Alvalade defender features in squad of 23

The Uruguayan national coach, Óscar Washington Tabárez, has named Sebastián Coates in his squad of 23 for the coming Copa America Centenario 2016, to be played in the United States from the 3rd to the 26th of June.

The Alvalade defender, who recently extended his stay with the club, will join up with other stars playing in Europe's big leagues such as Luis Suárez (Barcelona), Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint Germain) and Diego Godín (Atlético Madrid). 

Alvalade defender to face Brazil and Peru in World Cup qualifiers

The Sporting centre-back Sebastián Coates has been included in the Uruguayan national squad for two World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Peru.

The first encounter will take place in Arena Pernambuco on March the 25th, before Uruguay face Peru in home soil on the 29th of March.