2024-07-29 01:59:25
The Uruguayan coach faces a complex situation after fiercely criticizing the Copa América and the South American governing body.
The coach of Uruguay, Marcelo Bielsagot into a big problem by destroying the Copa America organization in a press conference. Following his strong criticism, Conmebol opened a disciplinary file, which could trigger harsh sanctions against the Rosario native.
The Disciplinary Unit of the South American governing body will decide the consequences that the coach will face. According to the Disciplinary Code, the sanctions that could be imposed on Bielsa range from “warnings, financial fines, suspension from matches and/or even cancellation of the license.”
In detail, it could be suspended for a specific number of duels o a certain period of time. Punishments also include: the ban on access to stadiums, cancellation of a license and suspension to perform any function related to football.
The scenario facing the former La Roja coach is quite complex. However, the fact that he did not directly mention Conmebol in his fierce criticism at the press conference is estimated to be The most likely scenario is that he will be sanctioned with a suspension for a certain number of matches.
The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) They are already aware of this and have already received the notification against their technical director by mail, which is why they are already preparing their defense.
This defence includes the case of Marcelo Bielsa and the 11 players who went up to the stands to fight with Colombian fans after being eliminated from the continental competition.
In this context, the Uruguayan federation requested an extension of the deadline to present its arguments and received a positive response from Conmebol. “Today, the main novelty is that An extension was requested to present the defense and we were given until August 1st.” detailed lawyer Gastón Tealdi to El País.
The case of Lionel Messi that sets a precedent for a possible Conmebol sanction to Marcelo Bielsa
A clear example of what Marcelo Bielsa faces is the sanction he received Lionel Messi after the 2019 Copa America.
After the duel between Argentina and Chile for third place, in which the Argentine star was expelled for having an altercation with Gary Medel, he mercilessly destroyed Conmebol.
“We do not have to be part of this corruption and the lack of respect that was shown to us throughout this cup.“, held.
The sanction from the confederation was not long in coming: three months suspension from playing for the Argentine national team and a US$50,000 fine.
The above could serve as a precedent with respect to possible decisions that may be taken regarding Uruguay’s coach.
As for the suspension of matches, El Loco would have to serve his time in this year’s Qualifying matches.