The coach of the Chilean national team, Jorge Sampaoli, confirmed his continuity in charge of the Chilean national team, but clarified that they must evaluate if they can maintain the level and above all, not disappoint the people.
Also, in a conversation with radio ADN, he revealed his musical preferences, but also accused the media of "it was more useful for them that this process failed".
Below, his main quotes.
Meeting with Jadue:
"Sergio and I have a very good relationship and it was mainly a meeting to remember things, to organize things."
His absence in La Moneda:
"It was not my place to go to La Moneda. It was a moment for the players."
The obstacles of the Chilean:
"For me, the talent of the Chilean is hidden behind a structure. When they get out of that, they will be able to compete with the best in the world in every aspect."
Criticisms of the media:
"A media outlet spied and showed our opponents how we were going to play. That is reprehensible. There are things we must evaluate to be comfortable. That criticism seeks destruction. What we perceived is that the media benefits from the failure of this process. In every press conference, in every publication, they were looking to provoke failure, the downfall."
His continuity:
"There is always the possibility that people recognize you. It is increasingly demanding and difficult to keep Chile on top. Beating Argentina, beating Russia in Russia. Maybe we will collide head-on with a train, but we cannot give up on that. We think we have a process that should continue. Maybe it was not understood well, but we must evaluate if we can meet people's expectations, if we can count on the excessive support of the players."
The difference between Chile and Argentina:
"Beyond the few kilometers that separate us, Argentina and Chile have a great cultural difference."
His groups in Chile:
"Wherever I go, I take my music with me, but here in Chile, I have listened to Ana Tijoux and I get stuck on her lyrics."
Press conferences:
"They are repetitive and boring situations. They are not football conferences, it's more to give explanations. Once we explained to the sports journalists everything that happened in the World Cup, but I don't know if it achieved something. I felt that they did not come to listen to what they wanted. It seemed right to me that it was off the record because it was more for professionals, for them to understand the World Cup process."
Chile's championship:
"Being the champion of America was a just and necessary cause, which has the arguments to overcome a large sector of the media that is against it. The whole environment was negative, but we showed that it was possible to fight and compete."
Visiting the leader of Callejeros in prison:
"When I believe that I am fighting for a just cause, I do not care about the risks. Today I have the option of deciding to do what I like. I am already in the twilight of my life and I have the freedom to do what I consider appropriate."
His decision in the 'Vidal Case':
"Taking Arturo out of the national team for everything he was giving us was too much. We knew that Arturo was very committed to the Copa America, to the national team. We took precautions, but we knew that this rebellious 'Negro' who made a mistake could not be crucified. We know that there are players who think differently. It is a fact that we have censured, but we managed to focus him."
His view of the barras:
"I don't believe that a drum or a flag generates violence."
His childhood:
"I learned everything I know on the street. I started traveling to see River at the age of 10. I would go without money and come back without money. In that ingenuity of getting in to watch the team or fooling a policeman, you learn many things."
Juanma Lillo's influence:
"In conversations with Juanma, we have come to the conclusion that we don't have to be so rigid in various things. The player must enjoy playing, we must give him nuances so that he enjoys it."
His interview in Marca:
"I want to have the pleasure of talking with whoever I want, with whom I have a good time. The thing with Marca has to do with a friendly journalist who has always treated me very well. Given that concern, it was very important to give the interview to my friend."
The music he listens to:
"I always end up listening to Don Osvaldo, but I listen to La Vela, El Indio as well. These songs are anthems to my heart. Several times I jogged at night in Pinto Durán listening to Pato Fontané, thinking about some decision."
Rock in the Pinto Durán concentration:
"I love the possibility of getting out of what we have experienced, because rock and music have accompanied me, guided me during these days of decision-making."
His inspiration in rock:
"When I was at university, it coincided with the dictatorship and I became involved with musicians who sang against oppression. We guided ourselves with the lyrics of the songs. Rock represents an opposite side to what we see every day. Rock groups are born from neighborhood friends who come together and create something that is exciting."