Copa America 2024: Marcelo Bielsa and his reaction when they tried to interrupt the press conference: “Why are you stopping it?”
lMarcelo Bielsa’s press conference, which has already been heard around the world, will be remembered not only for its criticism Conmebolorganizing the America’s Cup or FIFAGatebut also the moment when an attempt was made to interrupt the conference before the duel between Uruguay And Canada.
“Thank you all very much,” said the organization’s public relations manager as he closed the space. This surprised the Argentine, who was about to leave.
A few seconds after he picked up the glasses, he looked at the person in charge and asked, “Why are you suspending her?” “Felipe told me,” the organization’s leader replied, pointing to one of the members of the Uruguayan delegation, while Sebastian Caceres, the Uruguayan defender, looked on.
“No, that’s how it’s done at the European Cup.” No, we do what we think is right. Not what the Europeans do.
“No, no, I’m available because if it doesn’t look like we’re going to stop too…,” said Bielsa, who sat back down to continue the press conference.
Bielsa defends his players to the press
He then asked the organization to differentiate itself from the Eurocup at press conferences. That is, only the trainer is present because, in his words: “He takes center stage because of the enormous interest, and the player is a luxury guest.”
“Avoid this. ‘No, that’s how it’s done in the Eurocup.’ No, we do what we consider ours. Not what the Europeans do,” he concluded.
Words from a Canadian coach
Team coach Jesse Marsh also spoke about what happened in Uruguay-Colombia. Canadawho protested against racist abuse directed at his players throughout the tournament.
“(…) Our players have been subjected to headbutts, racist abuse live and via social media, and not just in the case of Moise (Bombito), but throughout the tournament from rival fans and the media, both live and via social media, They treated us like second-class citizens.“, said.