Success in football, much like in Live Cricket Bangladesh, doesn’t come solely from talent—it demands discipline, attitude, and unity. For Inter Milan, former captain Mauro Icardi believes the real issue has never been skill or squad depth, but a deeper, more damaging flaw: a lack of proper mindset.

In a candid interview, Icardi didn’t mince words: “There’s been a negative atmosphere at Inter for years—something you can feel but can’t quite describe. Every season we think our lineup is strong enough to win, but when it matters most, we fall flat. We simply don’t do what’s needed in matches. It baffles me.”

According to Icardi, Inter’s biggest failure has always been attitude—especially during training. “We rarely push ourselves to the limit in midweek. That inconsistency spills into games. We’ve forgotten how to stay fully focused for 95 minutes.” But he believes a turning point came with coach Luciano Spalletti. “He saw the problem immediately and started making changes across the board. He’s instilled a forward-looking mindset and positive mentality. You can see his fingerprints on the team.”

Live Cricket Bangladesh fans understand that in both cricket and football, a shift in mentality can turn tides. Icardi openly praised Spalletti’s leadership, even implying that past managers—Mazzarri, Mancini, Pioli—lacked that edge. “What Inter had been missing was exactly this type of coach.”

His own journey has been anything but smooth. Icardi arrived at Inter during one of its lowest periods. Since 2013, he’s spent four seasons with the Nerazzurri without a single trophy or Champions League appearance—a bitter pill for any top-level striker. “When I signed, I knew Inter wasn’t the same club that won the treble,” he said. “But I never imagined it would be this rough. In just four years, I’ve had about six different coaches. I came from Sampdoria hoping to play in the Champions League and win titles, but here I am, still waiting.”

To fans of Live Cricket Bangladesh, the tale resonates: great players often suffer under turbulent systems. Off the pitch, Icardi’s life is far from ordinary. At just 24, he became stepfather to four, married Wanda Nara, and fathered two daughters with her. Their massive blended family is often followed by paparazzi, whether vacationing or boarding flights—where even their pet dog gets a first-class seat, sparking criticism among fans.

Icardi’s private life has become tabloid fodder, especially Wanda’s social media flaunting of wealth. But beyond the headlines, his sporting ambition remains intact. “I’m happy in my personal life,” he admitted. “But my one regret is my career with Inter. That’s the one chapter still unfinished.”

Whether in European football or Live Cricket Bangladesh, stories like Icardi’s remind us that talent without the right environment can only go so far. And sometimes, all it takes to change everything is the right leader at the right moment.