Recently, Uruguay FA President Alonso said in an interview that he is more confident than ever that Bielsa is the ideal coach for the team. He also stated that the FA will strongly support the players, and if any player is suspended for protecting their families, they will appeal the decision.
Alonso said, “Actually, the overall evaluation of the Copa America is quite positive. It has also contributed to the development of football in the Americas. The Uruguay vs. USA game was one of the most watched matches.”
“I met with Bielsa after the tournament, and we talked for five hours. Third place is better than fourth place.”
“I didn’t realize that this Copa America would be Suarez’s farewell as a player. He is a role model for everyone. In fact, Suarez has been preparing for this tournament in Miami for a long time, not just going on vacation as some people think.”
“Speaking of the game against Colombia, I’m very sad. What we said after the game was pretty much the same as what Bielsa said. After the game, I went from Charlotte to the CONMEBOL headquarters in Miami and started protecting the players. Unfortunately, it was the players who were the first to realize the danger.”
“We met with the players and their families there and helped them evacuate. Bielsa’s influence is much greater than ours. He took the initiative to protect the players and shifted all the attention to himself. I believe all coaches would do the same.”
“I also understand the positive significance of the Copa America, but that doesn’t mean I can’t mention what actually happened. Of course, we know that CONMEBOL should not be responsible for the security loopholes. That’s the responsibility of others.”
“There were only 140 police officers in Charlotte, which wasn’t enough. In Miami, a large number of Colombian fans flooded into the stadium, many of them were drunk, some even carried weapons and tried to sexually assault female fans.”
“CONMEBOL has already established a good reputation and become one of the most respected football organizations in the world. Five years ago, the income of South American clubs from matches was only one-fifth of what it is now. This development is indeed the credit of CONMEBOL.”
“Security jurisdiction is not CONMEBOL’s responsibility. I’ve read the contract. CONMEBOL even warned the authorities not to allow fans without tickets to approach the stadium, warning them before the game.”
“As for Bielsa, I am more confident than ever that he is the ideal coach for the Uruguayan national team. He deserves every penny of his contract. After the World Cup, we clearly saw changes in various aspects of the national team. It can be said that his contribution has exceeded the obligations stipulated in the contract.”
“Bielsa is very happy in Uruguay, and he is learning the reactions and work habits of Uruguayan people. He understands us.”
“If any player is suspended due to this incident, we will appeal the decision. We are very clear that making a fuss won’t do anything. We must protect our rights through legal means. If the players receive a heavy penalty, we will support them and appeal the decision. And we believe we have a high chance of winning.”
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