Made in Argentina, Mastered in Madrid: How Diego Simeone Awakened a Sleeping Giant

by Ashwin Ballal

When Diego Simeone entered the gates of Atlético Madrid for the third time in his career, he was the club's 17th coach in 15 years. Once a key player with the Rojiblancos, he had helped them lift the title in 1995/96. That heady moment was now a distant memory, as the side had scarcely won any silverware in the last 15 years. A mid-table team at best, having faced relegation, the red side of Madrid had fallen from the top step of Spanish football, with their fans wondering when they might once more celebrate a long run of success at the foot of the Neptune Fountain - a centrepiece for Atléti celebrations. Made in Argentina, Mastered in How Diego Simeone Awakened a Sleeping Giant explores the tactics of the charismatic 'El Cholo', who has turned heads with his side's gritty, dogged style of play and built a team that embodies its people and culture. Discover how Simeone has turned things around for Atlético Madrid and helped write a major chapter in the club's illustrious history.

Genres: Football

416 pages, Hardcover

Published December 1, 2022

Reviews

[Charlotte Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Throughly enjoyed this book, especially as I love anything which incorporates analysis and data. The book features chapters and pages which details the story of Simeone, his footballing career, his managerial career and his principles. Other chapters take an in-depth look at the various positions and responsibilities of the players and look at formation, roles and how Simeone got the best out of his team, using various graphs, maps and figures to illustrate what he is talking about