The famous Brazilian specialist Zico, who managed "Bunyodkor" in 2008, has expressed his opinion on the latest developments in the Club World Cup. According to him, European teams are inventing various excuses to hide their disappointing results in the tournament.
“There is an excessive amount of attention and respect towards European football, as if football is a sport meant only for Europe. It’s time to break this stereotype. Unfortunately, when things don’t go their way, they start making excuses — some blame the temperature, others blame the end of the season. These excuses show that they are avoiding openly acknowledging their problems,” said Zico.
He emphasized that football is a global game and equally important for every region in the world. “If you want to be a true champion, you must know how to fight under any weather, any pitch, and even under fan pressure,” he said.
Zico added that Europe must break out of its own mentality and stop seeing itself as football’s only center. According to him, the current situation — European clubs falling behind — is evidence that new powers are forming in football.
South America's dominance is increasing
Let us remind that Brazilian clubs like "Palmeiras", "Botafogo", and "Flamengo" have already reached the playoff stage of the Club World Cup. This indicates that South American football is becoming stronger and more competitive.
Experts believe that European top clubs are not approaching global tournaments with enough mental and physical preparation, and their attempts to diminish other regions are one of the key reasons behind their losses.
In conclusion
Zico’s critical statement sparked heated debates in the football community. His words serve as a face-to-face truth for European clubs and may lead to serious conclusions ahead of future tournaments. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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