News about Marcelo Bielsa

Darwin Nunez has been cleared to play in Uruguay's upcoming World Cup qualifiers after successfully appealing his international ban according to reports. After Marcelo Bielsa's side were knocked out of this summer's Copa America by Colombia Nunez was one of several players to race into the stands after trouble broke out between fans. The Liverpool forward could be seen throwing punches towards supporters as the unsavory scenes unfolded close the players' families after the full-time whistle.

Luis Suarez has lifted the lid on how Marcelo Bielsa has created a toxic workplace environment within the Uruguay national team, claiming it 'breaks my heart.' Bielsa took the reins of the two-time World Cup winners in May 2023 from caretaker manager Marcelo Broli after Diego Alonso resigned having failed to guide Uruguay out of the group stage at the 2022 World Cup. Despite Bielsa's pedigree, Suarez revealed the culture set by the former Leeds United boss is not a pleasant one.

Luis Suarez has backed Darwin Nunez to bounce back from his international ban and demonstrate his ability for Uruguay. After Marcelo Bielsa's side were knocked out of this summer's Copa America by Colombia Nunez was one of several players to race into the stands after trouble broke out between supporters. He could be seen throwing punches as the unsavory scenes unfolded close the players' families after the full-time whistle.

An emotional Luis Suarez was honoured by his Uruguay team-mates as he made his 143rd, and final, international appearance on Friday.  In a World Cup qualifier against Paraguay at the Estadio Centenario, Suarez led the line and wore the captain's armband for Marcelo Bielsa's side as they were held to a goalless draw. Suarez is Uruguay's all-time record goalscorer, with his record of 69 in 143 appearances leaving him well-clear of former Man United forward Edinson Cavani in second place.

CONMEBOL, the South American soccer governing body accused of mismanaging the 2024 Copa America, is pointing the finger at stadium officials in Miami after 27 people were arrested and another 55 were ejected in a wildly chaotic scene at Sunday's tournament finale. 'CONMEBOL was subject to the decisions made by the Hard Rock Stadium authorities, according to the contractual responsibilities established for security operations,' the organization said in a statement on Monday after Argentina's 1-0 win over Colombia a day earlier.'

Uruguay face Canada in the Copa America third-place play-off on Sunday after they were beaten 1-0 by Colombia in the semi-finals. Sky Bet are offering several Price Boosts for the match, with former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez being priced at 10/11 to score or provide an assist in 90 minutes.  Uruguay come into the clash as the favourites and the betting firm are also offering 14/1 odds on Marcelo Bielsa's side to have 10 or more shots on target against Canada in 90 minutes.

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa did not hold back when criticizing the United States and Copa America organizers following their ugly semifinal exit. Despite being favorites to emerge as tournament winners, Bielsa's side would end up on the short end of a 1-0 contest against Colombia in Charlotte. Following the loss, Bielsa fired from all cylinders over the poor organization of the tournament in the United States and put CONMEBOL on blast for the pitch conditions.

Liverpool FC officials plan to hold immediate talks with Darwin Nunez and the Uruguayan Football Federation (UFF) after the Reds' 25-year-old forward charged into the Copa America crowd in Charlotte on Wednesday, according to ESPN. The Premier League club is hoping to gain a better understanding of the events that led to the shocking confrontation during Uruguay's 1-0 loss to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals. Liverpool also plans to speak with the UFF before making any decision on the matter, ESPN is reporting. The team also wants to check on Nunez's wellbeing in addition to his family's.

New footage has emerged showing Uruguayan forward and Liverpool star Darwin Nunez consoling his young son in the aftermath of Wednesday's shocking Copa America brawl in Charlotte. Nunez made international headlines when confronted the hostile crowd and threw punches at Colombian supporters after Uruguay's 1-0 semifinal defeat. Other footage showed the 25-year-old attempting to launch a chair into the crowd before being thwarted by security. Afterwards teammate Jose Gimenez told reporters that Uruguayan players' families were 'avalanched' by drunken Colombian supporters, adding that Nunez entered the fray to protect them.

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez could face a lengthy ban after he clashed with supporters in the stands following Uruguay's Copa America semi-final defeat to Colombia on Wednesday. Nunez was among the Uruguay players who went up into the stands at the end of the match in Charlotte in the United States and appeared to become involved in altercations with supporters wearing the yellow shirts of Colombia. South American football's governing body, CONMEBOL, responded by stating: 'CONMEBOL strongly condemns any act of violence that affects football. Our work is based on the conviction that football connects us and unites us, through its positive values.

JAKE NISSE IN CHARLOTTE: Uruguay's loss to Colombia in the Copa America semifinals was capped off in extremely ugly fashion as Darwin Nunez and Ronald Araujo fought with fans in the stands. The Liverpool forward, who endured a frustrating night in front of the goal, could be seen throwing punches in a video in scenes after the 1-0 defeat. Defender Jose Gimenez reportedly said on TV afterwards that the players' families - sitting in close proximity to the fans - were 'avalanched' by supports.

Christian Pulisic has ramped up speculation over Gregg Berhalter's future as USMNT coach after sending a message to fans in the wake of their Copa America exit. USA crashed and burned at this summer's home tournament after failing to make it out of the group stages, with a 1-0 defeat against Uruguay in Kansas City on Monday sealing their fate. A shock 2-1 loss to Panama beforehand left the hosts with a mountain to climb in their final group outing against a side brimming with confidence under Marcelo Bielsa.

Raphinha shared a warm embrace with his former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa prior to Uruguay's victory against Brazil at the Copa America. Bielsa signed Raphinha for Leeds from Rennes in 2020, with the winger proceeding to break into the Brazil squad and earn a move to Barcelona. Brazil star Raphinha has previously thanked Bielsa for the impact that he has had on his career and the bond between the pair was evident before the game.

Darwin Nunez tried to his best to cheer up Alisson Becker after getting the better of his Liverpool teammate at the Copa America. Nunez and Uruguay reached the semifinals of the competition after beating Alisson's Brazil in a dramatic penalty shootout at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night. Following a fiery 0-0 draw in Las Vegas - which saw the two teams commit a staggering 41 fouls between them - Marcelo Bielsa's men prevailed on spot-kicks to book their place in the last four.

Neither of the two former US players restrained themselves in their criticism of one another on social media just two days after the USA crashed out of Copa America with a 1-0 defeat to Uruguay. And although the two retirees are former forwards, they never were teammates on the Stars and Stripes. But, they both did represent their country at separate World Cups.

With advancement in the Copa America on the line, Gregg Berhalter and the United States have been gifted a lifeline for their Monday afternoon game against Uruguay. Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended for one game by CONMEBOL - meaning he will not be on the touchline for the final game of the group stages. That's because Bielsa was late to bring his team out to start the second half.

From the car horns mimicking the Uruguayan national anthem while entering the MetLife Stadium parking lots, to the pro-Darwin Nunez crowd packing the lower bowl inside the venue more than an hour before kickoff, the supporters of the two-time World Cup winners expected a joyous night. And the Uruguayans got one in New Jersey, spending most of the game in cruise control, overpowering the lowly Bolivian opponents at every turn.

Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez helped Uruguay hit the ground running at the Copa America after scoring late on in their opening 3-1 win over Panama. After group rivals USA earned a 2-0 win over Bolivia earlier in the evening, Marcelo Bielsa's men knew the pressure was on to get off the mark in their curtain-raiser at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. And thanks to goals from Maximiliano Araujo, Nunez and Matias Vina, Uruguay cruised to a straightforward victory against an overmatched Panama, despite conceding a late goal which proved nothing more than a consolation.

Darwin Nunez returned to form by scoring a hat-trick for Uruguay as they thumped Mexico 4-0. Nunez, 24, endured a difficult end to the season for Liverpool as he netted just once in their final 11 league games, amid rumours of a fall-out with outgoing boss Jurgen Klopp. However, he put in an inspired display for Uruguay on Wednesday night as Marcelo Bielsa's side stepped up their preparation for the Copa America this summer.

The Foxes are narrowing down candidates to a shortlist expected to comprise three or four names, with West Brom coach Carlos Corberan known to be of interest. Maresca won promotion from the Championship last season before joining Chelsea on a five-year deal. Since leaving Leeds United, where he was Marcelo Bielsa's assistant, in 2020, Corberan has worked impressively on limited budgets at Huddersfield and West Brom, leading both to the Championship play-offs before ultimately falling short. The Spaniard signed a new four-year deal at The Hawthorns in February 2023 and Leicester would need to pay compensation of about £4million. Yet he is unlikely to be the only contender, with Steve Cooper - who took Nottingham Forest up in 2022 and kept them in the top flight the following season - and Luton boss Rob Edwards also believed to have admirers at King Power Stadium.

Cavani, a Uruguay mainstay for the past 16 years, had been selected by Marcelo Bielsa to play in the Copa America, which starts on June 20 in the United States. 'I decided to step aside, but I will follow you with my beating heart forever in the same way that I used to do when I got to play with this beautiful shirt,' the Boca Juniors striker, 37, said in an Instagram post.

Marcelo Bielsa will not consider Estudiantes player Tiago Palacios for Uruguay's Copa America squad after he nearly killed a woman while drunk driving, according to reports. Former Leeds boss Bielsa took charge of Uruguay last year, and has won six of first first 10 games. However, midfielder Palacios will not be taking part in this summer's Copa America tournament following a truck crash while celebrating beating Velez Sarsfield to win the Argentine Primera Division final with his club. 

Marcelo Bielsa is set to make a shock move by calling up an amateur player for Uruguay's friendly against Costa Rice on May 31. The former Leeds boss took charge of Uruguay last year and has won six of first first 10 games. La Celeste will be taking part in the Copa America this summer and start gearing up for the tournament with a friendly against Costa Rica at the end of this month.

Leeds United's appeal against the £24.5million they were ordered to give their former striker has been withdrawn from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Leeds decided to appeal the decision, which was made by FIFA's Dispute Resolution Chamber, adding another twist to the long-running saga surrounding the French forward. However, The Athletic are now reporting that Leeds have withdrawn their appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport - claiming 'that process has ended prematurely without a further ruling