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Real Madrid's midfield engine will stay at Valdebebas after a derby tackle left him with a serious ankle problem.
Valverde finished the derby despite severe left-ankle trauma, leaving his Uruguay window hanging on further tests.
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan steps in as Uruguay's interim head coach after Marcelo Bielsa's exit.
A blue-and-yellow macaw swooped down on a Flamengo defender, forcing him to dive to the floor in panic.
Bielsa departed after acrimonious World Cup exitFormer United striker takes charge until March 2027The former Manchester United striker Diego Forlán is poised to take over on a temporary basis as the new Uruguay manager after Marcelo Bielsa left the role following a sorry World Cup campaign.La Celeste were knocked out at the tournament’s group stage after two draws from their three games, before Bielsa took the blame for the disappointing results and performances amid reported tensions in the dressing room. Continue reading...
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BBC Sport · 4 Oct 2026