Marcelo Bielsa Shuns Camera During World Cup Photoshoot, Declares ‘I’m Not a Model’

MARCELO BIELSA had the most unique photoshoot of the World Cup after refusing to look at the camera.

boss Bielsa, 70, went in front of the media before the tournament for headshots and walkout pics but didn’t follow normal protocol.

The former manager chose to look down at the floor instead of into the lens.

When asked to pick his head up he shook his head and said “no”, continuing to stare at the floor.

Stood hands in pockets, even as the camera pans in and out on him with a Uruguay-themed background he remained stony-faced.

And some saw it as a form of protest.

But, speaking after the opening game 1-1 draw with , he said: “I don’t have to give any explanation, the picture was taken the way it was taken.

“I’m not a model.”

Later asked to expand on an answer, he added: “There is a limit in terms of what we need to explain.

“If I’m wearing glasses, why am I wearing glasses?

“You look somebody in the eye, why do you do that?

“There is nothing wrong about wearing glasses or looking into somebody’s eyes or looking down.”

Maverick Bielsa is at his third World Cup having previously taken fellow South American sides and in 2002 and 2010.

, salvaging a point late on through Sporting wing-back Maximiliano Araujo.

Abdulelah Al-Amri had given the Saudis a surprise first half lead.

Bielsa’s side had prepared for the game amid chaos after being unable to fly into America for the clash on time due to paperwork issues .

Teams are instructed to be in the country of the game at least 24 hours before kick-off but Uruguay’s plane was delayed.

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