International Football

The Charrúa Report: Staying the Course

El bolso here with another 2018 World Cup Qualifiers report. The third and fourth rounds of the CONMEBOL tournament took place over the last few days, and Uruguay is stll looking pretty good.

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Chau Ghiggia

65 years to the day of his “Maracanazo” winning goal at the 1950 World Cup final, Uruguayan hero Alcides Ghiggia passed away. El Bolso reacts.

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Did Everyone See What Happened to Mexico Yesterday?

Mexico’s awful fanbase was finally too much for Karma, who cursed them to a last-second draw against Trinidad and Tobago in their group stage finale.

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2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Coverage Kickoff!

Let’s get the key facts for this year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup.

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Sigh Do I Have to Root for Argentina Again?

Does Jobu have to root for Argentina again?

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Gonzalo Jara Only Gets A Two-Game Ban?

Gonzalo Jara got off way easier than he should have. Jobu is not happy.

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Get to Know A Uruguayan: Jonathan Rodríguez

Jobu introduces us to another next-generation Uruguayan.

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Uruguay Moves On, But Questions Linger

Uruguay may have moved to the round of eight, but we still have issues.

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Women’s World Cup: Round of 16 Rankings

Jacqueline Purdy ranks her excitement level over the Round of 16 games.

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Neymar Goes Crazy: Brazil Loses 1-0

Brazil lost and Neymar went bonkers. Discuss.

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