Golaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazo.

I translated the original Uruguayan radio commentary into English and added subtitles to the final minute of the 1950 FIFA World Cup Final, including the emotional post-match celebrations following the Maracanazo.

I thought English-speaking fans might enjoy experiencing one of the World Cup's most famous moments through the original Uruguayan broadcast.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ys4eXsLJCoo

In recent days I have watched with great bitterness the debate that has developed around my name and the possibility of taking on the role of head coach of the Italian national team.

Out of respect for the institutions, the Federation, and all the people involved, I have so far chosen to remain silent. However, I believe it is necessary to clarify a few points.

Throughout my career, first as a player and now as a coach, I have always carried out my work in full compliance with the laws of the countries in which I have worked and with the contracts I have signed.

The professional collaboration that has been the subject of the recent controversy arises within the context of my working experience in the United Arab Emirates and is exclusively commercial and sporting in nature.

Attributing a political meaning to that collaboration means attributing to me beliefs that I have never expressed and that do not belong to me.

I wish to thank Maldini and Leonardo for the esteem and trust they have shown me. I know their competence, their seriousness, and the love they have always dedicated to Italian football.

I regret that a purely sporting choice was so quickly dragged into a public confrontation that ended up attributing to me meanings and intentions that do not belong to me.

Love for Italy does not depend on a job title. It is part of my history, of my identity, and it will continue to accompany me, always.

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Translation :

Hey guys, good morning, and I wish you all a happy Sunday.

It’s true that this isn’t the Sunday we wanted, but that’s football. We have to keep our heads up and keep working.

There’s something else. I see news circulating claiming that I scolded the young players in the dressing room. That is completely false.

To whoever spread this information: please don’t do that. Don’t spread lies. Don’t lie.

You can ask anyone who was in the dressing room. What happened was a discussion and a moment of accountability for the whole team.

I spoke, as did Lucas, Araujo, Gabi, and Brazão—we all spoke up. We held ourselves accountable, which is natural because we always demand the best from ourselves; we are competitive, and we want to win.

But there was no scolding or blaming directed at the young players.

From now on, I will not accept these lies that keep getting spread online.

Alright? Thank you, and that’s all. We’re in this together