Bielsa’s comment on Kokoria’s promise draws laughter from journalists

Marcelo Bielsa, the Argentine coach of the Uruguay national team, made reporters laugh at the press conference of the match against Cape Verde in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup at dawn on Monday.

Uruguay played a draw with Saudi Arabia (1-1) in the first round.While the Cape Verde team went into the event with a goalless draw against Spain, one of the most popular contenders to win the World Cup title.

The left defender of the Spanish national team, Mark Cucuria, newly transferred to “Real Madrid”, promised a few days ago that he will draw the face of coach Luis de la Fuente as a tattoo on his body if “La Roja” wins the title of the world championship.

the newspaper quotes “Regardless“The Uruguayan coach’s British press conference, in which he brushed aside the suggestion that his players could follow the example of Mark Cucuria.

Bielsa said firmly. “This won’t happen,” which caused laughter from journalists inside the hall.

During its history, the Uruguayan national team became the world champion twice, in 1930 and 1950.

It is noteworthy that the Uruguay team will meet with Spain in the third round of the World Cup group stage next Saturday at dawn.