Marcelo Bielsa: Luis Suarez’s Coach Explains Why Football Is in a Process of Decline
- The beautiful game of football has continued to evolve with the passing of time, and the advancement of technology
- Several regulations and features have been added to the sport compared to how it was over the past decade
- In a recent interview, coach of the Uruguayan national team, has admitted that football is in the process of decline
Football has continually evolved with the introduction of new regulations and advancements in technology over time.
The sport’s governing body, FIFA, has consistently worked to ensure that football keeps pace with the latest technological developments.
However, these ever-changing regulations and technological advancements have been met with mixed reactions, often facing stiff resistance from fans and purists of the beautiful game.
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While some innovations have been warmly welcomed, others have faced heavy criticism.
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Uruguay’s coach, Marcelo Bielsa, recently expressed his views, stating that football is in decline.
Bielsa speaks on football’s decline
Speaking as captured by Eurofoot.com, the former national Argentina coach stressed how less attractive football is gradually becoming.
"I am convinced that football is in decline," he said. "It is becoming less attractive because what made it the world's greatest game is disappearing."
Bielsa argued that prioritising business over the enjoyment of the game, particularly with the introduction of technologies like Video Assistant Referee (VAR), harms football's essence.
"This sport is unique; when it becomes too predictable, it loses its charm," he added.
"As fewer footballers worth watching emerge and the game becomes less enjoyable, artificially inflating viewer numbers will eventually falter."
Bielsa's remarks reflect widespread sentiments among football stakeholders critical of excessive technological interventions in the sport.
Similarly, Netherlands coach, Ronald Koeman, recently criticised VAR in a post-match interview following his team's loss to England in the UEFA Euro semi-final, as reported by Daily Sports.
How Luis Suarez fuelled the Uruguay vs Colombia fight
YEN.com.gh in another report stated how Luis Suarez fuelled a brawl between Uruguay and Colombia players.
Footage of the former Barcelona forward punching a Colombian coach has surfaced on social media.
The Inter Miami forward, along with some of his Uruguayan teammates, was also involved in a heated argument with several members of the Colombian team.
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