Croatian legend Suker recently accepted an exclusive interview and talked about the ongoing World Youth Championship and young talents in today's football.
Suker talked about the value of players representing the national team, especially participating in the World Cup. He said: "Being a world champion is better than getting a contract, better than a month, better than three goals in the league or in the club. It's about realizing the dream, because football is the dream." "Just like me today, after playing here 38 years ago, I am still full of excitement, which money cannot measure. I know that one of the images that will emerge before I die is the National Stadium and the scene of winning the World Youth Championship here." He added.
Suker also watched some games in this World Youth Championship: "There are some Colombian players who surprised me with their speed and skills. They just lack a sense of goal scoring and calmness. They are not good enough in the penalty area and lack experience. This is not easy," he concluded after watching the semi-final against Argentina. "Argentina also has great players, as does Spain, Chile, Morocco, and the Japanese team also surprises me. I believe they will usher in their glorious moment in world football in the next few years. The future is bright. "
According to his experience, the World Youth Championship is an ideal stage for players to learn: "I know very well what the Colombian players are thinking at the moment after losing. I know they stayed up all night, falling asleep with the question 'Why?'. On the other hand, Argentina Football Players will feel that they are winners in life and sleep peacefully, but they are the same person. The difference is winning or losing. "
Suker believes that these young players must understand that they must learn how to face victory and failure: "I have never seen a player who can seize all scoring opportunities and win all games. Such a person does not exist yet. Putting your hands on your chest and singing the national anthem is crucial to a player's maturation. The game is 90 minutes, but football education starts at home and at school," he asserted.
Suker also avoided criticizing the "tattoos and other gadgets" that today's players value so much. He preferred to end the interview with a sentence that showed that his love for football and participating in world-level events is still as good as ever: "There is nothing better in the world than scoring goals and playing for your country on behalf of your national team." He concluded.
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