SERGIO SCARIOLO He said goodbye in the saddest way possible of a selection with which he has made history. Eight medals crowned by La Plata in London 2012, the bronze in Rio'16, the world title in China'19 and four European golds.
The Italian had warm words for his players a few days before joining his New challenge at the head of Real Madridwhich he already directed between 1999 and 2002. “No one dreams of losing their last game, but I can't be more proud of my players' effort.”
“We have ended with two 19-year-old players (Saint-Supéry and Larrea), because they have deserved it, not to gain experience, and that is the future,” he added.
But their praise did not stay there. “They take the medal to pride, no doubt. The future is brilliant. I like that image can close one door, but at the same time open another that sees the light”, Explained the Spanish coach.
Sergio Scariolo, next to Sandi Aldama / AP
“Any love story comes to an end. It is like when a couple divorces, but they still find themselves and have children in common. We have many children in this team, which I have cared for for many years and I loved seeing growing, “said a Scariolo that made it clear that “No one is irreplaceable, it is time to give way to others.”
“You have to look at the future with optimism and I will be very happy to see how these boys grow in the coming years. I feel, on the one hand, in peace with my conscience because everything I had I have given. Sometimes the result is going well, but if you have the feeling of having given everything, you have to be at peace”, He concluded.
