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Uruguay v Portugal player ratings

Uruguay v Portugal player ratings

Uruguay have set up a quarter-final showdown with France after an Edinson Cavani masterclass earned them a 2-1 win over Portugal at the Fish Stadium in Sochi. 1 Jul 2018
Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Biglia retires from international football

Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia has announced his retirement from the national team following their defeat to France on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Cavani named man of the match after Uruguay beat Portugal

Cavani named man of the match after Uruguay beat Portugal

Uruguay striker Edison Cavani was named the man of the match after his side beat Portugal 2-1 in Sochi on Sunday (AEST). 1 Jul 2018
Over 44,000 fans attend Portugal v Uruguay

Over 44,000 fans attend Portugal v Uruguay

A total of 44,287 fans, which is the full capacity of the Fisht Stadium, attended the World Cup round of 16 game between Portugal and Uruguay in Sochi, FIFA announced on its website on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Pic special: Ronaldo's Portugal bow out to Uruguay

Pic special: Ronaldo's Portugal bow out to Uruguay

Edinson Cavani's double sent Uruguay through to a quarter-final with France. Here's the best of the action from Sochi. 1 Jul 2018
Uruguay beat Portugal after Cavani double

Uruguay beat Portugal after Cavani double

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani scored double as Uruguay defeated Portugal 2-1 in the second 2018 World Cup round of 16 match in Sochi on Saturday. 1 Jul 2018
Portugal coach: Difficult to find Uruguay's soft spots

Portugal coach: Difficult to find Uruguay's soft spots

Portugal head coach Fernando Santos said on Friday that it was difficult to find Uruguay's weak spots but he believed he could find areas which Portugal could exploit. 30 Jun 2018
Portugal can't rely solely on Ronaldo - Santos

Portugal can't rely solely on Ronaldo - Santos

Portugal must not rely on forward Cristiano Ronaldo alone in their upcoming round of 16 World Cup match with Uruguay, but should play as a team, head coach Fernando Santos said on Friday. 30 Jun 2018
Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay coach: all 23 players ready to take on Portugal

Uruguay head coach Oscar Tabarez said his entire squad, including injured defender Jose Maria Gimenez, were fit and ready to play against Portugal in their round of 16 World Cup match in Sochi on Sunday (AEST). 30 Jun 2018
Suarez says Ronaldo rivalry different when playing for Uruguay

Suarez says Ronaldo rivalry different when playing for Uruguay

Uruguay and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said his rivalry with Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo was different when they are playing for their respective countries in comparison to when they play for their clubs. 30 Jun 2018
Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay’s Suarez not worried about Sochi sizzler

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said he was "used to playing in different conditions" and was not worried about the hot weather anticipated in Sochi when his team plays their round of 16 World Cup match against Portugal. 30 Jun 2018
Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Shatov says it would be no surprise if Russia reach World Cup semi-finals

Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Oleg Shatov said on Tuesday that Russia can reach the semi-finals at the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Uruguay loss did not have positive impact says Kutepov

Uruguay loss did not have positive impact says Kutepov

Russia defender Ilya Kutepov said on Tuesday that a 3-0 defeat to Uruguay in their last group-stage game did not have a “positive impact” on the team as they prepare to face Spain in the round of 16 at the World Cup. 27 Jun 2018
Ronaldo: 'We're focused on Uruguay now'

Ronaldo: 'We're focused on Uruguay now'

Portugal striker and captain Cristiano Ronaldo says his team are focussed on the next job after successfully qualifying for the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup in Russia. 26 Jun 2018
Russia return to Moscow after 3-0 defeat by Uruguay

Russia return to Moscow after 3-0 defeat by Uruguay

The Russian national team has returned to Moscow from Samara, where Stanislav Cherchesov's side played their final Group A match against Uruguay, the team said via its official Twitter account on Monday night. 26 Jun 2018
Cherchesov warns team against slow starts

Cherchesov warns team against slow starts

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday that his team must be careful not to start matches so slowly as they did against Uruguay. 26 Jun 2018