Marcelo Bielsa

Marcelo Bielsa says his authority was affected after Suarez criticism

Bielsa said his side's commitment was unaffected in their shock 1-0 loss away at Peru on Saturday.

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa on Friday defended his players involved in a clash with Colombian fans after Wednesday's Copa America semifinal, saying "anyone would have reacted like that" to protect their families.

Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said his side had more talent in their ranks than Colombia and therefore he should be the one taking responsibility for Wednesday's Copa America semifinal defeat.

The ‘Uruguayan style’ shines

Uruguay's diligence and resilience under pressure after going a man down against Brazil in Saturday's Copa America quarterfinal victory put the team's distinctive character in the spotlight, coach Marcelo Bielsa said.

Bielsa wants more from 5-star Uruguay

Marcelo Bielsa believes Uruguay have more to do to mark themselves out as one of the favourites to win the Copa America, despite crushing Bolivia 5-0 to make it two wins from two games.

Bielsa leaves Suarez, Cavani out of Uruguay squad

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa left veteran strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani out of his squad on Monday for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

Bielsa says Uruguay can dream of return to greatness

Uruguay have sufficient quality to allows them to dream of success, iconic new coach Marcelo Bielsa said on Wednesday as he was officially presented to the press.

Argentine Bielsa appointed Uruguay coach

"The fans are calling for games and emotions. The time has come," read a message on the team's official Twitter account, which also confirmed Bielsa's appointment

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Marcelo Bielsa says his authority was affected after Suarez criticism

Bielsa said his side's commitment was unaffected in their shock 1-0 loss away at Peru on Saturday.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa on Friday defended his players involved in a clash with Colombian fans after Wednesday's Copa America semifinal, saying "anyone would have reacted like that" to protect their families.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

Uruguay coach Bielsa takes responsibility for Copa America exit

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said his side had more talent in their ranks than Colombia and therefore he should be the one taking responsibility for Wednesday's Copa America semifinal defeat.

July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024

The ‘Uruguayan style’ shines

Uruguay's diligence and resilience under pressure after going a man down against Brazil in Saturday's Copa America quarterfinal victory put the team's distinctive character in the spotlight, coach Marcelo Bielsa said.

June 28, 2024
June 28, 2024

Bielsa wants more from 5-star Uruguay

Marcelo Bielsa believes Uruguay have more to do to mark themselves out as one of the favourites to win the Copa America, despite crushing Bolivia 5-0 to make it two wins from two games.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Bielsa leaves Suarez, Cavani out of Uruguay squad

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa left veteran strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani out of his squad on Monday for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.

May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023

Bielsa says Uruguay can dream of return to greatness

Uruguay have sufficient quality to allows them to dream of success, iconic new coach Marcelo Bielsa said on Wednesday as he was officially presented to the press.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

Argentine Bielsa appointed Uruguay coach

"The fans are calling for games and emotions. The time has come," read a message on the team's official Twitter account, which also confirmed Bielsa's appointment