Simeone sets the first goal in the Club World Cup
Diego Pablo Simeone, the charismatic coach of Atlético de Madrid, has shared his enthusiasm and expectations for the new Club World Cup to be held in the United States.
The Rojiblanco coach envisions this tournament as a competition similar to a national team World Cup, highlighting the diversity of football styles that will converge at the event.
Simeone has expressed the club’s excitement to represent Spain and Atlético de Madrid in this global event, emphasizing the desire to deliver a great performance. Aware of the difficulty of the tournament, the coach has set the passage to the round of 16 as the first objective for the team.
The draw has paired Atlético de Madrid in a challenging group, where they will face Paris Saint Germain, Seattle Sounders and Botafogo. Despite the complexity of the group, Simeone is confident in his players’ ability to overcome the initial phase.
The Argentine coach believes that success in this type of tournament will largely depend on the team’s form at the time of the competition. Simeone also reflected on his motivation after so many years at the top, highlighting the enthusiasm, energy and ability to reinvent himself.
In addition, he valued the support of the club and the quality of the players who have passed through the team, which have been key to the growth of Atlético de Madrid worldwide. The coach emphasized the evolution of football since the 1994 World Cup in the United States, with a more intense and tactical game.
