Eddy Merckx, celebrating his 80th birthday, shared insights during a special interview where he selected UAE Team Emirates-XRG as his ideal squad if competing today. He provided thoughtful answers about his racing past and rivalries, particularly highlighting his decisions influenced by personal scores to settle, such as against Bernard Thévenet. Merckx praised UAE for its clear structure and leadership under Tadej Pogačar, deeming it the best team in cycling. His fondness for modern advancements was also evident as he reflected on contemporary racing equipment he'd have preferred in his career.
"I could have easily seen myself at UAE, like Pogačar. It's the best team in the peloton with the norms are the clearest."
"That's an easy one: because I still had un œuf à peler avec Thévènet." - Merckx explains his controversial 1977 decision in the race.
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