Uruguay had a strong Copa America, at times displaying expansive and attractive football under Bielsa. However, their participation was marred by a chaotic incident of fan violence between Uruguay’s players and Colombia supporters following Uruguay’s elimination from the competition in the semifinal stage.

Luis Suárez took to the media to criticize Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa. A month after announcing his international retirement Suarez denounced his former coach for creating a toxic environment and for separating the group of players.

Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez, a Uruguayan legend who retired from the national team last month as the all-time leading scorer, blasted coach Marcelo Bielsa on Thursday for the “toxic culture” he created upon his arrival in 2023.