Who is Anirudh Thapa, only the second Indian to score against Uruguay in 44 years?
India’s 6–1 defeat to Uruguay was painful, but Anirudh Thapa provided a rare moment of history by ending the country’s 44-year wait for a goal...
Anirudh Thapa goal a brief bright spot as Uruguay run riot against India
India ended their three-match home friendly window with a 1-6 defeat to Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa's goal briefly gave...
Lightning halts Uruguay–India match: Núñez and Bentancur flee to the dressing rooms
Uruguay's friendly match against India came to an abrupt halt because of poor weather conditions and thunderstorms, after players from both teams...
Marcelo Saracchi 'talking up' Celtic move after definitive call
Celtic have no plans to reignite a move for Marcelo Saracchi in any upcoming transfer windows, despite the player being keen to return, sources...
Manuel Ugarte reveals psychological work behind the scenes as he targets Man United return
Manuel Ugarte suffered a knee injury while representing Uruguay at the World Cup, requiring him to undergo surgery
Jamil’s bolder India faces Uruguay as Forlan begins rebuilding after World Cup debacle
Being a football team in transition comes with its own set of challenges. In holding Panama 1-1 and even in losing 0-4 to Brazil, Khalid Jamil’s...
Diego Forlan returns to Kolkata, India looking to instil his managerial philosophy
10-years-ago, Diego Forlan was in Kolkata and scored for Mumbai City FC in the ISL. Now, he's back in a different avatar: interim manager of...
Just Rs 199! India v Uruguay tickets slashed 90% after empty seats for Brazil game
In a bid to boost attendance at the upcoming friendly match between India and Uruguay, ticket prices have plummeted from Rs 1,999 to just Rs 199...
India vs Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between India and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Surprise: Valverde scuppered the Rodri deal for Real Madrid
Uruguayan star Fede Valverde has refused to leave Real Madrid during the summer 2026 transfer window, despite his contract running until 2029.
India 0-4 Brazil: Brazil’s class overwhelms Blue Tigers in historic Kolkata clash
India held Brazil to a competitive opening 27 minutes at Salt Lake Stadium before Brazil’s quality took over. Estevao opened the scoring, Pedro...
“Did Not Think…” – Marcelo Saracchi Reveals Celtic Exit Surprise
Marcelo Saracchi has admitted he did not realise Celtic's Scottish Cup final would be his last appearance for the club. The Uruguayan left-back had...
“We Understood” – Marcelo Saracchi Drops Brilliant Martin O'Neill Revelation
Marcelo Saracchi has revealed just how close he became to Martin O'Neill during his time at Celtic, admitting he came to see the Hoops boss as a...
View: Farke to breathe sigh of relief on Leeds star amid scenes 6,000 miles away today
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke would have been watching closely as Ao Tanaka started for Japan on Thursday.After being used as a substitute in...
Liverpool leading the race to sign South American talent making waves this year
Liverpool have emerged as serious contenders for Defensor Sporting winger Nicolás Scotti, with the 16-year-old already attracting attention from...
Liverpool leapfrog Arsenal, Manchester United in Nicolas Scotti race
Liverpool have leapfrogged Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign Uruguayan attacking sensation Nicolas Scotti.
The post Liverpool...
Celtic fans rage after Marcelo Saracchi's transfer update
Celtic fans have fumed at their board once more after Marcelo Saracchi's bombshell interview about his failed return to the club in the...
I watched Asamoah Gyan miss the 2010 penalty in Ghana - Gambia coach McKinstry
The Gambia head coach Jonathan McKinstry has recalled Asamoah Gyan’s famous penalty miss against Uruguay at the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
Report: Liverpool leading the race to sign South American forward
Liverpool Transfer News: Nicolas Scotti Race Points Towards Anfield Liverpool are being positioned as the front-runners for Defensor Sporting...
“Isn't Finished” – Marcelo Saracchi Makes Celtic Return Plea
Marcelo Saracchi has confirmed that Celtic never made him an offer to return this summer, backing up what his agent previously told CeltsAreHere...
Rodrigo Bentancur shows true colours with Son Heung-min gesture and Tottenham message
Son Heung-min and Rodrigo Bentancur reunited following South Korea's friendly against Uruguay on Monday night.
Liverpool tracking 16-year-old Uruguayan forward with £6m release clause
The post Liverpool tracking 16-year-old Uruguayan forward with £6m release clause appeared first on This Is Anfield.
Rodrigo Bentancur vs Heung-min Son: Hugs and a 7/10 rating in Tottenham reunion
Rodrigo Bentancur came up against his former Tottenham teammate Heung-min Son in Seoul as Uruguay took on South Korea in an international friendly....
‘Next Heung-min Son’ – National media stunned as Rangers man Minsu Kim runs riot for South Korea
Despite South Korea surrendering a 4-1 friendly defeat against Uruguay at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, international media coverage has been...
Zion Suzuki update after Aston Villa goalkeeper missed Japan friendly
Aston Villa's number one Zion Suzuki was not involved as Japan faced Uruguay
Marcelo Saracchi's MLS Struggles Deepen After Celtic Exit
Marcelo Saracchi's Celtic future was one of the talking points of the summer after the Uruguayan left-back completed his loan spell in Glasgow....
South Korea vs Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's international friendly clash between South Korea and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Report: Liverpool seriously considering permanent move for £47m defender
Ronald Araujo transfer latest as Liverpool consider permanent move Liverpool's early assessment of Ronald Araujo appears increasingly positive,...
“I’ve fallen a bit behind” – Aston Villa player working to get 100% fit
Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki has shared a positive update about his fitness, after a setback forced him to miss Japan’s 3-1 friendly win over...
Ronald Araujo transfer update as Liverpool consider Barcelona buy option
Ronald Araujo’s loan spell at Liverpool is quickly turning into something more significant, with the Reds now seriously considering whether to keep...
Aston Villa Handed Major Boost As €30m Star Returns To Full Training: Why His Fitness Matters?
Aston Villa have received encouraging news from Japan after Zion Suzuki returned to full training for the first time during the September...
India Hold Panama 1-1: Blue Tigers impress against world No.44; Brazil, Uruguay await
India held FIFA World Cup side Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru after Ryan Williams gave the Blue Tigers a first-half lead. Omar Valencia...
Everton's failure to sign Beto replacement for bargain £13m comes back to haunt them
Everton's summer interest in Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda ultimately failed to ever materialise into a real offer.The 28-year-old instead completed...
'A real shame' - Diego Forlan laments late defensive lapses as Japan strike twice in added time to spoil Uruguay debut
Diego Forlan lamented costly stoppage-time errors as Uruguay fell to a 3-1 friendly defeat against Japan in his first match in charge.
How first group of Leeds United stars fared as new international break gets underway
Leeds United have a healthy contingent of players away on international duty right now.With FIFA changing the rules, it's an extended break of...
Emphatic victories for China PR, Japan, Korea Republic, Uzbekistan
Kuala Lumpur: Japan scored twice in second half added time to defeat Uruguay 3-1 in a men's international friendly on Thursday.
‘Relying Heavily’ – Tottenham Star Tipped To Be Key For New National Team Boss
Journalist Fabian Bertolini has described Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur as vital to Diego Forlan's Uruguay side.
The post ‘Relying...
James Garner keen to live up to ‘mini-Valverde' tag after late England call
Everton midfielder's spirit and intelligence earned him another chance and he is eager to test himself against Spain in the Nations League on...
Emphatic victories for China PR, Japan, Korea Republic
Kuala Lumpur: Japan scored twice in second half added time to defeat Uruguay 3-1 in a men's international friendly on Thursday.
MOT View: Farke to beam after latest international scenes with Leeds starter today
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke will be hoping that Ao Tanaka has a productive few weeks with Japan.The midfielder was called up to represent his...
Araújo's brilliance leaves Liverpool facing a tough decision
The Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo made the right choice in moving on loan to Liverpool, as he has adapted perfectly to his new club and become...
Uruguayan press say whether Ronald Araujo continued his impressive start to the season vs Japan
Ronald Araujo has been something of a surprise package at Liverpool this season after arriving on loan from Barcelona. The centre-back has helped...
Japan make Zion Suzuki call vs Uruguay amid 'training regimen' claims
The Aston Villa goalkeeper is currently away on international duty with Japan
Why isn’t Federico Valverde playing today for Uruguay vs Japan in 2026 international friendly?
Uruguay will kick off their post-2026 World Cup campaign with an international friendly against Japan, but La Celeste will have to navigate the...
Cachavacha's back! Legend Diego Forlan launches Uruguay dugout era in beloved Japan
Uruguay interim head coach Diego Forlan discussed his managerial debut against Japan, his past playing memories in Osaka, and team squad ambitions.
Celtic will regret Marcelo Saracchi deal collapsing over wages after Kieran Tierney latest
Celtic's failure to sign Marcelo Saracchi permanently in the summer looks like a bigger mistake with every passing week.The Hoops fell to a third...
Diego Forlan begins Uruguay interim reign as injured Federico Valverde misses Asian tour
Uruguay interim manager Diego Forlan leads La Celeste on their Asian friendly tour, navigating squad adjustments following Federico Valverde's...
Liverpool’s Loanee Ronald Araujo: “I’m Experiencing The Best Version Of My Career”
It's fair to say Liverpool supporters weren't too sure what to expect when news broke that former Barcelona captain and Uruguayan national Araujo...
EXCLUSIVE: Diego Lugano on why he chose PSG, Forlan managing Uruguay and Luis Suarez
Just like a fine vintage that travels from the South American terroir to the demanding European cellars, Diego Lugano's career has always been full...
Real Madrid reveal nature of Valverde's injury: doubts over his availability for El Clasico
Real Madrid have issued an official statement regarding the injury of their Uruguayan player Fede Valverde, following their 1-2 defeat in the derby...
The derby was not the only shock: a fresh blow rocks Real Madrid with an injury to its star
Real Madrid have suffered a fresh blow after losing the capital derby to Atletico Madrid, following an announcement by journalist Guillermo Rai of...
The derby was not the only shock: a new blow strikes Real Madrid with the injury of its star
Real Madrid have suffered a fresh blow following their defeat in the capital derby against Atlético Madrid, after journalist Guillermo Rai of The...
Andoni Iraola sounds like he’s hoping to sign Ronald Araujo permanently for Liverpool
If Liverpool pulled the trigger and exercised their £47m buy option on Ronald Araujo right now, few supporters would have any complaints. The...
Liverpool are still sitting on the fence over the future of defender despite impressive start
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to wait until the end of the season before deciding whether to sign Ronald Araujo permanently from Barcelona. The...
Sources: Liverpool's plan for Ronald Araujo purchase option revealed
Liverpool will not rush into triggering their purchase option for centre-back Ronald Araujo in January, sources have told Football Insider.The Reds...
"A hidden clause that tips the balance": revelation of a big surprise in Araujo's loan deal to Liverpool
Fabrizio Romano, the transfer expert, has revealed a major surprise in the contract of Uruguayan Ronald Araujo, the Barcelona defender on loan at...
"A hidden clause turns the tables": revelation of a big surprise in Araujo's loan deal with Liverpool
Fabrizio Romano, the transfer expert, has revealed a major surprise concerning the contract of Uruguayan Ronald Araujo, the Barcelona defender on...
Fabrizio Romano reveals Liverpool are “delighted” with “big surprise” transfer development
Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided some insight into Liverpool’s summer loan move for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. The Uruguay...
Santiago Bueno Departs Wolverhampton Wanderers For Club America Loan Move
Santiago Bueno has left Wolverhampton Wanderers on a loan deal, joining Mexican giants Club America for the remainder of his time away from the...
Liverpool manager reveals the biggest challenge facing Araujo after his standout display against Atletico
From a player who suffered a psychological crisis and took a break at Barcelona, to a star making the difference at Liverpool with a backheel pass:...
Fabrizio Romano shares what Liverpool are really thinking about Ronald Araujo
Ronald Araujo, Liverpool and the Right-Back Question Growing Bigger by the Week Ronald Araujo's start at Liverpool has quickly shifted the...
Love for Anfield: Araujo puts Barcelona behind him
Ronald Araujo did not need long to feel at home in the city of Liverpool. The Uruguayan defender, on loan this season from Barcelona, is happy with...
Ronaldo Araujo drops permanent Liverpool move hint as new details emerge
Ronald Araujo is said to be taking extra lessons of English as he looks to embed himself at Liverpool after a brilliant start to his loan move.The...
Liverpool Confidential: Insiders reveal Ronald Araujo's desire to stay at Anfield permanently and why he's already loving life on Merseyside, boost for 'next Gerrard' in Reds' academy and decision time for Virgil van Dijk
The Uruguay international has only started two matches since joining the club on a season-long loan from Barcelona but has already become something...
Ronald Araujo drops major Liverpool future hint after Atletico Madrid victory
Ronald Araujo has offered an encouraging indication that he is already feeling at home at Liverpool after playing a starring role in Wednesday...
Araujo responds: are Barcelona contenders to win the Champions League?
Ronald Araujo, the Uruguayan centre-back on loan from Barcelona to Liverpool this season, confirmed after the win over Atletico Madrid that he...
Wolves star given green light to jet out for medical after deal agreed
Club America have agreed a deal to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-back Santiago Bueno, sources have told Football Insider.The centre-back is...
Ronald Araujo speaks out after impressing with backheel assist for Liverpool
Ronald Araujo is enjoying life at Liverpool after making the move from Barcelona in the summer transfer window on a season-long loan. The Uruguayan...
On video: Araujo shines with Liverpool, and Szoboszlai confirms his European superiority
Hungary's Dominik Szoboszlai scored Liverpool's equaliser against their visitors Atletico Madrid on Wednesday evening, in the opening game of both...
Liverpool stance on Araujo has emerged as £47m permanent transfer decision looms
Liverpool are reportedly increasingly satisfied with Ronald Araujo’s impact since his summer loan move from Barcelona, with the Uruguayan already...
Astonishing: Valverde achieves what eluded him in 75 matches
Uruguay's Federico Valverde continued his remarkable form with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, during Los Blancos' 2-1 win over their...
"We did not follow Mourinho's instructions": Valverde criticises Real Madrid players
Uruguay's Fede Valverde, the Real Madrid player, expressed his dissatisfaction with his team's performance in the Champions League match against...
Liverpool could strike £47m agreement at any point this season
Ronald Araujo Gives Liverpool a Big Transfer Decision at Right-Back Few loan moves arrive with so little noise and then make such a quick...
Reminder: The conditions Liverpool can meet to permanently sign Ronald Araujo from Barcelona
Ronald Araujo has been a pleasant surprise for Liverpool supporters since his arrival on loan from Barcelona in August. The Uruguayan had not been...
Stats show 27-year-old star might be the solution to a major problem for Liverpool
Ronald Araujo joined Liverpool on loan from Barcelona during the summer transfer window. The 27-year-old Uruguay International was handed his first...
World champions coming to India: Forlán names Valverde, Núñez-led Uruguay squad for historic clash
Uruguay have announced a 46-player preliminary list for upcoming FIFA international matches. The squad includes prominent players like Federico...
Christopher Bonsu Baah nominated for Al Qadsiah Player of the Month award
Christopher Bonsu Baah has been nominated for the Al Qadsiah August 2026 Player of the Month award following an exceptional run of performances for...
India's only European-based star! Slovan Ljubljana keeper Som Kumar earns dream call-up to face Brazil & Uruguay
Slovan Ljubljana goalkeeper Som Kumar has received his first senior India call-up for upcoming clashes with Brazil and Uruguay.
Columbus Crew acquire Santiago Rodríguez from Botafogo
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The Columbus Crew have acquired midfielder Santiago Rodríguez from Brazilian Série A side Botafogo, the club...
VIDEO: Chaos in Uruguay as Danubio fans storm the pitch to attack their own players during cup defeat
Danubio supporters stormed the pitch to attack their own players during a 2-0 Copa Uruguay defeat to Montevideo City Torque.
‘I wouldn’t wish it on anyone’ – Darwin Nunez opens up on Al-Hilal ‘nightmare’ after ending goal drought following shock transfer
Darwin Nunez has finally broken his silence on a turbulent period in Saudi Arabia, describing his final months at Al-Hilal as a situation he...
India name 26-member squad for big friendlies against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama
India's head coach Khalid Jamil has officially unveiled a 26-member squad as the team gears up for an intense series of international matches. The...
Núñez on Al-Hilal: I wouldn't wish my experience on anyone!
Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, on loan from Al-Hilal to Al-Diriyah, reveals in striking statements the difficult period he went through with the...
By Mourinho's orders: Valverde takes on the coach's role at Real Madrid
Fede Valverde has become an extension of coach Jose Mourinho on the pitch, after the Uruguayan player became the link that the Portuguese coach...
By Mourinho's orders: Valverde dons the coach's cloak at Real Madrid
Fede Valverde has become an extension of coach José Mourinho on the pitch, after the Uruguayan player became the link the Portuguese coach relies...