Diego Pablo Simeone has always shown a great desire to grow, to take steps forward and to continue evolving as a coach and a person. For many, getting drunk on success is only the prelude to failure, but Simeone has always been different. He always remembers those who passed through the club to make it great, he knows that it is important to know where you come from in order to have a clear idea of the next objective.
In this case, Simeone 'self-congratulated' himself from his Instagram account , perhaps out of nostalgia for not stepping on a pitch as a player again. But with the certainty that he has many years left to continue doing so as a coach. He has the fuel, strength and enthusiasm to flood several continents and with this post he clearly shows it.
"Today marks 37 years..."
"...that I made my debut as a professional football player." And that was how on September 13, 1987, he took his first steps in Vélez Sarsfield in a match against Gimnasia La Plata in which they lost 2-1. At that time, he was playing as a midfielder and stood out for his dedication and tactical discipline.
Less than a month later, on 12 October 1987, he scored his first goal for the Argentine club against Deportivo Español. This match also ended in another defeat, although throughout his career he continued to reap successes.
Commitment, sacrifice and discipline: the formula for success
"Since then, football has been my way of life, my way of feeling and my way of expressing myself. Football has taught me a way to see life based on commitment, sacrifice, team play, dedication, fighting for a common goal. Never giving up. "
I have always said that Cholo Simeone often speaks in press conferences like a bot, but other times he does not speak to the press, but to the people . Simeone leads by example, not with empty words. He has established a philosophy, which is not new, but which is practically forgotten today: working with a belief in the long term.
" Working and always believing until the end. Values that I have learned thanks to football and that now, from my position as a coach, I try to transmit and teach. Today it has been 37 years since I enjoy day after day what I am most passionate about."
"That's why I feel the need to thank all the people who have accompanied me during this time, who have influenced me and made me who I am." Something that the Argentine coach has often been heard thanking from the heart and not to please 'x' person in particular.
To end this post, a clear message to those who think that Cholo Simeone should retire: I love football and I will continue giving it my all because this is my passion!!!
Good news for all Atlético fans and bad news for all the anti-Cholistas who are becoming more and more numerous. It shows that Atlético de Madrid continues to be a nuisance as it has been during the almost 13 years that they have been under his command.