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Losing three superstars to win the first Champions League in the history of the team, Enrique is really a genius
2:02pm, 2 June 2025【Football】
Enrique: Reshaping the philosophy of football
When Paris Saint-Germain won the first Champions League trophy in the Allianz Arena, the world football world witnessed a silent but far-reaching revolution. This change was not dominated by superstars or shocking goals, but was derived from a kind of ideological awakening advocated by Louis Enrique.
In this era of prevalence of individualism and inflated players' self-consciousness, Enrique used his coaching philosophy to prove a truth that many people have forgotten: the power of a team can surpass the sum of all individuals.
Money is not a panacea for success
Paris Saint-Germain, once a time, has almost become synonymous with "failed to burn money". They once spent 222 million euros to sign Neymar, offered Mbappe astronomical salary, and even invited Messi with royal treatment. On paper, this is undoubtedly a dream lineup with stars; however, reality is a series of nightmares that have lasted for many years.
The three superstars did not fight side by side, but fought each other. Neymar is addicted to fancy personal technology, Mbappe is focused on refreshing data, while Messi is waiting for the moment of genius when inspiration comes. As a result, Paris Saint-Germain has repeatedly suffered puzzling defeats, and even faced opponents with far inferior strength frequently.
The problem is never talent. In fact, Paris has too many talents. The real crux of the matter is that these talents have not been effectively integrated into a unified goal. The arrival of Enrique's locker room revolution has brought about a seemingly old-fashioned but extremely subversive concept: football is a collective sport. He starts from the nuances of things—the way players sit in the locker room, the way they celebrate after the goal, and the comfort of each other when they lose.
The most symbolic decision is to let Mbappe go. This French star is not only a core player in Paris, but also a spiritual symbol of the club for many years. But he fought more for personal honor than for the entire team on the court. Enrique chose to sacrifice a superstar just to build a truly united team. The
miracle happened quickly. Paris Saint-Germain is no longer a simple piece of cake of stars, but has become a precision-operated machine. They oppress, attack, and defend as a whole, each player knows his role and is willing to sacrifice for the team.
This transformation is not only a tactical success, but also a profound reminder of the nature of modern football. In the era of social media, players are becoming more and more like brand spokespersons, everything is digitized and commercialized, while Enrique makes us feel the original purity of football again.
History has repeatedly proved that teams relying solely on the accumulation of stars often find it difficult to achieve great things. Real Madrid's "Galaxy Battleship" had Ronaldo, Zidane and Beckham, but it failed repeatedly; Barcelona's "MSN" combination swept Europe, but it also lost to Rome and Liverpool; Manchester United had Cristiano Ronaldo, Pogba and Sancho, but the result was only disappointed again and again.
The reasons are exactly the same: over-reliance on individuals and ignoring teamwork. These teams have unparalleled talents but lack real souls.
Enrique created something that money cannot buy - true unity. This is not a group photo and like on social media, nor a polite word at the press conference, but a mutual support in every pass, every cooperation, and every difficult moment.
Under his training, Dembele, the once thought to be loosely disciplined, is now focused and efficient; Ashraf Hakimi is not only sharp on the wing, but also actively returns to defense; young player Zaire Emery has gained the opportunity and returns trust with his mature performance.
They all understand one truth: personal glory is only meaningful on the basis of the team's success. This belief is not instilled through slogans, but is built subtly through training, competition, and every detail in daily life.
Who is the best candidate for this year's Golden Globes?
When the Golden Globes selection starts again, people will naturally mention high-yield shooters like Yamal and Mbappe, and their data are indeed dazzling. But if we want to choose the person who has the most profound impact on football this year, it must be Louis Enrique.
He did not score, nor did he have the exciting highlights on TikTok, but he accomplished the most difficult thing: he built a group of talented individuals into a great team.
He proves to us that in this era of superstars, coaching is still the most critical variable.
Paris Saint-Germain's championship is not only a success of a club, but also a reshaping of modern football values. It reminds us: the essence of football is that 11 people pursue the same goal together; as long as they trust, understand and unite each other, miracles will come.
Enrique not only won the Champions League trophy, but also redefined what it is "successful football". He deserves the Golden Globe Award!
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