Rocco Placentino on Canadian Soccer’s Grind, Youth Development, the Legacy of Di Tullio and the Saputo Family's impact on soccer in Quebec 🇨🇦⚽

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In this episode of The Technical Area, we’re joined by Rocco Placentino — former Canadian international and current Sporting Director at CS Saint-Laurent — for a powerful conversation on the real journey to becoming a professional in Canada.

Rocco shares:

• His personal path from Quebec to the pros
• The stories behind Ismael Kone and Moise Bombito
• Why mentality, sacrifice, and work ethic are non-negotiables
• The legacy of the late Jason Di Tullio and what he meant to Montreal soccer
• The rise of unsanctioned academies, the role of parents, and what needs to change in Canadian development
• The crucial influence of the Saputo family in shaping Quebec’s soccer culture

This one’s for the dreamers, the grinders, and anyone trying to navigate the system.
 🎙️ Hosted by Andrea Lombardo

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