Bielsa, Koeman and Beccacece are the last victims of this World Cup
"This ending, this farewell, is very painful," admitted Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa, after announcing his resignation. Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has also announced that he will not renew his contract after losing to Morocco. Likewise, Ecuador coach Sebastian Beccacece has resigned after the defeat against Mexico.
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Argentine coach MarceloBielsa has denied having had problems with Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde and has announced that he is leaving office after Uruguay was left out in the group phase of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
"This ending, this farewell, is very painful because of the expectations I had, and becauseit ended very badly. I had a lot of people at my side in the attempt. The players had a lot of capacity. The footballers have done nothing, at least not that has prevented me from directing them, "the Argentinian said at the press conference of his farewell bere.
Former Leeds and Athletic coach, 70, led Uruguay in this World Cup, where Uruguay tied against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde and lost its last match to Luis de la Fuente's Spain (0-1).
Dutch coach Ronald Koeman has also informed the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) that he will not renew his contract as a Dutch coach the day after his team was eliminated from the World Cup at sixteen after losingto Morocco in penalty\ u00A0.
Koeman announced the decision through the selection X account, stating that it was not a "simple decision".
"I am grateful, and I would like to thank all those who have been part of the selection in my two eras," said the former coach of Valencia and Barcelona, among others.
Likewise, the Ecuadorian selector, SebastianBeccacece , has announced his resignation after the 2-0 defeat against Mexico .
"The results are what counts, and today I have to say goodbye to this wonderful family, "said the 45-year-old Argentine coach, who lost to Mexico at the Aztec football field.
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