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The decision of the American national football team of the star of the star of the star Christian Pulisic to jump the Gold Cup this summer turned into a great debate, but he did not hesitate about his decision.
Pulisic spoke to “Call It What You Want” by CBS Sports Golazo Network, his first interview since his decision, to explain why he has no regrets to the decision.
More importantly, he also called those who questioning his commitment to the national “offline” national team.
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Christian Pulisic of the United States reacts as he leaves the field after losing the match Conmebol Copa America USA 2024 Group C between Panama and the United States at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta. (Hector Vivas / Getty images)
Former American football star Landon Donovan was one of those who thought that Pulisic’s decision was not good.
“This is what your country means. [Ronaldo’s] 40 years. He has played a long season. He is tired. He is there, is injured, is injured in the process. And I can’t help but think of some of our guys on vacation, not wanting to play in the Gold Cup. It is p — ING Me, “said Donovan on the Fox dissemination of the League of UEFA Nations that Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal won.
Although he did not name Donovan, Pulisic retaliated on his enemies for the decision.
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“You can talk about my performances, whatever you wanted. But to question my commitment, in particular towards the national team, in my opinion, it is out of the line,” he said.
“I just don’t understand why so many people are so great about wanting to give these sockets when they have crossed difficult times. I do not understand the idea of wanting to divide this base of fans and bring a negative light on it in any way. But we tend to do a lot.”
Pulisic said his decision came after listening to his body towards the end of his season with AC Milan.
“My body just started talking to me and my mind,” he said. “And I started to think:” What will be best for me by leading next year and entering the World Cup? “And was it to play eight other games, then not to rest at all, go directly to pre-season and grind another season, and go directly to the World Cup?
Christian Pulisic of the United States of America full time of the 16 Hatar match of the FIFA World Cup 2022 between the Netherlands and the United States in the Khalifa International Stadium on December 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (James Williamson – Ama / Getty Images)
“I had to make the best decision for me, and also in the long term for my team.”
Pulisic added that he had asked the coaches of the American national team if he could play in both friendly games against Türkiye and Switzerland, who were intended for heating before the Gold Cup. The staff said no, Pulisic saying that he wanted “a list” for friendly matches and the Gold Cup.
“I fully respect this,” added Pulisic. “I didn’t understand it, but that’s what it is.”
Pulisic said it was difficult to hear the criticisms from former players, especially when he revealed that some of them “clearly wanted to show their support, and be your friend and everything. And then they say something slightly different.”
“I admired these guys growing up,” he said. “Some of these guys were my idols. I respect them as much as the players.”
The United States striker of America Christian Pulisic, n ° 10, reacts against Panama during the second half of a semi-final match of the League of Concacaf at the Sofi stadium. (Images Jayne Kamin-Ocea-Imagn)
Pulisic, who scored 11 goals and nine assists in 34 AC Milan games last season, collected a goal and two assists in the four games of the team’s World Cup in 2022.
He also had a goal and an assist in three games for the American team in 2024.
