2024-07-27 15:28:20
Conmebol has begun its “revenge” against the Uruguay coach after his strong statements against the organization in a press conference.
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) made a radical decision regarding the Uruguay coach, Marcelo Bielsawho after being eliminated, destroyed the organization of the 2024 Copa América.
After the embarrassing outcome of the semi-final of the competition that ended with a fight in the stands between players of the Uruguayan national team and fans of Colombia, Bielsa has spoken out about possible sanctions for his players.
Under this context, He harshly criticized the security of the United States, the organization of the Cup and the poor condition of the fields. In addition, he accused Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, of having been threatened after criticizing the event at a press conference.
Conmebol opens a case against Marcelo Bielsa
As a result of Marcelo Bielsa’s unfiltered statements at the press conference, Conmebol decided to open a disciplinary file against the Rosario native.
According to information from Sport 890, The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has already received the complaint via emailwhich contains several sheets.
This situation could lead to a series of sanctions against the former coach of the Chilean national team, or simply a precedent for a possible next sanction.
Bielsa’s strong criticism of the Copa America
“They are a plague of liars. I have already said everything I promised myself not to say. Scaloni once dared to say the thing about the unions (between the breads of grass) and they told him not to do it again. He himself had to say that he would not say anything more. The players cannot speak. What is the threat? Sporting, the same as now. Are they going to be suspended? Apologise to them! They have to say We made such mistakes, we are responsible and we take responsibility”. he began saying.
Regarding possible sanctions for the players who were part of the fight with Colombian fans, the coach said: “The players were forced to do that, the sanction is for those who forced them to act like that. And we have to see if we are afraid of possible sanctions… This is a witch hunt.”
“It is a disgrace in a country that, as an organizer, also has responsibility, but I am sure that they have lied to us. This was a country capable of setting up FIFA Gate and now they are blaming the players,” he said.