Crespo in an interview with Kooora (2/2). Al-Ahly, the biggest in Africa. I will not train Messi, and this is my position in the Roshen league.

I’m looking to establish my name in Europe as a coach as I did as a player

The Asian crown with Al Ain is an amazing achievement because we beat clubs with huge budgets

Mourinho understands the culture of Real Madrid and I expect his second term to be successful

After his speech In the first part of his interview with Kooora On Argentina, Lionel Messi and Tango’s chances at the 2026 World Cup, Hernán Crespo reveals a different side of himself in part two, this time as a coach who has made a name for himself in South America and Asia and is now looking to make his mark in Europe.

Crespo, one of the most famous Argentine strikers in history, who played for giants such as Milan, Inter Milan and Chelsea and won many trophies as a player, has also managed to leave a clear mark on the coaching bench as he has become one of the most popular Argentine managers in recent years.

He led Argentina’s Crespo Defensa y Justicia to a historic achievement by winning the Copa Sudamericana 2020, the team’s first ever continental championship. He also won the Paulista Championship with Sao Paulo in Brazil in 2021, before winning a hat-trick of Qatar Stars League, Qatar Stars Cup and Qatar Cup with Al-Duhail in 2022-23. He then wrote one of the most important chapters of his coaching career with UAE side Al Ain when he guided them to the AFC Champions League title. 2024, surpassing huge budget giants like Al Hilal and Al Nasr.

In this installment, Crespo talks about his coaching ambitions, the reasons for Al Ain’s relegation after the continental crown and his commentary on the defeat to Egypt’s Al-Ahly, who he described as “Africa’s biggest club”. He also reveals his stance on coaching one of Saudi Arabia’s Roshan League clubs and his opinion on the Inter Miami draft.

The conversation is not without talk of the big names that have influenced his career, with Crespo speaking of open admiration for Jose Mourinho and predicting his success upon his return to Madrid, citing the Portuguese coach’s exceptional personality and ability to withstand pressure from big clubs.

An interview that reveals much about coach Crespo’s mindset, his vision for football and the path he still strives to pursue after an exceptional career outside and inside the green rectangle. And the second part of the dialogue.