Legendary Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit has named Diego Simeone as one of the greatest managers of all time. In his view, the Argentine specialist is not fully achieving the recognition he deserves in the football world. Goal.com reports this.
Simeone has been managing «Atletiko» club since 2011, leading the team out of crisis.
The manager, famously known by the nickname «Cholo», has won eight trophies with Madrid's second club, including two Spanish league titles. Under his leadership, the team has secured a place in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for the fourth time.
These results have returned «Atletiko» to the ranks of the continent's strongest clubs.
Simeone's style of play is often criticized, but his victory in the 2013-2014 season is considered one of the greatest achievements in football history. At that time, he ended the decade-long hegemony of «Real Madrid» and «Barselona», surpassing the teams of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Currently, the 55-year-old specialist is striving to adapt to the demands of modern football. He has acknowledged that the speed of the game has increased and that it is necessary to update his methods.
Nevertheless, Simeone remains not just a coach for «Atletiko», but a key figure who defines the fighting spirit of the entire team.
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