Canada and Uruguay have differing outlooks about how the Copa America has gone as they clash in the third-place match on Saturday in Charlotte.In their first-ever Copa America, Canada finished second in Group A and defeated Venezuela in the quarter-finals before falling 2-0 to Argentina in the semis.
FILE PHOTO: Jul 9, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Referee Piero Maza talks with Canada midfielder Stephen Eustaquio and teammates during the second half against Argentina at Metlife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
Their strong showing has got Canada, an ice hockey-loving nation, showing a growing interest in its soccer squad. Uruguay's bid for a record 16th Copa America crown ended when they fell 1-0 to Colombia in Wednesday's semi-final, also held in Charlotte. When it was suggested to Bielsa that sanctions could be forthcoming for Uruguay, the 68-year-old became agitated.
Marsch was also critical of how the tournament has been run, citing poor treatment of his team and criticising the officiating.
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