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Uruguay made a largely disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup, picking up just two points, drawing against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde before losing to Spain.
Marcelo Bielsa’s departure from the team had repercussions in UruguayThe Argentine coach, who has long been rumored to have a strained relationship with some of his players, is under intense scrutiny.
On Tuesday, ESPN revealed what Bielsa told his players in the dressing room shortly after the World Cup exit.
He added, according to the newspaper.Mundo Deportivo:His words, mostly aimed at veteran players, are harsh. “I’m sad to leave the World Cup because you left me.”
This whole incident comes at a very critical time for the Argentine coach, whose future with the Uruguay national team remains completely uncertain.
Bielsa added to this ambiguity in his parting words at the post-elimination press conference, where he said:
