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Marcelo Bielsa Appointed New Uruguay National Team Coach

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur - Elland Road, Leeds, Britain - February 26, 2022  Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa after the match Action Images via Reuters/Molly Darlington

Overview

  • Marcelo Bielsa has been named the new coach of Uruguay's national football team.
  • He signed a contract until 2026.
  • Bielsa led Leeds United into the Premier League after a 16-year absence.
  • He has previously coached Argentina and Chile at the World Cup.
  • Bielsa's tenure will begin with two home friendlies against Nicaragua and Cuba next month.