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Bielsa leaves Cavani and Suárez out of Uruguay squad for World Cup qualifying matches

Uruguay’s new coach Marcelo Bielsa has left veteran strikers Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez out of his squad for the first two rounds of South American World Cup qualifying

SEPTEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tens of thousands of Boca Juniors fans welcome Cavani at Bombonera Stadium

Argentina’s Boca Juniors has introduced its new signing Edinson Cavani to tens of thousands of fans at its Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires

AUGUST 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boca Juniors signs Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani

Argentina club Boca Juniors announced it has signed 36-year-old Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani on a free transfer

JULY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive in first Valencia season Cavani scored five goals and recorded two assists on 34 shots and 12 chances created in 25 appearances (20 starts) this past season.

Impact Cavani had a decent debut season in La Liga during the 2022-2023 campaign, as he scored five goals and recorded two assists in 25 appearances, tied for the most goal contributions on the team. He also picked up six yellow cards, his most in a domestic league season since the 2012-2013 Serie A campaign with Napoli. The 36-year-old battled through multiple injuries during this past season, so if he can play closer to a full slate of games next season he could edge closer to double digits in goal contributions.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension Cavani will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Real Madrid after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Cavani missed Sunday's win over Celta Vigo while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'll be able to return to the squad and likely the starting XI against Real Madrid next weekend.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Shown fifth yellow card Cavani was shown his fifth yellow card of the season in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Cavani will miss May 14th clash with Celta Vigo after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season. Hugo Duro is expected to get the start at forward next game, totaling a goal and an assists in 26 appearances this year.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

No shots-on-target in draw Cavani had three shots (none on-target) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Cavani did not manage to contribute any shots-on-target on Wednesday. He was subbed after 86. The veteran Uruguayan striker is not in good form, it has been four games since his last assist and he has not found the net since January. From 22 appearances (19 starts) he has scored five and delivered two assists.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in win Cavani assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Elche.

Impact Cavani played deeper in the attacking line and managed to set up the opening strike, as his header allowed Samuel Lino to beat Edgar Badia in a one-on-one situation. This was Cavani's first goal contribution since Dec. 31.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé sets league goals record for PSG in 3-1 win vs Lens

Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi scored a goal each as French league leader Paris Saint-Germain profited from a red card to beat second-place Lens 3-1 and move nine points clear of i...

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available on Saturday Cavani (strain) has been called up by Valencia for Saturday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cavani is on track in his recovery from a muscular injury that has sidelined him for Valencia's last four La Liga games, but he should be available for the first time since mid-February to face Atletico this weekend. He should take back over from Hugo Duro as the starting striker once he returns to full fitness, which may not happen until after the upcoming international break.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return next week Cavani (strain) will participate in training next week and wont be available for Saturday's match against Osasuna, according to manager Ruben Baraja.

Impact Cavani has been nursing a strain and has been sidelined for the last three matches. He is expected to return to team training next week and is likely to start against Atletico Madrid. He has five goals and one assist on 26 shots (10 on target) in his first season with the club.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time top scorer

Kylian Mbappe has become Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time leading scorer after netting in added time of the 4-2 win over Nantes in the French league

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Arsenal, City in action; Mbappé eyes record

Arsenal will look to at least maintain its five-point lead atop the English Premier League when it hosts Bournemouth

MARCH 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valencia visits Barcelona hoping to stave off danger of drop

Valencia's fans yearn for the golden years when the team won the Spanish league title and grazed European glory

MARCH 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mbappé and Messi combine as leader PSG wins 3-0 at Marseille

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Lionel Messi got the other goal as the World Cup final stars combined to give French league leader Paris Saint-Germain a 3-0 win at title challenger...

FEBRUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sidelined Monday Cavani (strain) was not included in the 23-man traveling squad to face Getafe on Monday.

Impact Cavani played just 16 minutes in his last time out versus Athletic before sustaining his muscular injury. Hugo Duro replaced Cavani on the pitch Saturday and could be in the mix to feature versus Getafe, which would mark just his second start since mid-Septmeber. For his part, once fully fit Cavani should be a near-lock for the starting XI on a week;y basis.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Bilbao Cavani was subbed out of Saturday's defeat to Athletic Club in the 16th minute after suffering a muscular injury. He took a shot in the match before being taken off.

Impact Cavani has scored five goals this season for Valencia and has started all seven La Liga matches since the World Cup break, but his night was cut short due to injury on Saturday. He has a little over a week to recover by the Getafe clash on Feb. 20, with Hugo Duro and Marcos Andre both options to replace him up front if necessary.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

In jeopardy of suspension Cavani registered one shot (zero on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Cavani was shown his fourth yellow card of the season, which means if he is shown one more yellow, he will receive a one match ban. It has been a frustrating season for the Uruguayan, only totaling five goals in 13 appearances this season

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots versus Valladolid Cavani had two shots (one on target) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-0 loss against Valladolid.

Impact Cavani had a couple of moments during the first half but his impact dimished progressively until the 82nd minute, when the veteran forward was subbed off. With five goals and one assist over 11 league starts so far this season, Cavani is performing according to the expectations and he'll now try to find the back of the net during Thursday's visit to Real Madrid.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

FIFA bans 4 Uruguay players for disorder at World Cup

FIFA has banned Uruguay players Fernando Muslera and José María Giménez for four games each

JANUARY 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Record-chasing Mbappé has Cavani's PSG mark in his sights

Kylian Mbappé can close in further on Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time scoring record when his team hosts Reims on Sunday

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Cup star Mbappé gets 5 goals for PSG in French Cup win

Kylian Mbappé has scored five goals as Paris Saint-Germain won 7-0 at amateur team Pays de Cassel in the French Cup to set up a round-of-16 match at bitter rival Marseille

JANUARY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético beats Levante 2-0 to return to Copa quarterfinals

Atlético Madrid has returned to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2018 by defeating second-division club Levante 2-0

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets in loss Cavani scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Villarreal. In addition, He was given a yellow card in the 89th minute.

Impact Cavani scored for the fifth time in eight matches, opening his account in his first match back from the World Cup. The forward isn't the world-beater he once was but he still offers plenty of threat leading the line. Cavani has also created four chances and an assist in eight matches, keeping him near a goal or assist per match.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Edinson Cavani, Uruguay confront referees after VAR controversy propels La Celeste's early exit from World Cup

Edinson Cavani, Uruguay confront referees after VAR controversy propels La Celeste's early exit from World Cup

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • Fox Sports