The Uruguay head coach has conceded his 'authority' has been affected after criticisms of his methods and last week's loss to Peru

Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa said his authority was somewhat affected after striker Luis Suarez slammed his coaching style, but the Argentine added that he was prepared for the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier against Peru with utmost seriousness.

Uruguay national team head coach Marcelo Bielsa has admitted his authority as manager has been impacted by the public accusations made by Luis Suárez.

INEOS, Manchester United’s minority shareholder, is cost-cutting like hell and Adam’s learned that as part of its economising, Sir Alex Ferguson is to lose his multi-million-pound ambassadorial deal with the club. Strewth.