ex-Man United star Diego Forlán loses pro tennis debut at Uruguay Open Ex-Man United star Diego Forlán loses pro tennis debut at Uruguay Open

Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open.

Ex-Man United forward Diego Forlán to make pro tennis debut Ex-Man United forward Diego Forlán to make pro tennis debut

Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlán will make his ATP Challenger tennis debut in the doubles competition at the Uruguay Open next month.

Grading Argentina, Brazil and CONMEBOL World Cup hopefuls Grading Argentina, Brazil and CONMEBOL World Cup hopefuls

At the midpoint of FIFA World Cup qualifiers in South America, it's time to give each team a letter grade from A to F based on their performances so far.

Has Marcelo Bielsa's authority been affected by Suárez comments? Has Marcelo Bielsa's authority been affected by Suárez comments?

The ESPN FC crew discuss Marcelo Bielsa's comments in response to Luis Suárez' claims that his style of football was causing unrest in the team.

Uruguay's Bielsa: Luis Suárez comments affected my authority Uruguay's Bielsa: Luis Suárez comments affected my authority

Uruguay national team head coach Marcelo Bielsa has admitted his authority as manager has been impacted by the public accusations made by Luis Suárez.

Uruguay fed. boss backs Marcelo Bielsa in Luis Suárez dispute Uruguay fed. boss backs Marcelo Bielsa in Luis Suárez dispute

Uruguayan Football Federation president Ignacio Alonso pledged his full support to Marcelo Bielsa despite confirming the declarations made by Luis Suárez over the problematic working conditions imposed by the head coach.

WCQ - CONMEBOL Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Argentina 11 +13 22
2 Uruguay 11 +8 19
3 Colombia 11 +6 19
4 Brazil 11 +6 17
5 Ecuador 11 +6 16
6 Paraguay 11 +1 16
7 Venezuela 11 -2 12
8 Bolivia 11 -14 12
9 Peru 11 -11 7
10 Chile 11 -13 6
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Darwin Núñez 5 9 3
Federico Valve.. 1 10 0
Manuel Ugarte 1 10 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Darwin Núñez 3 9 5
Facundo Pellis.. 2 11 0
Maximiliano Ar.. 2 10 0