Uzbekistan

Araujo Exempted From Uruguay Duty By Bielsa For Rest

October 4, 2025 6:10 am

In a strategic move to prioritize player welfare, Marcelo Bielsa, head coach of the Uruguay national football team, has opted not to include Ronald Araujo in the squad for the upcoming international friendlies against the Dominican Republic and Uzbekistan. The matches, scheduled for October 10 and October 13, will take place in Malaysia, requiring extensive travel from Barcelona.

Bielsa’s decision aligns with a broader approach to manage player workloads effectively. Notably, Federico Valverde and Darwin Núñez have also been excluded from the squad for these fixtures, reflecting a consistent strategy to rest key players during non-competitive matches.

For FC Barcelona, …

Fabio Cannavaro Reaches Verbal Deal To Lead Uzbekistan

October 3, 2025 10:09 am

Fabio Cannavaro, the 2006 World Cup-winner and Ballon d’Or holder, has reportedly come to a verbal agreement to become the new head coach of the Uzbekistan national football team, according to sources. The deal, aimed at leading Uzbekistan into their first World Cup finals in 2026, is expected to be finalized with formal documents in the next 24 to 48 hours.

The Uzbekistan Football Association (UFA) has already made a formal offer, and both parties have agreed on the key terms of contract, giving strong credence to the reports. While the current national team boss, Timur Kapadze, led the squad …