Diego Lugano, who captained Uruguay to a memorable semi-final appearance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, has announced his retirement to bring down the curtain on a glittering 19-year playing career. A stoic but athletic centre-back, Lugano enjoyed a fruitful decade-long career for La Celeste, which ended in 2014. Lugano debuted during the unsuccessful qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup, before appearing on the world stage in 2010 as Uruguay finished fourth, and he also represented his nation four years later in Brazil. Lugano earned 95 caps, winning the Copa America in 2011, and featuring at the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013. Now 37,... FIFA.com -
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Coldplay Hangs Out With Patriots, Endorses Them To Win Super Bowl LI
Coldplay really knew how to work the crowd Saturday night at Gillette Stadium. The British rock band, which headlined the halftime show at Super Bowl 50, showed support for the New England Patriots, who are looking to return to the big game this season after losing to the eventual champion Denver Broncos in last season’s AFC Championship Game. Coldplay also hung out with some members of the Patriots backstage Saturday night. Tom Brady, Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola were spotted catching up with the music icons. Thumbnail photo via Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports Images