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| Name | Marcelo Bielsa |
| First Name | Marcelo |
| Last Name | Bielsa |
| Occupation | Football Manager |
| Birthday | July 21 |
| Birth Year | 1955 |
| Place of Birth | Rosario |
| Home Town | Santa Fe |
| Birth Country | Argentina |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Rafael Pedro Bielsa, Lidia Caldera |
| Siblings | Rafael Bielsa, María Eugenia Bielsa |
| Spouse | Laura Bracalenti |
| Children(s) | Inés Bielsa |
Marcelo Bielsa Biography
Marcelo Bielsa is one of the most popular and richest Football Manager who was born on July 21, 1955 in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
In 1980, after retiring from playing in football, Bielsa decided to start a career as a football manager. His first job was coaching the youth divisions of Newell’s. In 1990, he was given the task of managing their first team, where he would go on to win the 1990 Torneo Apertura and the 1990–91 Torneo Integración, defeating Boca Juniors on penalties. Bielsa managed the squad that competed in the final of the 1992 Copa Libertadores, losing to São Paulo on penalties. Weeks after the Libertadores defeat, Bielsa and Newell’s won the 1992 Torneo Clausura. After a period in Mexico, he returned to Argentina and won another league title – the 1998 Clausura – while coaching Vélez Sarsfield.
In 1998, Bielsa was given the job of manager at Spanish La Liga side Espanyol, but he soon left after being offered the management of the Argentina national team later that year, taking over after a four-year period by Daniel Passarella as manager. At the 1999 Copa América, Argentina were beaten 3–0 by Colombia in a game where Argentina forward Martin Palermo missed three penalties and Bielsa was sent off. On Bielsa’s post match reaction Tim Vickery of the BBC writes,
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera (American Spanish: [maɾˈselo alˈβeɾto ˈβjelsa] , nicknamed Loco Bielsa [ˈloko ˈβjelsa] , meaning Madman Bielsa; born 21 July 1955) is an Argentine professional football manager and former player who played as a defender. He is the head coach of Championship club Leeds United.
Marcelo Bielsa Net Worth
Marcelo is one of the richest Football Manager from Argentina. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marcelo Bielsa's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Manager |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
By helping Chile qualify for a World Cup after two tournament absences, Bielsa attained great popularity there. His appointment brought about visible changes in the Chilean set-up, with the fast-tracking of young talents and a more attacking mindset away from home. Due to the rumors that Bielsa would not continue to lead Chile after finishing their campaign at the World Cup, Chilean fans campaigned for him to remain as coach, with the movement titled “Bielsa is NOT leaving!” Chile reached the round of 16 of the World Cup, where they were eliminated by Brazil. On 2 August 2010, Harold Mayne-Nicholls, president of Chile’s Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional, announced that Bielsa would remain with the Chile team until 2015. Bielsa, however, stated that he would leave his position if Jorge Segovia was elected as President of the Chilean Football Board. He followed through on this threat, despite Segovia’s election being annulled, and resigned in February 2011.
On 3 October 2011, Bielsa, a devout Roman Catholic, visited the Poor Clares of Guernica, Spain, alongside his wife. He wanted them to pray for his team, which they have done ever since. The players began to adjust to the changes as the season progressed, and following an away victory at local rivals Real Sociedad. Athletic Bilbao produced a good run of Autumn form which included wins over Paris Saint-Germain, Osasuna and Sevilla, as well as credible draws with Valencia and Barcelona, then only to drop points at home to newly promoted Granada. The team also finished top of their UEFA Europa League group and defeated Lokomotiv Moscow in the last 32.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Under Bielsa’s guidance, the Chile national team underwent many positive and negative historic firsts. For the first time in its history, Chile was able to earn a point playing Uruguay away in Montevideo. Chile also suffered their worst defeat ever when playing at home during qualifiers losing 3–0 against Paraguay. This historic low was repeated with a Chile loss of 3–0 against Brazil, which also marked the first home loss against Brazil in a qualification game in nearly 50 years. On 15 October 2008, however, Bielsa masterminded a 1–0 win over his native Argentina, Chile’s first win ever over Argentina in an official match; Argentina’s loss prompted the resignation of its coach Alfio Basile.
Who is Marcelo Bielsa Dating?
According to our records, Marcelo Bielsa married to Laura Bracalenti . As of January 13, 2024, Marcelo Bielsa’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Marcelo Bielsa. You may help us to build the dating records for Marcelo Bielsa!After Athletic lost the first leg of the semi-final 2–1 in Lisbon, they overturned this result in the return leg and ran out 4–3 winners on aggregate when Fernando Llorente scored the winner in the 88th minute. This set up a match with Atlético Madrid in an all-Spanish Europa League final. Athletic, however, would lose 3–0 in the final, played on 9 May at the Arena Națională, Bucharest. On 25 May 2012, Athletic also lost the Copa del Rey Final against Barcelona at the Vicente Calderón Stadium, falling 3–0.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Marcelo Bielsa height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) Marcelo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Argentina won the qualification group for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, but did not progress through the first knockout round at the tournament. Despite this, Bielsa stayed on his position as Argentine manager. The Albicelestes were runners-up in the 2004 Copa América and won the 2004 Olympic Games’ gold medal. With the latter, his team became the first Latin American team to win the Olympic title in football since 1928 (when Uruguay beat Argentina in the final), the first Argentinian Olympic gold medal in 52 years. Bielsa, however, resigned at the end of 2004, being succeeded by José Pékerman.
This signature style of Bielsa’s has had so much influence in the football scene that many present coaches – former players under Bielsa’s command – are heavily influenced by the style, such as Gerardo Martino, Mauricio Pochettino, Diego Simeone, Matías Almeyda, Eduardo Berizzo, Mauricio Pellegrino, Santiago Solari and Marcelo Gallardo. Current Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola credited Bielsa as his tactical inspiration and called him the “best manager in the world” in 2012. Jorge Sampaoli, former manager of Argentina, Sevilla FC and Chile, has been described as a “disciple” of Bielsa.
Facts & Trivia
Marcelo Ranked on the list of most popular Football Manager. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Argentina. Marcelo Bielsa celebrates birthday on July 21 of every year.
He adapted to an attacking 4–3–3 at Athletic Bilbao (as seen in the 2012 UEFA Europa League Final), with full-backs pushing forward and a converted midfielder in the back line also involved in build-up play, with the pressing and coordination elements still in evidence.
Does Leeds manager speak English?
Marcelo Bielsa says his lack of English is one of his “big deficits”, despite the language barrier proving no obstacle to his Leeds side in the Premier League. The 65-year-old Argentine, who was appointed head coach in June 2018, conducts his media interviews with a translator.
Who is Marcelo Bielsa new translator?
Jesse Marsch named as Leeds’ new boss Marcelo Bielsa’s translator Andres Clavijo has sent a heartfelt message to Leeds United fans after leaving the club in the wake of the Argentine’s sacking. Bielsa was given his marching orders at the weekend following an egregious run of form from the Yorkshire club.
Is Leeds manager autistic?
07 Feb / autty. Marcelo Bielsa has been labelled ‘a bit autistic’ by two former France players that were familiar with his work at Marseille. Frank Leboeuf and Christophe Dugarry have slammed the Leeds manager for his behaviour during his spell with the Ligue 1 club between 2014 and 2015.
Who is Marcelo Bielsa wife?
Laura Bracalenti
What happened to Bielsa's interpreter?
A ndres Clavijo, who became a cult hero at Leeds United as Marcelo Bielsa’s translator, has left the club. After two years as the Argentine’s interpreter for media duties and team talks, alongside his role as first-team performance analyst, the Londoner has revealed his own exit following Bielsa’s.
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