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CONMEBOL announced on Wednesday that it is investigating Marcelo Bielsa, the coach of the Uruguayan national team. This decision follows the Argentine’s controversial statements at a press conference prior to the Copa America third-place match between Uruguay and Canada. His critical remarks about the South American organization have provoked strong reactions.

Marcelo Bielsa, known for his outspokenness and demands, strongly criticized CONMEBOL during this press conference. According to the media TyC Sports, the coach of the Celestial denounced the state of the training grounds and referred to the incidents that occurred after the match between Colombia and Uruguay. His words were particularly harsh: “They said that the training camps were perfect. They are a bunch of liars. It was a disaster. They do not realize that if these young people (Uruguayan players) had not done that, they would have been condemned by us. How can you not defend your baby, your sister, your wife? What kind of sanction are you talking about? The question is, how long will it take for them to apologize?”

These remarks were seen as a direct attack on CONMEBOL, questioning not only the organization of the tournament, but also the integrity of its officials. Marcelo Bielsa also pointed the finger at the media, accusing some journalists of preferring to remain silent in the face of CONMEBOL’s failings. This criticism of the media added an additional layer of controversy to his statements.

The investigation opened by CONMEBOL aims to determine whether Bielsa’s comments constitute a breach of the organization’s rules of conduct and statutes. CONMEBOL said in a statement that it takes this matter very seriously and will conduct a thorough investigation to shed full light on these accusations.

The reactions to these events were numerous. Some supported Bielsa, praising his courage and honesty, while others criticized his lack of diplomacy and respect towards the governing bodies of South American football. The debate quickly became heated, especially on social networks, where Bielsa’s supporters and detractors expressed their opinions vehemently.

The Marcelo Bielsa and CONMEBOL affair once again illustrates the tensions that can arise between top-level coaches and football’s governing bodies. The results of the investigation will determine whether Bielsa will face sanctions for his comments.

In the meantime, this controversy highlights the importance of transparency and quality of infrastructure in international competitions. The outcome of this case could have repercussions on how CONMEBOL manages its relations with teams and their coaches in the future.