Uruguay matches halted in player strike over image rights


MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Four Uruguayan league games, including a top of the table clash between Penarol and Defensor, were cancelled on Sunday in an ongoing battle between players and administrators over image rights.

Hundreds of players, backed by the local association of coaches, signed a letter to the Uruguayan Football Association on Friday accusing them of "exploitation."

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