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Bielsa Slams FIFA Breaks as Uruguay Awaits Cape Verde

6/21/2026

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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa criticised FIFA’s breaks, saying they add nothing, take away a lot, and turn two halves into four periods.
Uruguay entered its June 22 match with one point after a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, leaving Group H tied at one point.
Bielsa noted striker Darwin Nunez had only one shot before halftime and needs motivation for the Cape Verde game after Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain.

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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa criticised FIFA’s breaks, saying they add nothing, take away a lot, and turn two halves into four periods.
Uruguay entered its June 22 match with one point after a 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, leaving Group H tied at one point.
Bielsa noted striker Darwin Nunez had only one shot before halftime and needs motivation for the Cape Verde game after Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain.