Luis Suarez — striker who scored a penalty for Inter Miami in July 2026, omitted from Uruguay's World Cup squad by coach Marcelo Bielsa.
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Audio By VocalizeUruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said on Monday that Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after he opted against a World Cup recall for the 39-year-old striker. …
Bielsa says Suarez 'owes no apology' after World Cup omissionCitizen Digital
… Luis Suarez hit out at Bielsa’s methods after retiring from international football, claiming he had reduced former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez to tears at half-time of a 2-0 win over Argentina such was the force of his criticism. …
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battleBarcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal said Tuesday he will not beg for the Ballon d'Or trophy after winning the World Cup with Spain and La Liga with Barcelona, telling reporters he is content to let others decide whether he deserves the prize.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi made an emotional return to play for Inter Miami on Wednesday following his father Jorge's death at age 68, coming on at half-time to a massive ovation. Inter Miami were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi returned to training with Inter Miami on Wednesday, 10 days after Argentina lost the World Cup final 1-0 to Spain on July 19. The 39-year-old forward has not yet clarified whether he will continue playing for the national side.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami defeated Montreal 1-0 on Saturday with Casemiro making his Major League Soccer debut, as Luis Suarez scored a penalty in the 81st minute. The victory was marred by a serious head injury to Miami's German Berterame, who was taken from the pitch in an ambulance after clashing heads with Montreal's Efrain Morales.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Switzerland defeated Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in a last-16 World Cup match in Vancouver, advancing to face defending champions Argentina in the quarter-finals. It is Switzerland's first World Cup quarter-final appearance since hosting the tournament in 1954.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals by defeating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw in Vancouver. Switzerland will face defending champions Argentina in the last eight.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia defeated Ghana 1-0 at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday to secure a place in the World Cup last 16, with Jhon Arias scoring early. Colombia will face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →
Colombia and Portugal drew 0-0 in their World Cup Group K match on Sunday, with Colombia finishing top of the group. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal will face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia finished top of World Cup Group K after a 0-0 draw with Portugal on Saturday, with a late goal ruled out for marginal offside. Colombia will play Ghana in the last 32, while Portugal face Croatia.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team is "perfectly ready" for Saturday's World Cup group finale against Colombia at Miami Stadium despite Florida storms disrupting preparations. Martinez noted the team began planning in March and completed 13 training sessions in Miami to adapt to the weather and local pitch conditions.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece traces African nations' World Cup evolution from underdogs dismissed before matches even began to teams delivering memorable upsets and historic runs. The author highlights Cameroon's 1990 breakthrough as a quarterfinal appearance that proved African teams could compete with and beat top-ranked sides.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after omitting the 39-year-old striker from his 26-man World Cup squad, citing preference for other attacking options including Darwin Nunez. Bielsa said his selection was guided solely by what he considered best for the team's chances, despite earlier tensions between the coach and Suarez over alleged mistreatment during the 2024 Copa America.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →