Roberto De Zerbi did not hide his irritation over the venue chosen for the Champions Trophy final, scheduled to take place in Kuwait. Speaking at a press conference, the Italian coach delivered a clear and straightforward message, believing that this fixture should be played on French soil.
“The venue bothers me; I think it should be played in its own country,” he said, while adding that he would still travel to Kuwait out of professional duty: “I will go to Kuwait because it’s my job.”
A Decision Driven by Financial Considerations
For De Zerbi, the issue is neither sporting nor cultural. “It’s not a problem with Kuwait, it’s not a sporting or social issue, it’s an economic one, and that doesn’t sit well with me,” he insisted, regretting a decision guided above all by financial considerations.
The Milan-born coach believes that this type of match should be played in front of local supporters, like the Coupe de France. “It should be played in its own country, in front of its own supporters,” he repeated, recalling his attachment to the identity and roots of national football. Even if he isn’t French…
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