Uruguay

  • FIFA rejects Suarez appeal Zurich, Switzerland (SportsNetwork.com) - FIFA announced Thursday that it has rejected Luis Suarez's appeal against a lengthy ban for biting an opponent during a World Cup match.. Jul 10
  • Rodriguez shines as Colombia sends Uruguay home Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - James Rodriguez turned in another dazzling performance at the World Cup on Saturday, scoring a pair of goals to lead Colombia to a 2-0 win over Uruguay in the round of 16 at the Maracana.. Jul 9
  • Colombia squares off with Suarez-less Uruguay Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Uruguay has attracted plenty of attention at the 2014 World Cup, and not always for the right reasons, but the team will attempt to put its distractions aside against an impressive Colombia outfit at the Maracana on Saturday in the round of 16.. Jul 9
  • FIFA bites back: Suarez banned 9 matches, 4 months (SportsNetwork.com) - The FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspended Luis Suarez of Uruguay nine matches following a biting incident that occurred during the World Cup match between Italy and Uruguay on June 24.. Jul 9
  • Godin's header lifts Uruguay past 10-man Italy Natal, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Diego Godin nodded Uruguay into the knockout round, scoring on an 81st-minute header to give his nation a 1-0 victory over 10-man Italy at the Estadio das Dunas on Tuesday.. Jul 9
  • Italy, Uruguay battle for knockout-round berth Natal, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Italy and Uruguay will battle for a place in the knockout round on Tuesday at the Estadio das Dunas in the final Group D match for both sides.. Jul 9
  • Luis Suarez: the most dangerous footballer in the world (SportsNetwork.com) - When the World Cup draw took place back in December, experts and columnists alike made their predictions as to which teams will reach the semifinals and final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13.. Jul 9
  • Suarez stars as Uruguay downs England Sao Paulo, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Luis Suarez made a triumphant debut in the 2014 World Cup, bagging a brace to lead Uruguay to a 2-1 defeat of England at the Arena Corinthians on Thursday.. Jul 9
  • Uruguay captain Lugano to miss England clash Sao Paulo, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - Uruguay captain Diego Lugano has been ruled out of Thursday's Group D contest with England because of a knee injury.. Jul 9
  • England, Uruguay meet in critical Group D match Sao Paulo, Brazil (SportsNetwork.com) - England and Uruguay will both aim for a rebound performance on Thursday when the sides meet in Group D action at the Arena Corinthians.. Jul 9
  • Suarez not blamed for Uruguay's exit Dejected but defiant, and still defending Luis Suarez. Jun 29
  • Suarez not blamed for Uruguay's exit Dejected but defiant, and still defending Luis Suarez. Jun 28
  • Suarez double puts England on the brink Luis Suarez scored twice to give Uruguay a 2-1 victory against England at the World Cup on Thursday, making an instant impact on his return from injury to revive his team's Group D campaign.. Jun 19
  • Gerrard rues error after England defeat England captain Steven Gerrard regrets his error that led to Uruguay's winning goal, saying inexperience had cost his team, who now need a miracle to stay in the World Cup.. Jun 19
  • Hodgson backs Rooney for Uruguay match Manager Roy Hodgson says he's confident of a big performance from Wayne Rooney in England's World Cup crunch match against Uruguay on Friday (AEST). Jun 18
  • Suarez returns as Rooney pressure mounts 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.. Jun 17
  • I'm 100 per cent: Suarez Luis Suarez says he's fully recovered from his knee operation and will put his insider knowledge of English football to use against Roy Hodgson's team.. Jun 16
  • Uruguay coach desperate for Suarez return Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez says his team desperately needs star striker Luis Suarez back on the field after being stunned by Costa Rica. Jun 14
  • Costa Rica stuns Uruguay 3-1 at WC Costa Rica hit three second half goals to beat Uruguay 3-1 and severely dent the World Cup hopes of the fancied South American nation who struggled without star striker Luis Suarez.. Jun 14
  • Suarez to miss Uruguay's WC opener A knee injury will force striker Luis Suarez to miss Uruguay's first game in the World Cup against Costa Rica, coach Oscar Tabarez says. Jun 13