While the final was hardly a classic, the 2010 World Cup quarters delivered enough drama to live on in the memories of all who witnessed it
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Varela was loved by Uruguayan football fans like few others. The hero of a nation who had done more than most to deliver their finest hour
As Diego Forlan said of Federico Valverde: “I’ll risk saying that he can become in midfield what Sergio Ramos has been as a defender”
For its size, Uruguay remain the ultimate over-achievers in football, harnessing their famed Garra Charrúa to devastating effect
Uruguay are cited as the biggest overachievers in international football history – and that’s before their Olympic triumphs are considered
Boasting world-class free-kicks, devastating pace and skill in abundance, Rubén Sosa deserves his place amongst the greatest Uruguayan players of all
At his best, Enzo Francescoli was as good as any 10 in the world, blending sublime grace with technical prowess. It’s why a young Zidane fell for him
Diego Forlán was a player who left everything out on the pitch but was hampered by bad luck, limited opportunities and low confidence at Manchester United
They’ve played a remarkable 166 games together for club and country and kept 92 clean sheets: no wonder they’re amongst the best pairings today
While he would sadly pass away due to illness with little to his name, José Leandro Andrade remains one of South America’s greatest footballers
Eduardo Galeano described Gradín as “a man who lifted people out of their seats when he erupted with speed, dominating the ball as if he were walking”
As featured on Guardian Sport Despite its obvious and very pragmatic function, the humble umbrella has proven itself more foe than friend to football managers. The modern game’s umbrella-related history is short and…
When Neymar officially signed for Paris Saint-Germain in August 2017, the dominant narrative surrounding his decision to leave was that he did not want to be in Lionel Messi’s shadow. The Brazilian…
Uruguay has produced many legends since winning the very first World Cup in 1930. Indeed, that line-up featured defender José Nasazzi and striker Héctor Castro, both placed highly amongst La Celeste’s greats.…
“YOU, PLAYERS, who in less than a few hours will be hailed as champions by millions of compatriots,” the mayor of Rio de Janeiro proclaimed with boundless pride as he passionately addressed…
Almost 3.5 million – that’s the total population of Uruguay, the second smallest nation on the South American continent. Formed as a buffer state between Brazil and Argentina in the 19th century, Uruguay…
Illustration by Federico Manasse The 1980s were arguably the greatest era for the fabled number 10 shirt, especially in South America. The digits are inextricably linked with the fantasista; the player who…
As enigmas go, Álvaro Recoba ranks as high as anyone, possessing a devastating left foot and an attitude that often saw it wasted at Inter