ALL POSTS TAGGED "Marcelo Bielsa"
News
/ 51 days agoLuis Suarez claims Bielsa lacks respect for Uruguay players
Luis Suarez has blasted Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa during a recent interview. The superstar striker recently announced his retirement from the national team after earning 143 total caps. Suarez's final six official appearances with Uruguay came with Bielsa at the helm. This is even though the coach has been in place since May 2023. During […]
News
/ 134 days agoMarcelo Bielsa says Copa America is run by a "plague of liars"
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa made no secret of his disdain for the organization of the 2024 Copa America. Bielsa, not known as someone to hold his tongue, was furious at the state of the pitches in the United States throughout the competition. The 68-year-old veteran manager recently went on a lengthy rant regarding young […]
News
/ 141 days agoBielsa criticizes early exit of young South Americans to Europe
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has launched a wave of criticism at South American teams letting their best young talents leave for Europe. Bielsa is preparing his team to face powerhouse Brazil Saturday night in Las Vegas. The game between the two South American sides is arguably the marquee matchup in the Copa America 2024 […]
Copa America 2024
/ 145 days agoTop 3 candidates to replace USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter
Gregg Berhalter and the United States men's national team (USMNT) crashed out of the 2024 Copa America on Monday. Following the shocking loss against Panama last week, the United States needed a positive result against Uruguay. That did not materialize. Despite the promise of a "golden generation," the USMNT is out. It is an unmitigated […]
Copa America 2024
/ 146 days agoUSA-Uruguay could be Bielsa's dress rehearsal for US job
Once again, Gregg Berhalter is under fire, but US Soccer may not have to look far when it comes to his replacement this time around. Marcelo Bielsa is the head coach of the Uruguay national team, the USMNT's rival on Monday night as it bids to reach the round of 16. While Bielsa has been […]
News
/ 153 days agoBielsa wins over fans with treatment of Uruguay supporter
Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa is leading one of the top contenders at Copa America in the United States. Yet, he is doing more than finding success on the pitch. Bielsa won over droves of fans at Leeds for leading the club back into the Premier League. His personality and understanding of the club often […]
Copa America 2024
/ 158 days agoCopa America top earners: Scaloni, Berhalter not even in top 5
The anticipation for this year's Copa America is palpable, with Argentina emerging as the favorite to clinch the title. The team’s recent successes have established them as a dominant force in international soccer. Under Lionel Scaloni, Argentina secured the Copa America trophy in 2021, followed by a triumph in the 2022 World Cup. As the […]
Leeds United
/ 402 days agoLeeds fans make 7,000-mile trip to deliver bucket to Bielsa
Despite departing Leeds nearly two years ago, Marcelo Bielsa is still an admired figure with the club's fanbase. After all, the Argentine manager previously guided the Whites back to the Premier League in 2020. It was the team's first season in the top flight since the 2003/04 campaign. Bielsa also instilled an attractive playing style […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 451 days agoBielsa’s advice helps Darwin Núñez score more goals
After scoring two goals in Sunday's victory, Darwin Núñez said he owes his success to Marcelo Bielsa. The Uruguayan attacker scored late twice for the reduced Liverpool rallied for a 2-1 victory against Newcastle. This was the third game this season in which Núñez has been selected to the substitutes' bench. As a second-half substitution, […]
CONMEBOL
/ 562 days agoMarcelo Bielsa set to be named Uruguay manager
Marcelo Bielsa looks set to return to the sidelines soon as the Uruguay national team manager. On Thursday, Fabrizio Romano stated the former Leeds United coach is about to sign his contract with the South American team's federation. The agreement is reportedly all agreed between the two sides. Now, it just needs an official signature. […]
Uruguay
/ 602 days agoMarcelo Bielsa on verge of becoming Uruguay head coach
Marcelo Bielsa is close to returning to management as he is set to become the head coach of the Uruguay national football team. As per the reliable Argentine journalist Cesar Merlo, the 67-year-old is a step closer to taking over the South American side which had a disappointing World Cup in Qatar as they failed […]
USMNT
/ 665 days agoMarcelo Bielsa linked to USMNT head coach position: Report
According to a report from broadcaster Telemundo, former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa is being considered for the vacant head coach role of the US men’s national team. The story cites Bleacher Report claiming that Bielsa’s playing style of keeping possession and relentless pressing will suit the USMNT. This comes just days after Bielsa had […]
Everton
/ 667 days agoEverton to name Sean Dyche in bid to escape relegation
Sean Dyche will take over as the manager of Everton Football Club. The former Watford and Burnley boss succeeds Frank Lampard in the role as manager. Everton sacked Lampard earlier in the week following a series of poor results. Sean Dyche brings plenty of Premier League experience to Everton The 51-year-old Dyche remained out of […]
Everton
/ 671 days agoEverton sack Frank Lampard with Toffees in relegation zone
After falling to West Ham on Saturday, Everton relieved manager Frank Lampard of his post. The Toffees are in 19th place, level on points with bottom-of-the-table Southampton. Everton's three wins are the lowest in the Premier League this campaign. The sacking of Frank Lampard is not necessarily a surprise. Everton narrowly escaped the drop last […]
Leeds United
/ 961 days agoJesse Marsch is Leeds's American savior from relegation
Jesse Marsch took over at Elland Road with a demanding task. Not only did Marsch take over a side in the relegation battle in a massively competitive league. He replaced a fan-favorite manager and battled a pre-existing stigma against American coaches in Europe. On one hand, he replaced a manager that got Leeds back to […]