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Referees in Uruguay are fed up with the fans

Uruguay FA cancels league games as refs strike

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) cancelled all scheduled matches on Sunday after the country's referees decided they would refuse to officiate further due to increasing violence.

Soccer • 24 Sep 17

Harry Arter was the man-of-the-match against Uruguay

Victory the perfect preparation for Austria, says Arter

Republic of Ireland midfielder Harry Arter hailed his side's 3-1 victory over Uruguay as the ideal preparation for next weekend's World Cup qualifier showdown with Austria.

Soccer • 04 Jun 17

Glenn Whelan battling for possession with Edinson Cavani

Recap: Republic of Ireland v Uruguay

The Republic of Ireland claimed an impressive 3-1 friendly victory over Uruguay at the Aviva Stadium as they continued their build-up to next weekend's crucial World Cup qualifier with Austria. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 04 Jun 17

James McClean celebrates Ireland's third goal

Ireland banish Mexico memories with convincing win

James McClean staked a big claim for a starting place in next Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Austria, as he scored Ireland's third goal in a well-earned 3-1 victory over Uruguay.

Soccer • 04 Jun 17

The inexperienced side that faced Mexico will be replaced by more familiar faces

Ireland seek return to familiar form against Uruguay

Ireland get a chance to immediately banish the ghosts of the humiliating defeat by Mexico at the MetLife Stadium when they take on Uruguay at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

Soccer • 04 Jun 17

Jon Walters and Robbie Brady come into the Irish pane

O'Neill's key men back in fold for Uruguay clash

After the gulf of Mexico comes a flood of experienced talent to beef up Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad and help step up preparations for Sunday week's crunch clash against Austria.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

James McClean: 'I'm fit and ready, and when I'm fit and ready I'm available for selection.'

McClean loving every chance he gets to shine in green

James McClean has spoken of his undiluted desire to pull on the Republic of Ireland jersey at every opportunity ahead of Thursday night's New Jersey friendly against Mexico.

Soccer • 30 May 17

Brazil salute their fans after beating Paraguay

Brazil become first side to book their ticket to Russia

Brazil became the first team to book their place at next year's World Cup as a dominant 3-0 win over Paraguay, coupled with Uruguay's defeat to Peru, earned their ticket to Russia.

Soccer • 29 Mar 17

Lionel Messi's harsh words have landed him with a four match ban

Messi handed four game ban by FIFA

Lionel Messi has been hit with a four game international suspension, just hours before Argentina take on Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 28 Mar 17

Luis Suarez could grace the Aviva Stadium with his presence next June

Ireland announce summer friendly with Uruguay

The Republic of Ireland will prepare for their crunch World Cup qualifier against Austria next June with an Aviva Stadium clash with Uruguay.

Soccer • 07 Oct 16

Suarez scores on Uruguay return to peg back Brazil

Luis Suarez scored on his Uruguay return as Brazil threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 in their World Cup qualifier and increase the pressure on coach Dunga.

Soccer • 26 Mar 16

Barcelona team-mates Suarez and Neymar have an unusual bet over the friendly between Uruguay and Brazil

Suarez makes burger bet for Uruguay return

Luis Suarez has revealed his fast-food bet with Neymar as the Uruguay forward prepares for his international return against Brazil.

Soccer • 24 Mar 16

Argentina captain Daniel Passarella with the World Cup trophy in 1978

Argentina, Uruguay want to co-host 2030 World Cup

Argentina and neighbouring Uruguay will bid to co-host the 2030 World Cup, Argentine President Mauricio Macri said at a joint news conference on Thursday with Uruguayan leader Tabare Vazquez.

Soccer • 08 Jan 16

Nick Easter scored a hat-trick of tries for England

England bow out of RWC 2015 with win over Uruguay

England concluded their World Cup with a meaningless 60-3 rout of Uruguay in Manchester and will now begin their inquest into the calamitous group exit that is likely to end the reign of Stuart Lancaster.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 10 Oct 15

Drew Mitchell dives over to score Australia's seventh try

Australia run in 11 past helpless Uruguay

Australia warmed up for their eagerly-anticipated clash with England with a 65-3 demolition of Uruguay at Villa Park.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 27 Sep 15

Cory Allen of Wales is tackled by Uruguay's Rodrigo Silva

Wales win but suffer further injuries

Wales began their World Cup campaign with a 54-9 win over Uruguay in Cardiff - but the bonus-point victory came at a serious cost ahead of their Group A showdown with England at Twickenham next weekend.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 22 Sep 15

Chile's defender Mauricio Isla shoots and scores against Uruguay

Chile into semis with win over nine-man Uruguay

Hosts Chile are through to the semi-finals of the Copa America after an eventful 1-0 win over holders Uruguay in Santiago, who finished with nine men after two red cards.

Soccer • 25 Jun 15

Cian Kelleher (left) crossed the whitewash on his first appearance for Emerging Ireland

Emerging Ireland overpower Uruguay

Cian Kelleher made a try-scoring debut for Emerging Ireland as they ran out convincing 33-7 winners over Rugby World Cup qualifiers Uruguay in Tbilisi this afternoon.

Rugby • 17 Jun 15

Sergio Aguero celebrates his second half winner

Sergio Aguero gives Argentina the edge

A goal from Sergio Aguero gave Argentina a 1-0 victory over defending champions Uruguay in Copa America Group B.

Soccer • 17 Jun 15

Cristian Rodriguez scored for the holders

Uruguay open Copa defence with narrow win

Uruguay's Cristian Rodriguez scored a soft goal in the holders' laboured 1-0 win over outsiders Jamaica when they opened their defence of their Copa America title.

Soccer • 14 Jun 15

Aine Connery scored Ireland's winning goal

Ireland beat Uruguay to make quarter-finals

Ireland are guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Hockey League Round 3 after a 3-2 win over Uruguay in Valencia.

Hockey • 13 Jun 15

Suarez has been allowed to play friendlies since his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in August

Suarez nets first Uruguay goals since biting ban

Luis Suarez scored his first Uruguay goals since the World Cup finals and his biting ban in a 3-0 friendly win over Oman.

Soccer • 13 Oct 14

Russia's centre Mikhail Babaev is tackled during the run-off qualifier

Uruguay qualify for 2015 World Cup

Uruguay have qualified for the 2015 rugby World Cup with a 36-27 victory over Russia in the second leg of their repechage at the Charrua stadium.

Rugby • 11 Oct 14

Barcelona fans can already buy Luis Suarez kits but FIFA have blocked any Suarez public appearance at Barca during his ban

Suarez unveiling blocked by FIFA

Barcelona will not be allowed to publicly unveil new £75million signing Luis Suarez while he remains banned for biting, FIFA has confirmed.

Soccer • 13 Jul 14

Luis Suarez is set to leave Liverpool for Barcelona

FIFA rejects Suarez appeal

FIFA has rejected an appeal by Luis Suarez and the Uruguay Football Federation (AUF) against his four-month ban from all football activities for biting an opponent.

World Cup • 10 Jul 14