Crespo reflects on his coaching journey and ambitions in England
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Hernan Crespo, now 50, shared insights about his career and aspirations as a manager. While discussing his past successes, including the Champions League final with AC Milan and various titles across South America, he emphasized his desire to return to European football, particularly England, where he played for Chelsea. Crespo mentioned that he is exploring opportunities in various leagues, including potential roles at Rayo Vallecano and Marseille. As the World Cup approaches, he also reminisced about playing alongside Lionel Messi during the 2006 tournament, hinting at Messi’s likely last World Cup appearance this summer.
- •Crespo has managed successfully in Argentina, Brazil, Qatar, and UAE.
- •He aims to replicate his playing successes as a coach in Europe.
- •Crespo expressed a desire to return to England after his time at Chelsea.
- •He is exploring coaching opportunities at Rayo Vallecano and Marseille.
- •Crespo recalls his first encounter with Messi during the 2006 World Cup.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Crespo on Messi, returning to England and life as a manager
- 9:02 AMBBC Football — Crespo on Messi, returning to England and life as a manager
"Goals, passion and intensity define Hernan Crespo as a player. They are the qualities he wants his teams to show as a coach.
"Goals, passion and intensity define Hernan Crespo as a player. They are the qualities he wants his teams to show as a coach.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 9:02 AMCrespo on Messi, returning to England and life as a manager
Goals, passion and intensity define Hernan Crespo as a player. They are the qualities he wants his teams to show as a coach.
- BBC FootballJun 9, 2026, 9:02 AMCrespo on Messi, returning to England and life as a manager
Goals, passion and intensity define Hernan Crespo as a player. They are the qualities he wants his teams to show as a coach.
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