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Outgoing Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has his say -- for 100 minutesMarcelo Bielsa, who exited as head coach of the Uruguayan national team after the side bowed out of the World Cup in the group stage, gave a 100-minute press conference on Tuesday in which he maintained that his message never resonated with the team.,Uruguay opened play in Group H with a 1-1 draw ag...

Report: Uruguay’s Manuel Ugarte (knee) to miss extended timeUruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte is expected to miss significant time because of a knee ligament injury, The Athletic reported Sunday, putting his start to next season for Manchester United in jeopardy.,Ugarte was carried of the field with the injury during Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Spain at Zapopan, Me...

Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight after World Cup exitUruguay exited the World Cup meekly after the group stage, and the team's exit from North America reportedly didn't go according to plan either.,The Uruguayan soccer federation canceled the squad's scheduled charter flight from the team's training base in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, to the home capita...

Marcelo Bielsa stunned at Uruguay's early World Cup exit

Marcelo Bielsa is one of the world's most influential managers, with a legacy of tactical innovation that spans four decades and two continents.,But after Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Spain and a stunning group stage exit from the World Cup on Friday night, the Argentine admitted even he couldn't say what ...

Spain eke out win to finish atop Group H, eliminate Uruguay

Alex Baena scored in the 42nd minute as Spain topped Uruguay 1-0 to capture the top spot in Group H of the World Cup on Friday in Zapopan, Mexico.,In a lackluster match in which both teams struggled to create quality chances, Unai Simon had two saves for Spain, who won their second straight match af...

Cape Verde tie Uruguay to continue captivating World Cup journey

Helio Valera scored the tying goal after collecting a loose ball to allow Cape Verde to play Uruguay to a 2-2 tie on Sunday in World Cup Group H play at Miami Gardens, Fla.,Kevin Pina also scored for Cape Verde (0-0-2, 2 points), who are participating in their first World Cup.,Maxi Araujo had one go...

Cape Verde ties Uruguay to continue captivating World Cup journey

Helio Valera scored the tying goal after collecting a loose ball to allow Cape Verde to play Uruguay to a 2-2 tie on Sunday in World Cup Group H play at Miami Gardens, Fla.,Kevin Pina also scored for Cape Verde (0-0-2, 2 points), who are participating in their first World Cup.,Maxi Araujo had one go...

Maxi Araujo, Uruguay claw back for 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia

Maxi Araujo cleaned up an 80th-minute rebound opportunity to help Uruguay salvage a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in both teams' Group H opener on Monday evening in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Araujo's leveler was a just reward for Uruguay's much-improved effort after halftime. But Marcelo Bielsa's No. 18-r...