Diego Lugano
Born: November 2, 1980 (age 43)
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Hometown: Canelones, Uruguay
Nationality: 
Uruguayan
UruguayanPosition: Defender
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2013-2014 | West Bromwich Albion |
| International | 2004- | Uruguay |
Sports Mole has 77 articles about Diego Lugano. Articles 1 to 40:
Team News: Edinson Cavani leads the line for Uruguay against Jamaica in Copa America match
Uruguay boss Oscar Tabarez names an unchanged team from his side's friendly win over Guatemala for their Copa America clash against Jamaica.
Jun 13, 19:46
Copa America - Group B preview
Sports Mole takes a detailed look at the four countries that make up Group B of this year's Copa America.
Jun 10, 11:17
Arsenal 'eyeing free agents Joseph Yobo, Diego Lugano'
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Diego Lugano and Joseph Yobo to plug their defensive holes.
Sep 18, 00:19
On this day: Germany edge out Uruguay in third-place playoff
On this day in 2010, a late goal from Sami Khedira earns Germany a 3-2 victory over Uruguay to win the World Cup third-place playoff.
Jul 10, 10:04
Diego Lugano blasts 'barbaric' FIFA over Luis Suarez ban
Diego Lugano hits out at FIFA for their "barbarity" after Luis Suarez was banned from all football-related duty following his bite on Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 29, 11:57
Diego Lugano: 'Luis Suarez innocent, Giorgio Chiellini was to blame'
Uruguay captain Diego Lugano plays down the Luis Suarez biting incident, accusing Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini of having 'the worst attitude'.
Jun 24, 21:30
Team News: Luis Suarez keeps place in Uruguay side
Luis Suarez once again partners Edinson Cavani in attack as Uruguay take on Italy in Natal.
Jun 24, 15:04
Preview: Italy vs. Uruguay
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Group D encounter between Italy and Uruguay in Natal.
Jun 22, 16:28
Live Commentary: Uruguay 2-1 England - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the World Cup Group D match between Uruguay and England at the Arena Corinthians.
Jun 19, 18:30
Team News: Uruguay's Luis Suarez to start against England in crucial World Cup match
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will start for Uruguay against England in Thursday's crucial World Cup match, less than a month after undergoing knee surgery.
Jun 19, 17:44
Kevin Davies confident England can beat Uruguay
Kevin Davies believes that England can take advantage of suspensions and injuries in the Uruguay squad and beat them on Thursday night.
Jun 19, 11:42
Edinson Cavani calls for Uruguay focus against England
Edinson Cavani calls on his Uruguay teammates to be fully focused when they face England at the World Cup on Thursday.
Jun 18, 17:35
Diego Lugano ruled out for Uruguay
Uruguay captain Diego Lugano misses his team's crucial World Cup encounter with England due to a knee injury.
Jun 18, 16:57
Paul Scholes: "Rooney can destroy Lugano"
Wayne Rooney can "destroy" Uruguayan defender Diego Lugano if he is played in the correct position, according to Paul Scholes.
Jun 18, 15:43
Diego Lugano hopeful of Uruguay progress
Uruguay captain Diego Lugano is still hopeful that his team can reach the second round of the World Cup.
Jun 16, 11:44
Match Analysis: Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup Group D match between Uruguay and Costa Rica at the Estadio Castelao.
Jun 14, 22:54
Costa Rica record upset against Uruguay
Costa Rica strike three second-half goals to register a shock 3-1 win against Uruguay in tonight's World Cup Group D opener in Fortaleza.
Jun 14, 21:58
Half-Time Report: Uruguay leading Costa Rica
Uruguay are currently leading Costa Rica 1-0 in tonight's World Cup Group D opener in Fortaleza.
Jun 14, 20:56
Diego Lugano: 'We can win the World Cup'
Uruguay defender Diego Lugano believes that his side are worthy candidates to win the World Cup after reaching the last four in South Africa in 2010.
Jun 9, 03:17
Christian Stuani strike hands Uruguay win over Northern Ireland
Christian Stuani scores the only goal of the game as Uruguay beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in Montevideo.
May 31, 02:28
Sao Paulo keen on Diego Lugano
Sao Paulo confirm their interest in signing former West Bromwich Albion defender Diego Lugano.
May 27, 15:22
Liam Ridgewell, Steven Reid among five released by West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion announce the departure of five players, including Liam Ridgewell, Steven Reid and Zoltan Gera.
May 16, 18:57
Liverpool's Luis Suarez leads Uruguay's 25-man World Cup squad
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez names his provisional 25-man World Cup squad, which includes Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani.
May 13, 07:08
Team News: Aaron Ramsey out, Mathieu Flamini in for Arsenal against West Bromwich Albion
A thigh strain rules Aaron Ramsey out of Arsenal's home game against West Bromwich Albion.
May 4, 12:40
On this day: Chelsea advance beyond Fenerbahce
Back on this day in 2008, goals from Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard see Chelsea advance in the Champions League at the expense of Fenerbahce.
Apr 8, 09:50
Preview: Hull City vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between two of the 11 clubs still involved in the relegation scrap as Hull City host West Bromwich Albion.
Mar 20, 19:24
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between two struggling managers as West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United clash at The Hawthorns.
Mar 6, 19:26
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and West Brom at Selhurst Park, where Pepe Mel will go in search of his first win as Baggies boss.
Feb 6, 19:55
James Morrison backs Diego Lugano to bounce back
West Bromwich Albion midfielder James Morrison backs defender Diego Lugano to bounce back from his poor performance against Aston Villa last week.
Feb 6, 13:31
Fantasy Football advice: Week 25
Sports Mole looks ahead to week 25 of Premier League action from a fantasy football point of view.
Feb 5, 16:36
Team News: No changes for Liverpool at West Bromwich Albion
Brendan Rodgers sticks with the same XI that trounced Everton for Sunday's Premier League trip to West Bromwich Albion.
Feb 2, 12:41
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 4-3 West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa's 4-3 win over West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 29, 22:46
Christian Benteke penalty hands Aston Villa victory
Christian Benteke scores the winner as Aston Villa beat West Bromwich Albion 4-3 in a dramatic local derby at Villa Park.
Jan 29, 21:41
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 4-3 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Aston Villa's dramatic derby against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.
Jan 29, 18:44
Fantasy Football advice: Week 24
Following the fourth round of the FA Cup, Sports Mole's fantasy football advice returns for the 24th week of Premier League fixtures.
Jan 29, 16:23
Premier League in numbers: Week 22
Sports Mole looks back over the 22nd weekend of Premier League action with a selection of facts and figures.
Jan 21, 12:01
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Everton
Sports Mole dissects West Bromwich Albion's 1-1 draw with Everton at The Hawthorns.
Jan 20, 22:33
Gareth Barry: 'Draw was fair result'
Everton midfielder Gareth Barry believes that a draw was the fairest result in this evening's Premier League match against West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 20, 22:31
Everton miss chance to go fourth
Everton miss the chance to move fourth in the table after being held to a 1-1 draw by West Bromwich Albion in Pepe Mel's first match in charge of the Baggies.
Jan 20, 21:52
Team News: Nicolas Anelka starts up front for West Bromwich Albion
Nicolas Anelka remains up front for West Bromwich Albion against Everton, who welcome Sylvain Distin back into their starting lineup.
Jan 20, 19:16
