Sometimes called ‘the world’s poorest president’, the humble farmer who became a modest politician leaves behind a rich legacy.

Under Jose Mujica's presidency in 2013, Uruguay became the first country in the world to legalise marijuana sales

Sport’s highest court has rejected an appeal by five Uruguay players against their bans for clashing with fans after a Copa America semifinal in North Carolina last year, dismissing their claim that they acted in self defense to protect their families.

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez saw his five-game international ban upheld on Monday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal from the Uruguay federation over punishments handed out after a brawl at their 2024 Copa América semifinal.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez must serve the remainder of a ban for his involvement in an altercation with fans while playing for Uruguay after an appeal fails.