“Touching him is like touching me… Cycling legend Joop Zoetemelk has spoken out for the first time in defense of Tadej Pogañar, who has been repeatedly criticized for allegedly cheating at Il Lombardia 2025. “This is a battleground for sporting heroes, not a battleground for vulgar and cruel words or dark conspiracies. Is this sport ever fair?” The fans exploded and applauded non-stop. Five minutes later, Tadej Pogañar smiled back, making Joop Zoetemelk extremely proud.
During the closing day of Lombardy 2025 , something happened that deeply affected the world of cycling. As Tadej Pogacar found himself once again at the center of controversy—accused of alleged unfair…
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