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Sylvinho considers his experience with the Albanian National Team one of the most important chapters of his career as a coach.

In the interview for "Flashscore", the Brazilian returns to his period in Albania, talking about the relationship with the players, the collaboration with the president of the Albanian Football Federation (FSHF), Armand Duka, and the achievements of the red and black team.

"When we talk about our work in Albania, the president Armand Duka, who also works with UEFA, was very clear when he contacted us: 'This is the idea. We want you to come here and give your best, because I know you can do this.' And we said: 'Perfect, let's go,'" says Sylvinho.

The Brazilian proudly recalls the journey to Euro 2024, where Albania finished first in their qualifying group, ahead of Poland and the Czech Republic. He also mentions the subsequent campaign, in which the Rossoneri finished second behind England and secured a place in the World Cup play-offs, where they were eliminated by Poland.

According to Sylvinho, the success didn't just come from what was seen on the pitch, but also from the daily work behind the scenes. He explains that the staff could work 15–16 hours a day, analyzing opponents, preparing training sessions and considering every tactical detail. This work, he says, helped the players believe in the project.

Another element that the Brazilian stands out is the human connection he created with the team and the people around him. Together with Dorivêa and Pablo Zabaleta, he built not only a strong professional relationship with the players, but also a close relationship with the Albanian environment.

"We came to a country where we didn't know the language. Fortunately, many people spoke Italian and my time with Roberto Mancini at Inter had also helped me with the language. There are things that connect people. We are Latin, South American. We like contact, hugs, sitting together and having a good coffee," he says.

“I remember going to the fourth floor of the federation building to have a coffee and seeing a security guard there. He was very polite and stepped back, but I said, ‘No, sit down.’ I drank my coffee, sat with him for a while, we talked, and then I left. Those little things matter. 

We were the first staff members to live in Tirana and work every day at the federation. The president always told me: 'The federation is here, so you have to live in the city.' And I was happy to do that and work closely with the team.”

"The players asked me: 'How is life here in Tirana? Do you like it? Do you feel comfortable?' And I answered: 'Of course. I'm at home, I'm with my wife. Maybe I'm not in Brazil, but I live well,'" recalls the former Rossoneri coach.

He describes the separation from Albania as the end of a shared cycle, following talks with the president of the Albanian Football Association. According to him, both the federation and the technical staff had made progress and the time had come to close that chapter.

"Our relationship with the federation and with Albania will be eternal," concludes Sylvinho.

The 52-year-old left Albania after leading the Rossoneri in 34 matches, recording 15 wins, seven draws and 12 losses.

Sylvinho managed to qualify Albania for Euro 2024 and lead it to the play-off stage for the 2026 World Cup, two important chapters that sealed his period at the helm of the Rossoneri.


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