Uruguay

Diego Forlan is keen to represent Uruguay at the London 2012 Olympics, should he be called up by Oscar Tabarez. Finishing as runners-up in the 2011 South American Youth Championship…

Aurelio De Laurentiis has hit back at Uruguay Coach Oscar Tabarez for suggesting Napoli’s Edinson Cavani should consider moving club. Aurelio De Laurentiis has hit back at Uruguay Coach Oscar…

Cesare Prandelli believes Italy are “just a step away from becoming a great team” despite their setback against Uruguay. The Azzurri ended their 2011 with a 1-0 home defeat to…

Daniele De Rossi is optimistic about Euro 2012 despite Italy’s 1-0 friendly home loss to Uruguay on Tuesday night. The Azzurri suffered defeat last night, but the Roma midfielder was…

Federico Balzaretti still can’t quite believe that Italy lost 1-0 to Uruguay on Tuesday night. “The ball just wouldn’t go in.” The South Americans took an early lead at the…

Napoli and Uruguay hitman Edinson Cavani reveals what tonight’s friendly victory in Italy meant. “It really means a lot to us, as we came here trying to win against Italy…

Mario Balotelli admits he was “angry with myself” for failing to score in Italy’s defeat to Uruguay. “I am angry with myself, as I was unlucky and the ball didn’t…

Gigi Buffon was disappointed he could not celebrate his 112th cap with a victory, but is “proud” of Italy’s performance. Gigi Buffon was disappointed he could not celebrate his 112th…

  Riccardo Montolivo urges Italy to “take the positives” from a defeat that played into Uruguay’s hands. “There are regrets because we played well in both halves and Uruguay did…

Cesare Prandelli felt it was “absolutely an unfair result” after the Azzurri were beaten by Uruguay in Rome. “It’s absolutely an unfair result, albeit against a very strong side, but…

Italy end 2011 with a 1-0 home defeat to Copa America holders Uruguay, as the Azzurri's unbeaten home run ends. Italy end 2011 with a 1-0 home defeat to Copa America…

Fernando Muslera returns to the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday as Uruguay face Italy. “It’s so emotional to be back there.” Fernando Muslera returns to the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday as…

Edinson Cavani doesn’t mind a punishing schedule for Napoli and Uruguay. “We’ve got to continue with this intensity.” The striker is set to star for his country in Tuesday’s friendly…

Andrea Ranocchia gave away a penalty against Poland, but was “happy” with his return from injury for Italy. The Inter defender had not started a match since the 3-1 defeat…

Uruguay have named their squad to face Italy on Tuesday, including Edinson Cavani and Liverpool’s Luis Suarez. The Azzurri welcome the Copa America winners to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome,…

Cesare Prandelli has hinted Mario Balotelli will start against Uruguay as well on Tuesday. “I’ll evaluate the situation.” Cesare Prandelli has hinted Mario Balotelli will start against Uruguay as well…

Uruguay have named their squad for the friendly against Italy, including Edinson Cavani, but Abel Hernandez misses out. The Copa America winners take on the Azzurri on November 15 at…

A diplomatic incident is on the horizon after Uruguay called Napoli's injured striker Edinson Cavani for international duty. The hitman is out of tonight's Serie A showdown with Inter because…