Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa is an Argentine football manager and former player, known for his innovative tactics and intense coaching style. He has managed several high-profile clubs and national teams, including the Argentine national team and Leeds United in England. Bielsa's coaching philosophy emphasizes high pressing and quick transitions, making him one of the most respected figures in modern football. Despite his success, his relationship with players has sometimes been complicated, as seen in his history with Juan Román Riquelme, whom he notably did not favor during his tenure with the Argentine national team.
Born on Jul 21, 1955 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Uruguay | 22 | 6.50 | 1.46% | +20% | 3,473,730 | 60,935 | $54,000 | 947$ |
| Argentina | 4 | 5.50 | 0.17% | +20% | 45,195,774 | 91,189 | $450,000 | 908$ |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 6.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 9,534 | $62,000 | 116$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,076 | $1,400,000 | 511$ |
| Totals | 30 | 100,518,400 | 178,734 | $1,966,000 | 2,482$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Uruguay:
Marcelo Bielsa called up the player Oroná for the World Cup qualifiers in October 2024.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Bielsa surprised Guillermo Varela by attending his mother's wake.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Bielsa had a disagreement with Canobbio during the Copa América in the United States.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Bielsa is facing challenges in naming goalkeepers for the upcoming FIFA matches.
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Uruguay:
Luciano Rodríguez is seeking a place in the reserved list of Marcelo Bielsa for the FIFA double date.
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Costa Rica:
Marcelo Bielsa has called Nicolás Fonseca to the Uruguayan national team several times.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Bielsa is the current coach of the Uruguayan national team.
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Argentina:
Marcelo Bielsa is a football coach and the uncle of Laureano Bielsa.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Bielsa attended the wake of Guillermo Varela's mother to offer his condolences.
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Uruguay:
Marcelo Bielsa is mentioned in relation to the impact of Valverde's injury on the Uruguayan national team.
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