KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — The accession of Algeria and Uruguay to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) provides a formal mechanism that allows both countries to engage more effectively with Asean, whether through multilateral or bilateral frameworks, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 — Algeria and Uruguay have officially joined the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), further strengthening the treaty’s standing as a cornerstone of regional stability and peaceful cooperation.

LONDON, Sept 3 — Uruguay striker Luis Suarez announced his international retirement on Monday, ending a 17-year career with his national team as their top scorer with 69 goals.

SAO PAULO, Aug 28 — Nacional defender Juan Izquierdo, who collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat last week, has died, his Uruguayan club said today.

NORTH CAROLINA, July 14 — Uruguay beat Canada on penalties in the Copa America third-place playoff match on Saturday after Luis Suarez scored a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

NEW YORK, July 11 — Gregg Berhalter was relieved of his duties as head coach of the United States (US) men's team, US Soccer said yesterday, after a humiliating early exit on home soil at the Copa America.

ARIZONA, July 6 — Panama will aim to continue their fairytale run at the Copa America against high-flying Colombia in the quarter-finals today in Glendale here.

LUSAIL, Qatar, Nov 29 — Uruguay remain goalless at the World Cup and must find their form against next opponents Ghana in a re-run of one of the most infamous games in World Cup history if they are to progress to the next round of this tournament.