Marcelo Bielsa, the coach of Uruguay, has been suspended by Copa America organisers CONMEBOL and can miss the sport with america on Monday.
Former Leeds United boss Bielsa has been punished by South American soccer’s governing physique for a delay in Uruguay’s gamers getting into the sector of their Group C recreation with Bolivia on Thursday.
Uruguay went on to win the sport 5-0 to maneuver nearer to a spot within the quarterfinals.
The Uruguayan Soccer Affiliation (AUF) has additionally been fined $15,000 and warned of the implications of any future infractions.
Bielsa and the AUF have been issued with a warning after a delay in opposition to Panama of their opening recreation earlier than a repeat offence in opposition to Bolivia triggered disciplinary motion.
CONMEBOL is clamping down on maintain ups to the beginning and restarting of play and has punished and fined plenty of coaches and federations on the event being held within the U.S.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and reverse quantity Ricardo Gareca have been suspended for his or her last recreation of Group A on Saturday whereas Venezuela coach Fernando Batista will miss Sunday night time’s match with Jamaica.
Uruguay will advance to the quarterfinals with a draw in opposition to the USMNT at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas Metropolis on Monday night time.
The U.S. should match or higher Panama’s end result in opposition to Bolivia if they’re to progress.
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