Brazil Proposes Cutting Mercosur Fund, Faces Resistance From Uruguay and Paraguay

Brazil’s government has proposed a drastic cut to the Focem, the Mercosur fund created in 2004 to finance integration and infrastructure projects, triggering conflict with Uruguay and Paraguay, the main beneficiaries of the mechanism. The...

talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice for Wednesday 15 October

The international break is drawing to a close, but there is still time for a final curtain call on Wednesday with some remaining World Cup 2026 qualifiers in North & Central America alongside a selection of friendlies. Our three best bets for...

U.S. session of Global Dialogue held in D.C.

The U.S. session of the "Innovation, Openness, and Shared Development" Global Dialogue, co-hosted by China Media Group (CMG) and the Chinese Embassy in the U.S., was held in Washington, D.C., last Friday. Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the...

Soccer-Casemiro embraces leadership role as Brazil captain under Ancelotti

SEOUL (Reuters) -Casemiro will don the captain's armband for the 17th time in Brazil's friendly against South Korea on Friday, with the experienced midfielder embracing his leadership role both on and off the pitch under manager Carlo Ancelotti....

Soccer-FIFA president Infantino calls for 'open mind' on World Cup scheduling

(Reuters) -FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants football to keep an "open mind" about when World Cups are played as the global soccer body grapples with climate and calendar challenges for the tournament. The World Cup is usually held in...

Antarctic science ship RSS Sir David Attenborough visits Plymouth for first time

The bespoke design and built, state-of-the-art polar science vessel - which very nearly became stuck with the name Boaty McBoatface - has been hosted by Devonport's Naval Base as it prepares to head to the Antarctic to carry out crucial research....

Balancing Participant, National Interests Makes World’s Best Pensions

The retirement systems of the Netherlands, Iceland and Denmark once again are the top three systems worldwide, according to the 2025 Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. The same three topped Mercer’s 2024 report. For the first time in the...

Uruguayan President Orsi holds talks with Michelle Bachelet

Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 10:30 UTC Bachelet is in Montevideo to participate in a forum on women in politics Former two-time Chilean President Michelle Bachelet met on Wednesday in Montevideo with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi as part of her...

Brazil-France Gillette Stadium friendly could be better than World Cup group-stage matches

If you are going to stage a World Cup warm-up, Brazil-France is probably the best you could hope for. It is rare for global powers to go at it within three months of a World Cup, but that is the matchup Gillette Stadium plans to schedule on March...

Uruguay vs Dominican Republic Prediction and Betting Tips | October 10th 2025

Uruguay will face the Dominican Republic at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on Friday in a friendly clash between the two nations. The South American side have already secured a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will play a series of friendlies...

Uruguay Coach Bielsa Leaves Out Five Big Names For Friendlies In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Football fans hoping to catch a glimpse of some of Uruguay's top footballers in action are in for disappointment as five top names have been left out for the two international friendlies in Malaysia due to injury...

Nell Nolan: American Cancer Society Gala, Blue Rose 2025, Heart N Hands

The official program began at 7:15 p.m. with, as emcees, Tamica Lee and Liz Reyes (who was also the Survivor Speaker); and the recognition of gala 2025 co-chairs Taryn Brown, Rena Jolly and Emily Kupperman, as well as Dr. Zoe Larned from Ochsner...

In a regional first, Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

Japan Marks 1st Victory over Brazil in Int’l Soccer Friendly

The Yomiuri Shimbun Japanese players celebrate their first win over Brazil at Tokyo Stadium on Tuesday Jiji Press 8:21 JST, October 15, 2025 Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese men’s national soccer team, dubbed Samurai Blue, achieved its...

Marshall swim and dive routs Montevideo, 120-65

Photo by Jake McNeill: Marshall’s Finley Pelz swims the butterfly leg of a medley relay during a dual swim and dive meet against Montevideo on Tuesday at the Don Palm Natatorium in Marshall on Tuesday. MARSHALL –Autumn Deutz set a new six-dive...

Goals and Highlights: Uzbekistan 1-2 Uruguay in Friendly Match

Thank you all very much Thank you all very much for joining us for our live coverage of the friendly match between Uzbekistan and Uruguay. We wish you all a pleasant evening and invite you to stay connected to VAVEL.com. END OF THE MATCH The match...

Football: Takeaways power Minnewaska Area past Montevideo

MONTEVIDEO — The defensive efforts from Minnewaska Area football were on full display on Friday, Oct. 10. The Lakers forced five Montevideo turnovers in the game, coasting to a 34-6 victory over the Thunder Hawks on the road. It’s the second...

Cape Verde qualify for first-ever World Cup

Cape Verde have qualified for the men’s World Cup for the first time following Monday’s 3-0 win against Eswatini. Second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo and Stopira earned the hosts a comfortable victory at the National Stadium in...

Who are the latest teams to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Qatar are the headline news in the latest group of confirmed entrants for next year’s FIFA 2026 World Cup following the most recent round of qualifying matches. The hosts of the 2022 edition of the global showpiece event reached the finals for the...

World Rugby Rankings: Where Things Stand Before The Autumn Nations Series

After an exciting end to The Rugby Championship 2025 series earlier this fall, international play is about to pick back up in earnest as fans look towards the first weekend of November for the kick off of the Autumn Nations Series. Saturday, Nov....