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Uruguay win record 15th Copa America
25/07/2011 - FOOTBALL

Uruguay win record 15th Copa America

The Uruguayan capital of Montevideo erupted in celebration on Sunday after the national team took its record 15th Copa America victory after beating Paraguay 3-0 in the final in Buenos Aires.
Chile's volcanic ash grounds all Buenos Aires flights
09/06/2011 - SOUTH AMERICA

Chile's volcanic ash grounds all Buenos Aires flights

Chile's Puyehue volcano released an ash cloud over South America on Thursday, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. All flights from Buenos Aires were halted as well as most originating from the Uruguayan capital Montevideo.
Israel ‘regrets’ Argentina’s recognition of an independent Palestine
06/12/2010 - Palestine

Israel ‘regrets’ Argentina’s recognition of an independent Palestine

Argentina and Uruguay announced Monday they were joining Brazil in recognizing Palestine as an independent state on the basis of the country’s 1967 borders. Israel and the US said they regret the decision.
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Uruguay striker Forlan named Best Player of World Cup
12/07/2010 - WORLD CUP

Uruguay striker Forlan named Best Player of World Cup

Uruguay's Diego Forlan, who scored five goals to lead his country to an impressive fourth place at the World Cup, was voted the most outstanding player of the tournament on Sunday, winning the coveted Golden Ball award.
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Germany claim third place after defeating Uruguay, 3-2
11/07/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Germany claim third place after defeating Uruguay, 3-2

Germany officially came third in the 2010 World Cup after a late goal from Sami Khedira gave them a 3-2 victory over Uruguay in a rain-soaked match on Saturday evening in Port Elizabeth.
Germany take on Uruguay in a battle for third place
10/07/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Germany take on Uruguay in a battle for third place

A young and aspiring German team will play a spirited Uruguay on Saturday evening in Port Elizabeth for a match neither team wanted to play in. Germany nonetheless will be hoping to repeat their 2006 feat and take the World Cup’s third place.
Football: Europe on top
07/07/2010 - TALKING POINTS

Football: Europe on top

By the end of the day we will know who will be playing in Sunday's World Cup final. But what we know already - and couldn't possibly have predicted - is that this year's final will be an entirely European affair...
Netherlands beat Uruguay 3-2 to secure spot in final
06/07/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Netherlands beat Uruguay 3-2 to secure spot in final

The Netherlands secured a World Cup final spot with a 3-2 victory over Uruguay on Tuesday: Dutch left-back Giovanni van Bronckhorst (pictured) put his team ahead in the 18th minute, with goals from Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben sealing the win.
Uruguay face off against Netherlands in semi-final
06/07/2010 - WORLD CUP 2010

Uruguay face off against Netherlands in semi-final

Uruguay face off against the Netherlands in the semi-final round Tuesday, with high hopes for a chance at World Cup glory. Uruguay hasn't walked home with a trophy in 60 years, and last had a shot at the final in 1970.
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Ghana crash out 4-2 on penalties as Uruguay book spot in semis
03/07/2010 - WORLD CUP

Ghana crash out 4-2 on penalties as Uruguay book spot in semis

Uruguay booked a World Cup semi-final spot with the Netherlands Friday after beating Ghana 4-2 on penalties. The tense match ended with a 1-1 stalemate at Soccer City, Johannesburg, in normal time.
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