Uruguay's potential enticed Bielsa to accept coaching job
Uruguay's new coach Marcelo Bielsa said he decided to take the job because it was the most talented group of players that he was likely to have the chance to work with.
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Ex-Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa takes Uruguay reins
Marcelo Bielsa has been appointed as Uruguay head coach.
Argentine Bielsa appointed Uruguay coach
Marcelo Bielsa has been named the new coach of Uruguay, the country's FA (AUF) announced on Monday, with the former Leeds United manager signing a contract until 2026, according to media reports.
Korean hero Hee-chan: It was difficult waiting for Uruguay-Ghana result
Hwang Hee-chan said team-mate Son Heung-min predicted he would fire South Korea to glory ahead of his dramatic injury-time winner against Portugal, while Uruguay boss Diego Alonso refused to blame his players after they tumbled out of the World Cup in dramatic circumstances. South Korea are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after they came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 win at the Education City Stadium on Friday night. The South Korean players huddled in a nervous circle to watch the final extraordinary minutes of Uruguay's clash with Ghana unfold on mobile phones. But after Uruguay failed to add to their two-goal advantage, South Korea celebrated taking the runner-up spot in Group H behind Portugal by virtue of scoring more goals than the South Americans. Wolves' Hwang, who missed his country's opening two matches through injury, came on as a 66th-minute substitute before he thrashed home Son's assist following a superb dribble and pass by the Tottenham forward directly from a Portugal corner. "Before the match Son said, 'you are going to create something today, we trust you'," said Hwang. "When Son got the ball I was convinced that he would pass it to me. It was an excellent pass and it made my job much more easier.
Uruguay exit World Cup with 'bad taste in our mouth' - coach
AL WAKRAH, Qatar : Uruguay's bitterly disappointed manager and players blamed penalty decisions against them for their exit from the World Cup on Friday after they beat Ghana 2-0 but were pipped to a last 16 spot by South Korea due to an inferior number of goals scored.
Giorgian de Arrascaeta bags brace as Uruguay make winning exit against Ghana
Giorgian de Arrascaeta's quickfire double to secure victory over Ghana failed to stop Uruguay crashing out of the World Cup on goals scored.
I didn’t miss the penalty – Luis Suarez not sorry for 2010 handball versus Ghana
Luis Suarez stressed he would not be apologising for his handball in Uruguay’s 2010 World Cup quarter-final against Ghana as the sides prepare to meet again on Friday.