El Loco is one of the most worshipped football managers in the world, especially in his homeland, Argentina. They love him so much wherever he works, but no one adores him like Newells Old Boys’ supporters. It’s so crazy the admiration for Bielsa that they named the stadium after him despite the fact he’s still alive and kicking.A goat Bielsa and 17 hens named after Leeds United players in UgandaNow jobless after leaving Leeds United, Bielsa has turned down another offer to return to management.And he rejected none other than Argentine greats River Plate, who are in search of a new boss after Marcelo Gallardo’s departure.To hug you until Bielsa returns? Huh, it’ll take some time…However, the 67-year-old told the River boardroom there’s one massive reason for his ‘No’.Journalist Veronica Brunatti wrote on Twitter…”River Plate called Marcelo Bielsa. And Marcelo’s response was true to his principles: ‘I could not lead a team in Argentina that is going to compete against my team in a stadium that bears my name.’ And he appreciated River’s call.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##Classy touch, we must say here. Bielsa spent his entire playing career in his native country and also a total of 17 years coaching in Argentina. Bielsa kicked off his career with Newells and went on to spend time as a scout and a manager with his boyhood club between 1982 and 1992 before moving to Mexico.##NAJAVA_MECA_6736819##The home of Newell’s Old Boys has been named ‘Estadio Marcelo A. Bielsa’ since 2009.
