'If I come back to San Remo it will only be to eat focaccia' - Tadej Pogačar hints he may never return after finally winning Milan-San Remo

Tadej Pogačar, riding for UAE Team Emirates, finally conquered Milan-San Remo, securing a significant victory after a race marked by a crash, multiple attacks, and a close sprint finish. The Slovenian star reportedly described the win as "one of the biggest of my career," yet immediately after the triumph, he hinted at a potential permanent departure from the Monument, stating he would only return "to eat focaccia." This marks a pivotal moment in his already illustrious career.

This victory completes Pogačar's collection of Monuments, adding the notoriously unpredictable *La Primavera* to his two Tour de France titles, three Il Lombardia wins, and a Liège-Bastogne-Liège. His previous attempts at San Remo were met with frustration, often finding himself isolated or outmaneuvered in the finale. The declaration of potentially not returning, despite the magnitude of the win, underscores the unique mental and physical demands this particular Monument places on even the sport's greatest champions, often defying repeat victories.

Pogačar’s post-race musings, while perhaps a touch of hyperbole in the heat of the moment, perfectly encapsulate the love-hate relationship many champions have with San Remo. He's won it; now, apparently, he's done with it.