Bielsa's Defiant Stance: 'I'm Not a Model' After FIFA Photo Snub

In typical fashion, Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa stirred controversy by refusing to play along during a FIFA photoshoot. The 70-year-old stood motionless, eyes fixed on the floor, hands deep in his pockets, as photographers tried to capture him. When asked about it after Uruguay’s 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia, Bielsa snapped: “I’m not a model. I don’t have to give any explanation.” Bielsa’s blunt response underscores his reputation as a football purist who despises the media circus. The result...