Antonio Conte has offered a candid interview with The Athletic, discussing his insatiable hunger for victory and revealing how memories of his defeats haunt him despite a trophy-laden career at clubs such as Chelsea, Tottenham, Juventus, Inter, and Napoli.
Did you know I have a World Cup silver medal?.. If we had won that match (at the 1994 World Cup in the USA), I would be recognised as a world champion. Nobody remembers who finished second,
Conte explained how painful losses fuel his drive for success.
The Italian manager praised Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique as modern coaches who have successfully blended club vision with personal philosophy, while also admiring Barcelona's youth structure.
The 57-year-old hinted at a potential return to the Premier League, pointing out the financial power of English football:
Today in England they use bazookas, while everywhere else they are still using pistols.
Conte also expressed a desire to take charge of a club with a rich history, aiming to restore its former glory and compete at the highest levels amid intense pressure.
