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"It looks like he wants to settle scores": why Tadej Pogacar became the yellow jersey of the little pike

"It looks like he wants to settle scores": why Tadej Pogacar became the yellow jersey of the little pike

The once mischievous Slovenian champion has adopted a more arrogant and provocative attitude at the Tour de France. His change in demeanor has intrigued observers in the peloton and raised questions about his strategy against his rivals.

By Christophe Bérard , special correspondent in Toulouse (Haute-Garonne)
Tadej Pogacar finished the 11th stage in Toulouse on Wednesday after a crash in the final kilometers. MaxPPP/Christophe Petit Tesson

He won with mischievousness and his collection of yellow jerseys went so well with the blondness of his locks sticking out of his helmet. Tadej Pogacar was a gifted kid who gave a rock edge to the Tour . With his insane attacks and his funny little verbal sallies. His guitar was his bike and his stage was as big as France.

He's always winning, but for the past few months, the Slovenian hasn't been the same. The gifted player is still sweeping the top spots, but it seems he's also trying to play the class tough guy.

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