Forlán interim, AUF search & Arrascaeta returns

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [SPORTS] 6 sources

   Diego Forlán appointed interim coach of Uruguay senior and U20 national teams

   Diego Forlán has been named interim coach of Uruguay’s senior team and head of the U20 side, replacing Marcelo Bielsa and overseeing upcoming friendlies and youth tournaments through March 2027.

2. 12 days ago

   [SPORTS] 52 sources

   Flamengo beats Chapecoense 4-0, narrows gap to league leader

   Flamengo beat Chapecoense 4‑0, with Pedro scoring twice, keeping the club seven points behind league‑leading Palmeiras and maintaining its vice‑leader spot.

3. 16 days ago

   [SPORTS] 17 sources

   Flamengo caps unbeaten interseason with 4‑2 victory over Olimpia

   Flamengo ended its interseason unbeaten run with a 4‑2 friendly win over Olimpia in Brasília, highlighted by three assists from Samuel Lino and setting up the club’s return to the Brasileirão on 22 July.

4. 19 days ago

   [SPORTS] 11 sources

   Vitória defeats Vasco in Serie A, marking Pedro Emanuel’s debut

   Vitória beat Vasco 1‑0 in Serie A, with Renato Kayzer scoring. It was Pedro Emanuel’s debut as Vasco coach, while returning striker Andrés Gómez was available as an option.

5. 21 days ago

   [SPORTS] 31 sources

   Diego Forlán named interim coach of Uruguay after World Cup exit

   Diego Forlán, former Uruguay star, has been named interim head coach after Marcelo Bielsa quit following the team’s early exit from the 2026 World Cup; his contract runs to March 2027 and he will also oversee U

6. 23 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Uruguayan midfielder Diego Hernández signs with Brazil's Sport Recife until 2027

   Uruguayan midfielder Diego Hernández has signed with Brazil's Sport Recife until Dec 31 2027 after loan spells, including a key role in Remo’s promotion.

7. 24 days ago

   [SPORTS] 43 sources

   Diego Forlán named interim coach of Uruguay after Bielsa resignation

   Diego Forlán, former striker, is interim coach of Uruguay’s senior and U‑20 teams after Bielsa quit post‑World Cup 2026 exit, serving until March 2027 and overseeing friendlies, qualifiers and the 2027 U‑20 Sud

8. 27 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Flamengo midfielder Arrascaeta returns to training after World Cup

   Flamengo's Uruguayan midfielder Arrascaeta returns to training after the World Cup, entering the final stage of rehab and joining teammates Varela and De la Cruz, with the club preparing for the season's second

9. 28 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Uruguay goalkeeper Muslera defended amid criticism after early World Cup exit

   Uruguay’s early 2026 World Cup exit drew criticism of coach Bielsa and keeper Muslera; ex‑goalkeeper Carlos Goyén defended Muslera, saying the blame was unfair and the defensive errors were shared.

10. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Marcelo Gallardo says he will never leave River Plate as he steps back from coaching

    Marcelo Gallardo, after leaving ESPN’s World Cup coverage, says he’ll never leave River Plate, denies Uruguay job rumors, and plans to stay involved informally.

11. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Marcelo Gallardo quits ESPN World Cup 2026 commentary, cites other obligations

    Marcelo Gallardo left ESPN’s World Cup 2026 coverage after Argentina’s match with Cape Verde, saying he had prior obligations and may return for the final.

12. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Marcelo Gallardo Linked to Ecuador Soccer Coach Role

    Marcelo Gallardo, now free from ESPN, is rumored to be a candidate for Ecuador’s national soccer coach after the team’s 2026 World Cup setbacks, though no official contact has been confirmed.

13. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa denies feud with Valverde after World Cup group exit

    Uruguay exited the World Cup group stage after a loss to Spain; coach Marcelo Bielsa denied any feud with Federico Valverde, took responsibility and cited training and recovery issues.

14. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    World Cup 2026 coaches Graham Potter and Marcelo Bielsa respond to early exits

    Sweden’s Graham Potter said losing to France at the World Cup was no shame, while Uruguay’s Marcelo Bielsa resigned after his team’s group‑stage exit.

15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguayan defender Yeferson Quintana leaves Brazil's Paysandu for Thailand

    Uruguayan defender Yeferson Quintana departs Paysandu for a new contract in Thailand, missing the upcoming match and prompting the club to seek two replacements.

16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Portugal and Uruguay face coach scrutiny after poor World Cup 2026 outings

    Portugal's midfield under Roberto Martínez and Uruguay's squad under Marcelo Bielsa both underperform at World Cup 2026, prompting criticism of the coaches.

17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguay's Marcelo Bielsa returns after early World Cup exit; Sweden prepares to face France

    Uruguay’s early World Cup exit sees coach Marcelo Bielsa return home, while Sweden advances to the round of 16 and gears up to play France.

18. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguayan footballers leave Brazilian clubs Remo and Paysandu

    Diego Hernández and Yeferson Quintana, both Uruguayans, have left Brazilian clubs Remo and Paysandu after successful spells, with Hernández headed to Peñarol and Quintana looking for a new overseas club.

19. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Fernando Muslera's fever and Forlán's defense spotlight Uruguay's World Cup exit

    Uruguay’s Muslera played with a 40 °C fever, prompting Diego Forlán’s defense, while Lucas Torreira blamed coach Marcelo Bielsa for the World Cup elimination; Forlán offered to coach the team.

20. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 32 sources

    Uruguay's World Cup exit triggers Bielsa departure and Ugarte injury crisis

    Uruguay’s World Cup exit saw coach Bielsa resign, Muslera’s fever disclosed, and Ugarte’s ACL injury derail Manchester United’s midfield plans.

21. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Uruguay's early World Cup exit prompts club responses in Brazil

    Uruguay's World Cup group exit leads Palmeiras to reintegrate players Piquerez and Martínez and prompts Inter to confirm coach Pezzolano stays, denying any release clause.

22. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Marcelo Gallardo emerges as top candidate to coach Uruguay's national football team

    Marcelo Gallardo, ex‑River coach now ESPN analyst, is in talks with Uruguay's FA to replace Bielsa as national team manager.

23. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Uruguay federation cancels charter flight after early World Cup 2026 exit

    Uruguay exits the 2026 World Cup early, prompting criticism of goalkeeper Muslera and coach Bielsa, and leading the federation to cancel a charter flight, forcing players like Facundo Pellistri to return home ​

24. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa under fire as team seeks World Cup group survival

    Uruguay sits on two points after draws with Saudi Arabia and Costa Rica, sparking criticism of coach Marcelo Bielsa, who says a win over Spain is essential to stay in the World Cup.

25. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa criticised after early World Cup 2026 exit

    Uruguay’s early 2026 World Cup exit led to sharp criticism of coach Marcelo Bielsa, whose €4 million salary was dubbed a waste; he accepted responsibility amid player‑coach tensions.

26. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Spain's Luis de la Fuente praises Marcelo Bielsa before World Cup clash

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente lauds Marcelo Bielsa’s innovation ahead of the World Cup Group H game versus Uruguay, noting their shared Bilbao roots.

27. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 141 sources

    Uruguay exits World Cup 2026 as Bielsa resigns and AUF cancels charter flight

    Uruguay’s 1‑0 loss to Spain ended their World Cup run; Bielsa quit, AUF scrapped the charter return, Muslera was subbed, and Spain mourned injuries to Nico Williams and Yeremy Pino.

28. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 10 sources

    Uruguay Football Federation Cancels Charter Return Flight After World Cup Elimination

    Uruguay exits the 2026 World Cup after a 0‑1 loss to Spain; the AUF cancels the team's charter flight home, forcing players to find commercial tickets, while coach Marcelo Bielsa departs and midfielder Manuel U

29. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa attacks modern football and World Cup changes

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa denounces modern football’s commercial growth, the 48‑team World Cup format, and halftime hydration breaks, sparking debate as his team seeks knockout progress.

30. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay World Cup campaign sparks heated criticism

    Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay World Cup stint faces criticism after poor results and his anti‑commercial stance, with the coach taking responsibility for the team's two points.

31. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguay shifts to Bielsa's high‑risk style ahead of World Cup 2026

    Uruguay defender Giménez discusses blending historic identity with Marcelo Bielsa's offensive tactics, while Bielsa hails Federico Valverde and looks to a World Cup 2026 win over Cabo Verde.

32. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa defends unusual World Cup portrait pose

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says he owes no explanation for his down‑cast World Cup portrait that sparked memes after a 1‑1 draw with Saudi Arabia in Miami.

33. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Flamengo accuses Uruguay and coach Bielsa of mishandling Arrascaeta's injury

    Flamengo says Uruguay and coach Marcelo Bielsa broke agreed medical protocols, forcing midfielder Giorgian Arrascaeta back early and causing a calf injury that sidelines him for the World Cup opener, with a可能返回

34. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Marcelo Bielsa Defends Photo Stance as Uruguay Coach Amid Player Injury Dispute

    Marcelo Bielsa’s down‑looking World Cup photo went viral, prompting his “no‑need‑to‑explain” reply, while Flamengo alleges his staff forced player Giorgian de Arrascaeta’s premature return, sparking a dispute.

35. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Marcelo Bielsa's brief press interview sparks tension before Uruguay's World Cup debut

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa sparked a contentious press conference in Buenos Aires and later gave a 38‑second interview, briefly addressing World Cup expectations, Ronald Araujo’s injury and the team's lineup.

36. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa slams early South American player sales before Brazil clash

    Marcelo Bielsa criticized early transfers of South American players before Uruguay’s Copa America match with Brazil and later gave a record‑short interview in Mexico about World Cup preparations.

37. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Uruguay leaves Luis Suárez out of 2026 World Cup squad, Bielsa cites form

    Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup squad omits Luis Suárez as coach Marcelo Bielsa chooses younger forwards, citing recent form over personal issues.

38. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Uruguay selects Panathinaikos winger Fakhund Pelistri for 2026 World Cup squad

    Uruguay names Panathinaikos winger Fakhund Pelistri, 24, in its 26‑player squad for the 2026 World Cup under coach Marcelo Bielsa.

39. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Marcelo Bielsa to step down as Uruguay coach after 2026 World Cup

    Marcelo Bielsa said he will leave his role as Uruguay coach after the 2026 World Cup, ending his three‑year contract and confirming no renewal.

40. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Uruguay coach Bielsa omits Luis Suárez from 2026 World Cup pre‑list

    Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa leaves veteran striker Luis Suárez off the 2026 World Cup preliminary roster.