Building a legacy with over 110 years of football history is not just a job or a hobby; it is a profound commitment. This club, which has historically brought teams like Torino, Tottenham, and Anderlecht to their knees, occupies a unique place in the football world.

A successful club isn’t built by enthusiastic cheerleaders. It has never been and never will be. It is constructed by determined coaches rooted in years of tradition and led by individuals who truly understand the game. Unfortunately, those who take over the club often lack the necessary knowledge or experience, remaining unaware of their incompetence. The real problem arises when these individuals mistakenly believe they know how to manage effectively, particularly in such a crucial field as football.

Initially, the club hired someone who was not suitable for the job. This individual made questionable investments from which the club may take a decade to recover. After him, they appointed someone whose energy level seemed nonexistent and who did not have a solid understanding of the game, seeking opinions in all the wrong places. To be a successful president of a football club, one must know the sport inside and out.

They then brought in a leading sports figure from a second division team. His body language and public interviews suggested a lack of emotional intelligence. More critically, he appeared overly rigid and professional, possibly masking his insecurities or lack of knowledge. This individual aimed to build a club strong enough to succeed in some second football league, but he believed this could only be achieved by recruiting the right players—a claim he clearly stated in his interviews.

The most significant issue arises when these leaders prioritize securing funds for their own salaries, overlooking everything else. Those at the top publicly claimed that key players were free to leave if they found better opportunities, yet they allowed them to remain in the locker room. Imagine the effect this has on team dynamics. The club is managed by so-called geniuses in leadership roles, and with this misguided approach, it’s no surprise that the best players are lost.

Outside of the football pitch, everything appears brilliant. The club employs many individuals and sells a range of merchandise, from underwear to glasses. You can even watch everything on TV. One might not even think of it as a football club; it has become so commercialized and driven by public relations that it resembles a reality show. This might be acceptable if the football sector benefitted from it, but when public relations and commercial interests interfere directly with the game, it becomes a significant problem.

While everything looks clever and impressive on paper, there’s just one issue: this should be a football club, and in that regard, it’s game over. Poor sporting politics have impacted more than 20 years of disappointing results. Not even the most intelligent cheerleaders can save this situation. Congratulations, you’ve done it.