Uruguay had a strong Copa America, at times displaying expansive and attractive football under Bielsa. However, their participation was marred by a chaotic incident of fan violence between Uruguay’s players and Colombia supporters following Uruguay’s elimination from the competition in the semifinal stage.

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, a Uruguayan legend who retired from the national team last month as the all-time leading scorer, blasted coach Marcelo Bielsa on Thursday for the “toxic culture” he created upon his arrival in 2023.

Luis Suarez gave an interview for the ages, one that will open up a lot of cans of worms as Marcelo Bielsa’s days as Uruguayan national team manager seem numbered.

Uruguay finished third at the Copa America in July, but Luis Suarez revealed it is no longer a happy La Celeste camp under Marcelo Bielsa.

Just-retired striker Luis Suárez has criticized Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa for the way he treated players during the Copa America, saying the “friction” hurts. Uruguay finished third at the Copa in July in the United States but Suárez said all was not well behind the scenes.

Luis Suárez took to the media to criticize Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa. A month after announcing his international retirement Suarez denounced his former coach for creating a toxic environment and for separating the group of players.