Uruguay Coach Marcelo Bielsa Suspended for Late Arrival in Copa America Matches

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended by CONMEBOL for arriving late in the second half of two Copa America matches. The Uruguayan team has also been fined USD 15,000. The rule infraction was cited after victories against Panama and Bolivia. Bielsa’s suspension mirrors penalties handed to three other Argentine coaches.

Uruguay's head coach, Marcelo Bielsa, has been officially suspended by the Confederation of South American Football (CONMEBOL) for tardiness that occurred during the second half of the first two Copa America fixtures.

As a consequence, Bielsa will be absent for Uruguay's match against the United States on Monday, the organization announced on Sunday, citing a breach of tournament policies and handing a USD 15,000 fine to the Uruguayan Soccer Association.

The infractions, which took place during Uruguay's victories over Panama and Bolivia, resulted in Bielsa receiving the same penalty given to three Argentine coaches in the past for similar reasons. The Uruguay team could still progress with at least a draw in their next game against the United States.

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