Why signing Diego Godin would be a brilliant move by Manchester United According to reports, Manchester United are interested in signing Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin this summer. Jose Mourinho has reportedly identified the 32-year-old as the man he wants to strengthen his defensive options. Godin has established himself as one of the best defenders … Read more
Uruguay are historically one of the mainstays in World Cup tournaments. The South American team has won this event twice, in 1930 and 1950, which underlines their credentials as one of the big boys, if not the favourites. Even though La Celeste might not be the favourites to win this tournament, they have players who … Read more
Colombia vs Uruguay preview #451339564 / gettyimages.com Uruguay have come through the ‘Group of Death’, but at the cost of losing their best player. Suarez’s bite on Chiellini’s shoulder has resulted in the Uruguayan facing a ban of four months from any football related activity. Suarez will not be representing the Celeste for nine international … Read more
Italy vs Uruguay preview #451097536 / gettyimages.com Italy and Costa Rica have both suffered humiliating defeats at the hands of a Costa Rican team who have been the tournament’s surprise package. Uruguay were brushed aside by the power and movement of Costa Rica while an off day at the office for midfielder Andrea Pirlo sealed … Read more
#451098984 / gettyimages.com The group of Death will reach its final conclusion at the Estadio das Dunas in Natal as Italy take on Uruguay in a match in which ‘winners take all’ and progress through to the round of sixteen. While Costa Rice have shocked the entire football fraternity with their unusual 5-4-1 system, getting … Read more
#450828456 / gettyimages.com Having failed to grab three points against Italy in their first Group D match of Brazil 2014, England now face a “do or die” match against Uruguay in hope of trying to salvage their World Cup campaign. A Mario Balotelli header snatched victory for Italy last weekend after a valiant performance from … Read more
#450828456 / gettyimages.com England’s World Cup campaign is in serious jeopardy and if the Three Lions fail to win their next assignments against Uruguay, Roy Hodgson’s boys could well be heading to the airport to catch their flight back home. England did impress against Italy in short spells but were on the wrong end of … Read more
England v Uruguay – Preview #450828456 / gettyimages.com After just one game in Brazil, England’s tournament all comes down to an all or nothing game against Uruguay on Thursday in Sao Paolo. Uruguay themselves got off to the worst possible start after what looked like an obvious victory against Costa Rica, however, things didn’t go … Read more
The infamous ‘Group of Death’ took a surprising twist as underdogs Costa Rica defeated Uruguay in a thrilling 3-1 match at the Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza. Perched at the top of the table, Costa Rica are in a good position to go through if they avoid consecutive defeats to England and Italy. Boasting a squad … Read more
Italy defeated Uruguay 3-2 on penalties in the Confederations Cup third place playoff on Sunday. The match finished 2-2 after extra time, with Napoli striker Edinson Cavani earning a brace. However, it wasn’t enough as Davide Astori and Alessandro Diamanti got on the score sheet before Gianluigi Buffon made three saves in the shootout to … Read more