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Former Argentina footballer Francisco Varallo, the last surviving player from the first World Cup in 1930, died on Monday at the age of 100. His death in La Plata, Argentina, was confirmed by his former Argentine club Gimnasia y Esgrima, which did not specify the cause of death.

World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay produced a disappointing performance and needed late goals from strikers Edinson Cavani and Abel Hernandez to record a 2-0 friendly win over Angola on Wednesday.

Twente Enschede beat Ajax 1-0 to win the Dutch Super Cup on Saturday thanks to a goal by Luuk de Jong after a goalkeeping blunder and a first-half red card for the Amsterdam side's Uruguay World Cup striker Luis Suarez.

Seattle Sounders have signed Uruguay's World Cup midfielder Alvaro Fernandez, the Major League Soccer team said on Thursday.

The Seattle Sounders FC acquired their third designated player on Thursday, completing the signing of Uruguayan midfielder Alvaro Fernandez fresh off his appearance for Uruguay in the World Cup.

Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez, the forwards who led Uruguay to fourth place at the World Cup, were left out of the squad Wednesday to play Angola in a friendly in August in Portugal.

Atletico Madrid have denied that there has been an approach from Juventus for Uruguay World Cup star Diego Forlan.

Napoli signed Uruguay World Cup forward Edinson Cavani from Palermo on Saturday, one of the first big moves in Serie A during the close-season transfer window.

Napoli signed Uruguay World Cup forward Edinson Cavani from Palermo, one of the first big moves in Serie A during the close-season.

Atletico Madrid insist they have no intention of selling Uruguay World Cup star Diego Forlan.

Edinson Cavani is set to join Napoli when he returns to Italy from his post-World Cup break in Uruguay.

Uruguay's World Cup team received a hero's welcome home on Tuesday as tens of thousands of cheering flag-waving fans lined the streets of Montevideo.

South America will never match Europe in terms of soccer success, according to Diego Maradona whose words were brought into sharp focus in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Diego Forlan has dedicated his FIFA Golden Ball award for the outstanding player at the World Cup to his Uruguay team-mates and vowed he will not let the praise go to his head. The Atletico Madrid striker scored five goals, including a...

Diego Forlan has dedicated his FIFA Golden Ball award for the outstanding player at the World Cup to his Uruguay team-mates and vowed he will not let the praise go to his head.

Barnsley have completed the signing of Uruguay international midfielder Diego Arismendi on a season-long loan from Stoke.

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was named World Cup player of the tournament to win the Golden Ball after a vote by international media.

Factbox on Uruguay striker Diego Forlan, who won the best player of the World Cup award on Sunday:

Uruguay's Diego Forlan has won the FIFA Golden Ball as the outstanding player at the World Cup. The Atletico Madrid man scored five goals, including a couple of stunners against Ghana and Germany, as Uruguay exceeded expectations to reach...

* Forlan impresses with fabulous five goals

Uruguay's Diego Forlan has won the FIFA Golden Ball as the outstanding player at the World Cup.

Uruguay's Diego Forlan has won the adidas Golden Ball as the outstanding player at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was named World Cup player of the tournament to win the Golden Ball after a vote by international media.

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was named World Cup player of the tournament on Sunday to win the Golden Ball after a vote by international media.

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez wants to remain in charge of the South American side following their fourth-place finish at the World Cup. The former AC Milan boss' contract expired following the 3-2 third-place play-off defeat to Germany on...

Uruguay's players heralded a new era for the two-time FIFA World Cup winners in the wake of their 3-2 defeat by Germany in the third-place play-off match.

Oscar Tabarez would like to continue as Uruguay coach after guiding them to fourth place at the FIFA World Cup - their best finish in 40 years.

Sam Kelly says Uruguay have made a nation dream as they celebrate fourth in Montevideo.

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez insisted his side did not deserve to be on the losing side as they finished fourth at the World Cup with a 3-2 loss to Germany on Saturday night.

Joachim Low hailed Germany's spirit after they came from behind to defeat Uruguay 3-2 in a thrilling game on Saturday and secure third place at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.