Cyclisme : Eddy Merckx praises Pogačar's Milan-San Remo win but dismisses comparisons

Eddy Merckx praises Tadej Pogačar’s remarkable victory at Milan-San Remo, highlighting his determination and resourcefulness. The seven-time winner of the event acknowledges Pogačar as the top racer in the world today but insists that comparisons between their eras are futile. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Merckx emphasizes the vast differences in competitive landscape, noting that his time featured many more race days and tougher competition. "It makes no sense to do that," he states regarding labeling Pogačar as the new Merckx. He admires Pogačar's performance, calling it "great" and "amazing," but reiterates that his era's demands were fundamentally different. Pogačar’s singular focus leading into San Remo, racing just once prior, would have been unthinkable in Merckx’s day.