Farioli on losing title with Ajax: “I needed more lucky charms” | OneFootball

Francisco Farioli, newly appointed coach of FC Porto, told the Italian newspaper "Corriere della Sera" that he still remembers the title lost with Ajax. "How did we lose the championship? Much of the answer is indescribable, in the sense that, if I tell you we hit the post eight times in two games, conceded goals in extra time and other unbelievable circumstances, you would tell me that at this level you can't attribute anything to luck, and you're right," he began.

He also mentioned that he noticed some fatigue and the arrogance typical of a dominant club like Ajax. "Then, I add some fatigue and the typical arrogance of a dominant club like Ajax. I'm not superstitious, but at that time I should have carried horns, four-leaf clovers and ladybugs [associated with attracting luck and warding off bad luck], given the amount of people openly talking about parties, awards and parades. I was the only one repeating the motto that nothing is over until it's over, so, what can I say? Maybe I attracted bad luck," he concluded on the subject.

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