Marco Rossi: Hungary gave me a job when Italy didn’t | OneFootball

Marco Rossi, head coach of the Hungarian national team, has become a true star in Hungary thanks to the revival of the Magyar squad.

National Teams, Marco Rossi: “Hungary gave me a job when Italy didn’t”

In a recent interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Rossi spoke about the difficulties he faced in building an international career and did not hold back in taking a few jabs at Italy:

“I had never asked anyone for favors in my life, but I made a call to the sporting director of Honved. Almost fifteen years have passed and I’m still here. This country saved me, it gave me the chance to work, Italy didn’t. Perhaps it was partly my fault too: I never knew how to sell myself.”

A career abroad and success in Hungary

Rossi built his reputation far from Italy, becoming a symbol of Hungarian football. Under his leadership, the Magyar national team has achieved significant results, earning respect and international recognition.

The former Italian coach also reflects on the challenges of breaking through in the world of professional football: the difficulty of getting noticed, the intense competition, and the need to know how to promote oneself often become decisive factors in building a successful career.

Italy that didn’t provide opportunities

The interview also highlights a personal side of Rossi’s career: Italy, despite having talent and potential, sometimes does not adequately recognize or value its own coaches. Rossi himself admits: “Maybe I didn’t know how to sell myself enough, but I remain convinced that the experience abroad shaped me and opened up opportunities that would have been impossible elsewhere.”

Over time, Rossi managed to turn an initial challenge into a true success story, becoming an example for many Italian coaches seeking opportunities beyond national borders.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.