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  Uruguay reaffirms willingness to accept Guantanamo prisoners

  World | December 06, 2014 6:41 IST

  Montevideo: Uruguayan President Jose Mujica reaffirmed on Friday his country's willingness to accept six prisoners from the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.Mujica, who met US President Barack Obama in May, wrote about his government's

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  Luis Suarez in Uruguay prelim squad for 2 friendlies

  Football | September 26, 2014 7:59 IST

  Montevideo, Uruguay:  Luis Suarez is one of 29 players in a preliminary Uruguay squad for two friendlies next month in Saudi Arabia and Oman.   Coach Oscar Tabarez must still decide if he will pick Suarez

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  Uruguay friendlies lineup excludes Suarez, Lugano, Forlan

  Football | August 22, 2014 14:25 IST

  Montevideo:  The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) unveiled the names of the 29 players and subs for upcoming friendlies against Japan and South Korea, excluding Luis Suarez, Diego Lugano and Diego Forlan.The lineup announced Thursday was

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  Luis Suarez pledges to not bite again with Barcelona

  Football | August 20, 2014 10:17 IST

  BARCELONA, Spain :  Luis Suarez is ready to put his biting days behind him. The Barcelona striker was officially presented to fans on Tuesday at an event delayed for more than five weeks because of

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  Luis Suarez appears at CAS appeal, verdict 'next week'

  Football | August 08, 2014 20:19 IST

  LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Luis Suarez has been told to expect a verdict next week in his appeal against a FIFA ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup.   The Uruguay and Barcelona forward signed autographs

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  Luis Suarez verdict likely days after Friday hearing

  Football | August 07, 2014 7:03 IST

  LAUSANNE, Switzerland : Luis Suarez should find out next week whether he has won his appeal against a four-month ban for biting an opponent at the World Cup.   The Court of Arbitration for Sport says

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  FIFA World Cup: Luis Suarez apologizes for biting Giorgio Chiellini

  Football | July 01, 2014 16:51 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO:  After a few days of reflection, Luis Suarez acknowledged what millions saw on TV he did bite an opponent during a game at the World Cup. In addition, he said he's sorry

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  FIFA World Cup: Diego Forlan starts up front for Uruguay

  Football | June 29, 2014 1:32 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO :  Diego Forlan will start up front for Uruguay in place of banned striker Luis Suarez in Saturday's second-round World Cup match against Colombia.   Forlan was named the best player of the

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  FIFA World Cup: This is for all those who badmouthed me: Suarez

  Football | June 20, 2014 14:31 IST

  Sao Paulo: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who missed Uruguay's opening match at the FIFA World Cup due to an injury, returned to the starting line-up against England and became the Man of the Match to

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  FIFA World Cup: Suarez returns from injury, Rooney pressure mounts

  Football | June 18, 2014 1:12 IST

  RIO DE JANEIRO: With their World Cup fates already in jeopardy, Uruguay and England will be counting on their unpredictable strikers to revive their campaigns in Sao Paulo on Thursday.   Luis Suarez is preparing to

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  FIFA World Cup: A must watch top five matches in the group stage

  Football | June 13, 2014 8:23 IST

  New Delhi:  The first stage of the World Cup 2014  has some interesting matches lined up in its itinerary . India TV takes a look on some of the matches that will be an hotly

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  FIFA World Cup: Uruguay downs Slovenia 2-0 in warm-up

  Football | June 05, 2014 11:18 IST

  MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay: Goals by Edinson Cavani and Christian Stuani lifted Uruguay past Slovenia 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up game Wednesday night.   With the exception of star Luis Suarez, who is recovering from knee surgery,

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  Doctor: Luis Suarez will play in Uruguay's World Cup opener

  Football | June 03, 2014 12:04 IST

  MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay : Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is recovering well from knee surgery and will be able to play in its World Cup opener against Costa Rica on June 14, the national team's doctor said

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  Mujica agrees to restore police protection

  Football | April 02, 2014 12:04 IST

  Montevideo, Uruguay: Uruguay President Jose Mujica has agreed to restore police protection to domestic football matches, provided clubs sign a FIFA agreement that deducts points from those involved in hooligan violence.   Mujica met Tuesday with

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  Uruguay soccer leaders quit in fan violence crisis

  Football | April 01, 2014 12:08 IST

  Montevideo, Uruguay: Uruguayan soccer has lost its leadership with little more than two months before its national team is to compete in the World Cup.   The entire executive committee of the Uruguayan Football Association quit

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  Uruguay clinch last World Cup berth

  Football | November 21, 2013 17:14 IST

  Beijing: Uruguay filled the last vacancy of the 32 teams for the 2014 FIFA World Cup with a 5-0 aggregate win over Jordan Thursday morning.Uruguay, fourth at the 2010 World Cup, ranked fifth in South

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  Uruguay coach sees tough playoff against Jordan

  Football | November 09, 2013 13:46 IST

  Montevideo: Uruguay's national football team coach Oscar Tabarez Friday said Jordan will be tough to beat in the upcoming playoff between the two for a chance to compete in the 2014 World Cup finals in

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  World Cup qualifier: Jordan not scared of Uruguay

  Football | October 24, 2013 23:19 IST

  Amman, Jordan: Jordan coach Husam Hassan has told his side to pay no heed to Uruguay's record and reputation when they meet in World Cup qualifying playoffs next month.Hassan, as he has been since he

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  Uruguay announces squad for Argentina match

  Football | October 15, 2013 13:25 IST

  Montevideo: Uruguay's national team coach Oscar Tabarez unveiled the new lineup for the South American Qualifying Tournament match against Argentina Tuesday, in the lead-up to the 2014 Brazil World Cup.The lineup includes midfielders Diego Perez

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  Uruguay want direct World Cup berth: Suarez

  Football | October 08, 2013 16:18 IST

  Montevideo: Luis Suarez says Uruguay will not be content with anything less than direct qualification for next year's World Cup in Brazil.The 26-year-old arrived in Montevideo Monday to join his Celeste teammates ahead of their