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/ 13 days ago

Marcelo 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

/ 20 days ago

Bielsa 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

/ 24 days ago

Top 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

/ 25 days ago

USA-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

/ 32 days ago

Bielsa 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

/ 37 days ago

Copa 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

/ 281 days ago

Leeds 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

/ 330 days ago

Bielsa’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

/ 441 days ago

Marcelo 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

/ 481 days ago

Marcelo 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

/ 544 days ago

Marcelo 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

/ 546 days ago

Everton 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

/ 550 days ago

Everton 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

/ 840 days ago

Jesse 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 […]

Andres Iniesta

/ 5144 days ago

Spain Effective If Unspectacular As They Win Group H in FIFA World Cup 2010

With an unfathomable yet realistic possibility of an unceremonious exit from FIFA World Cup 2010, the Spanish national football team tussled with a Chilean side that has been one of the most impressive teams in this tournament thus far.  Marcelo Bielsa, Chile's manager, insisted on a positive approach with an indirect emphasis on flair that […]