Bielsa was once a player for Newell’s but retired at the age of 25. Here’s what else is known about his short playing career.
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Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 21 September
Martínez impresses in Ajax opener, Bielsa watches another thriller unfold, Guzmán is saving more penalties and Rivero plays his part in Flamengo upset.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 14 September
Marcelo Bielsa debuts in the Premier League, Ponce scores an unbelievable goal in Russia and Figueroa continues to shine in Ecuador.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 27 July
Bielsa lifts the Championship, Icardi wins the Coupe de France, Spolli promoted with Crotone and Valenzuela shines in the MLS.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 20 July
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds are crowned champions and are promoted while Lionel Messi ends La Liga campaign with 25 goals and 21 assists.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 13 July
Banega scores a golazo for Sevilla, Leeds get closer to glory, Ponce is man of the match in Russia and the MLS returns for Escobar and Urruti.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 6 July
Messi reaches 700 goals, another win for Bielsa but it’s a disappointing week in Serie A for ex-Newell’s players Ansaldi and Paz.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 29 June
Leeds back on top, Messi turns creator and Mancini scores in Greece.
Lepers Abroad: Gameweek ending 22 June
Bielsa disappointed, Ponce hits the onion bag and old friends Banega and Messi catch up.
Lepers Abroad: week ending 14 June
Messi provides and scores for Barcelona while some ex-Newell’s players return to action as football resumes in Greece.
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Lepers Abroad: week ending 8 March
Bielsa marches on, Ponce back in the goals, Urruti at it again for the Impact and more…
Lepers Abroad: week ending 1 March
Urruti and Guzmán score dramatic winners, Icardi back in the goals, Polaco and Figueroa continue to shine in Ecuador and more..
Lepers Abroad: week ending 23 February
Messi scores four, Urruti and Escobar feature in CONCACAF Champions League and Polaco makes scoring start to his career in Ecuador.
Lepers Abroad: week ending 16 February
Icardi on the scoresheet, Messi creating again and the return of Valenzuela.