Simeone: I m sorry that I haven t cooperated with Messi yet; I look forward to playing with Inter Milan in the Club World Cup

Club World Cup is about to open, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone accepted an interview with FIFA. He talked about topics such as this competition, his old club Inter Milan, Maradona and Messi. Atletico Madrid is in Group B with Paris, Seattle Gulf and Bottafogo in this Club World Cup.

Are you excited about this competition? What are you most looking forward to?

"We certainly know exactly what it means to represent Spain and this club in the Club World Cup, and the team will go all out. It's like a World Cup with club teams, and the style of football in South America and Europe is so different, which will make it exciting and interesting, especially for fans who don't watch these club games. I hope it will be a big match for everyone."

You have the opportunity to play in front of Atletico Madrid fans in the United States.

"Yes, this is an opportunity. We look forward to representing Atletico Madrid on this stage and will do our best to show our strength, because the Club World Cup is a special event that only a few teams can participate in. I hope we can perform well so that those fans who cannot go to Europe to watch Atletico Madrid games can also enjoy the fun of watching the game on the spot."

Talking about your opponent, how far do you think Atletico Madrid can go?

"The group stage will be very difficult, and our three opponents are all strong. But Atletico Madrid is confident of entering the round of 16, and then we will see how the situation develops. This event is different from the Champions League, which is a two-round home and away game, and here is a single-game winning. More like the World Cup, the team in the best condition that day will win.

"In my experience, I think the result depends largely on the on-the-spot performance of each team. If you can adjust your best at the right time, then you have a great chance to achieve your goals. ”

How do you keep your mind quick and your highest level for such a long time?

"This requires consistent enthusiasm, energy, and ability to adapt to changes in the game. Of course, some players will leave the team, but the club can always find ways to keep going. Besides, I have always been lucky enough to have players who show their club values ​​on the court. This brings stability to the club, allowing it to continue to grow and expand its global reach. ”

You have been in Inter and River Plate for a while, they are your potential opponents, are you excited about this?

"I look forward to fighting them! I hope we can go as far as we can in the Club World Cup and take the team to the heights we hope to be. Whether it’s against a team I’ve met as a coach or a player, or any opponent I’ve decided on a lottery, we want to keep moving forward. ”

We have to talk to you about Maradona and Messi, the former was your teammate and the latter was someone you met on many occasions. What do they mean to the history of Argentine football?

"For Maradona and Messi, I don't think I can say more. Both of them are extraordinary football players, the best players in the world, and unquestionably world-class football performers. I had the honor of playing side by side with Maradona during my time in Seville and during the World Cup, and I really felt very lucky to have spent that time with him.

"For Messi, it's a pity that I haven't had the chance to work with him as a coach or a player. However, all of Messi's achievements, his growth and his recent performance with the national team have set him apart. We are lucky because Maradona and Messi are both Argentinians."