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June 2, 2026
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Bielsa says Suarez 'owes no apology' after World Cup omission

Bielsa says Suarez 'owes no apology' after World Cup omission

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa said on Monday that Luis Suarez does not owe him an apology after he opted against a World Cup recall for the 39-year-old striker...

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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa stated that Luis Suarez "owes no apology" for not returning to the national team for the upcoming World Cup, clarifying his decision was based on tactical preferences.

  • Suarez, Uruguay's all-time leading scorer, recently retired from international football in September 2024.
  • The omission was due to Bielsa's preference for other attacking players, including Darwin Nunez.
  • The decision follows past tensions, including Suarez's criticism of Bielsa after the 2024 Copa America.

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