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Chapter 178 The War of Words in the Premier League AND Galliani's Friendship?
Chapter 178 The Premier League Years War of Words AND Galliani's Friendship?
"However, it is clear that in that year's World Cup, the Italians soon suffered their due retribution - in the 94 World Cup final, the great Baresi and Baggio missed penalties one after another." "Ma Card News took two innocent Italian football stars as targets, and began to unscrupulously mock the scars in the memory of Italians——
The headline on the front page of the Marca newspaper used the photo of Baggio's lonely ponytail in the 1994 World Cup final, under the scorching sun, with the title——
"Italy, we have never forgotten this."
The Spaniards know that the penalty nightmare lingering in the minds of the Italians will definitely not end because of winning the Hercules Cup after the penalty shootout in the 2006 World Cup. For the above reasons, it is very likely that a penalty shootout will be used in the end to determine the fate of both parties.
Therefore, the Spanish media is also sparing no effort to start giving Italian players lessons on remembering the painful history, hoping to affect the fragile nerves of the Italians.
Another point is that Spain was sent back to his hometown by Baggio during the 1994 World Cup. Now, "Marca" uses the classic sad picture of Baggio missing a penalty kick as an example, which makes people doubt the Spaniard. revenge mentality.
This approach of the Spanish media was strongly opposed by Baggio fans in Italy and even most countries. They believed that before the start of the match between Spain and Italy, it was too despicable to tell the truth about Baggio.
The mailbox of "Marca" has been filled with protest emails from fans from all over the world, and even the official website of "Marca" has been attacked by hackers and has been temporarily paralyzed.
*******
Regarding the Spanish media's campaign before the war, the Italian media certainly did not sit idle.
在西班牙与意大利近百年的交锋史上，意大利9胜10平8负、进36球失28球稍占上风。单从交锋纪录来看，两队不分伯仲。
But if the results of the official competition are listed, Spain will be too embarrassed.
In the final stage of the World Cup and European Cup, Spain and Italy played against each other four times, and the Azzurri won three and one draw to remain unbeaten.
The only time Spain beat Italy was in the 1920 Olympic Games. Since the victory over Italy this time, the Spanish team has not won Italy in official international competitions for 88 years!
"In the 1934 World Cup in Italy, we had Meazza, defeated Spain 1-0, and sent the Spanish bulls back to the Iberian Peninsula."
"For 46 years, the Spaniards longed for revenge. Maybe it was God's arrangement. For a long time, Spain never met us in an official international competition. Until, in the 1980 European Cup, the two sides met in the group stage, and Spain had only the winner. Can advance, 0:0 draw, the Spaniard went home."
"In the 1988 European Cup, the two teams were divided into the same group. This time, we have Vialli, thanks to the goal of this Apennine genius. Italy won the game 1-0. The Spaniard had to pack up again and leave."
"In the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup, we had Baggio."
...
Italy's "Gazzetta dello Sport" comprehensively reviewed the "stories that have to be told" between Spain and Italy.
'In the current Spanish team, uh... the oldest is the 70-year-old coach Aragones. No one has experienced the history of Spain defeating the Italians in official international competitions. 88 years ago?How old were Aragones' parents then, and were they married?God only knows...'
"Gazzetta dello Sport" ended the discussion of this historical journey with a very ironic tone. Anyway, in a word, God does not think that Spain will defeat Italy! !
Xiang Nan is also a little puzzled. Spain, the representative of artistic football, has not won against Italy in 88. Even now, in the Italian locker room, when talking about the upcoming game against Spain, everyone is full of optimism. Attitude.
Even Buffon, who has always been steady, admitted when talking about the upcoming game——
"Spain? A good opponent, it couldn't be better. I know they haven't beaten us all this time, and there won't be any miracles this time."
*******
However, England's "Guardian" put forward its own views on the upcoming quarter-finals between Spain and Italy-
In fact, Spain does not need to worry too much. This time, the confrontation between the Iberian Peninsula team and the Apennine Peninsula team may be the best time for them to bury their nightmare.
Italy's midfield brain, Milanese Pirlo, and Gattuso, who plays an important role in Italy's midfield interception, will miss the next game.
On the other hand, in the past two games, Spain has led all opponents in the number of passes and ball possession rate in this European Cup, and the total number of attacks and shots is also dominant.
At the same time, due to the weak performance in previous competitions, the spirit of this Spanish team is much more low-key and mature than before, and it is no longer complacent about the good results achieved in the group stage. Finally, the "Guardian" asserted——
In the knockout stage, Spain has no need to be afraid of Italy! !
However, the "Guardian" also pointed out that Spain's biggest problem lies in their weak defense ---
The form of Sergio Ramos is a worry and he will bear the onslaught of the Chelsea striker...
The Guardian directly pointed out, 'Andre! !The 19-year-old striker will be Spain's biggest threat. He has proved his strength in Basten's Netherlands, Domenech's France, and Piturka's Romania. Of course, Andre I don't mind, adding Aragones' Spain to my credit book...
*******
The Spanish media seem to have humbly accepted the reminder from England's "Guardian", which is most clearly reflected in their next actions.
"In the game against Russia, Villa scored Andre's 3 goals in the group stage in one game!!"
In the "Marca" report, the Spanish media used an almost teasing tone to challenge Xiang Nan.
Although he knew that this was a provocation from the Spaniards, Xiang Nan was still angry.
"I thought if I scored a hat-trick against Spain, I'd be so happy I couldn't sleep."
At this time, the Spanish media began to talk about the story between Xiang Nan and Donadoni——
"I don't think Donadoni will put Andre on the bench, you know, this Chinese player is the only Italian striker who can score goals..."
Uh... I have to say, this is a blatant divorce. Could it be that the Spaniards stopped thinking about the "Eighteen Bullfighting Styles" and read "The Art of War" instead?
However, the reality that makes Xiangnan depressed is that the Spaniard is right. The practical question he has to consider is, will Donadoni give himself a chance to play?
*******
At this moment, Italian experts criticized Donadoni at the end of the European Cup. When the Spanish media focused their attacks and provocations on a player who was only 19 years old, he did not get Donado Any help is appreciated.
Donadoni has never won a championship. At this time, he has no idea how to adjust the team's mental state before the big battle.
In fact, in Italy, some people have noticed the blind optimism in the Azzurri. In the 1988 European Cup, Vialli, who scored the goal to eliminate Spain, reminded Donadoni's national team to be careful- —
"Spain is very strong. Aragones' team is one of the strongest offensive teams so far. Italy should be careful."
It's just that Vialli's argument was ignored under the optimistic basic environment of the Apennine Peninsula...
In the eyes of the Italian media, history has been repeated countless times. Italy, which has stumbled in the group stage, will burst out with amazing strength once it enters the knockout round, bringing surprises to the fans. However, the Italian media overlooked one point:
That's the Azzurri, never, ever really reassuring the fans, never...
*******
In Vienna, Austria, in the middle and late June of 2008, the weather was a bit muggy, and the rain was suppressed for several days, but it still didn't fall.
At the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria, the Italian team was conducting field adaptation training. The sweltering weather made the Italian players sweat profusely.
Xiangnan received a pass from Del Piero, and his feet were constantly changing. In front of him, De Rossi was defending him.
Stretching out his hand to touch the sweat on his forehead, Xiangnan began to move, and suddenly accelerated. At the moment when De Rossi stepped out to intercept, he suddenly stopped suddenly, shaking the Roman midfielder away, and then a beautiful smash, which sent the The ball took advantage of the trend and broke through Zambrotta's defense. Facing Buffon, he shot directly with a tricky kick. The ball stuck to the turf, rubbed Buffon's fingertips, slipped into the net, and swayed in the net. From a snowflake.
Break through, pass, shoot! !
This series of coherent movements in one go also consumed a lot of Xiang Nan's physical strength. Watching the ball spin in the net, Xiang Nan put his hips on his hips, wheezing, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Since the conflict with Donadoni was made public, Xiang Nan and the head coach of the Italian national team have not communicated in private. However, Xiang Nan still hopes that his good state and hard work can influence Donadoni and give himself a chance to play. Opportunity.
'I want to make the Spaniards regret it, what an unwise move to irritate a heart that pursues victory! ! ! '
Xiang Nan felt his excitement was already burning in his body.
The assistant coach blew the whistle to end the match.
Xiang Nan went to the side of the field to pick up the bottle of mineral water, drank it, and then poured it on his sweat-soaked hair. A cool feeling made Xiang Nan's heart cool.
Xiang Nan took a bottle of water and handed it to Buffon who came over. Looking at the unfriendly face of the Italian goalkeeper, Xiang Nan smiled. In the match just now, Xiang Nan performed a hat-trick, allowing Buffon to pass through the net three times. Bending over to catch the ball is no small shame for Buffon.
"Andre." Buffon took the bottle of mineral water handed over to Nan, took a sip, and then poured it on his forehead, "Let's not do this, you don't have to work so hard, don't think that a bottle of water Even if it's over."
"Don't be fooled by the Spanish media, Andrea."
"No, Gianluigi, the opponent's provocation will only make me more motivated. If you don't believe me, ask Gallas?" Xiang Nan smiled teasingly.
The grievances between Gallas and Xiangnan have spread in the locker room of the Italian team through Aquilani's big mouth. The Italian internationals did not feel that Xiangnan was too much. In other words, if that French guy dares to insult him like this, he will let him know what pure man power is on the court! !
"Andre, are you thinking about the starting lineup?" Buffon asked.
Xiang Nan did not speak, and his eyes were already on the green turf of the Ernst Happel Stadium. Here will be the quarter-final match between Italy and Spain...
*******
In the knockout round of the 2008 European Cup, the match between Italy and Spain was the last one. The Italian team returned to the hotel and already knew the latest result of the match between the Netherlands and Russia.
At the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland, the Netherlands 1:3 Russia, was eliminated.
This score and the result surprised the Italian internationals and made them sigh. At 56, Pavlyuchenko scored a goal to break the deadlock for the Russian team. At 86, Van Nistelrooy, the veteran The score was tied and the two sides entered overtime.
At 112 and 116 in overtime, the Russian team scored two goals within 5 minutes. Tolbinski and Arshavin each scored a goal, 3:1. In the contest with Basten, Hiddink laughed. At the end.
Russia entered the semi-finals of the European Cup for the first time since independence; Guus Hiddink ended the previous Dutch coach's record of 5 games against his home country, and also let the Oranje team lose 6 games before the lucky day on June 21. The defeat record is ancient, and the Dutch team missed the semi-finals for the first time in the past three European Cups.
The elimination of the Dutch team also continued a strange cycle of this European Cup. The team with three consecutive victories in the group stage was eliminated in the first round of the knockout round. Before the start of the match between Italy and Spain, three After the quarter-finals, the three teams that advanced to the second place in the group stage all passed through successfully.
Spain topped Group D and won all three games in the group stage. This also made Italy, which was staggering into the knockout round, somewhat superstitious. This may mean whether Italy will also eliminate Spain and continue its current history. The vicious circle law of the European Cup? !
*******
In Turkey and Croatia, the two dark horses of this European Cup, which one is darker, after the direct confrontation between the two teams, the answer was revealed——
Ottoman war horses are more sturdy than Balkan cavalry! !
Turkey eliminated Croatia in the penalty shootout. This was a game of ups and downs. Croatia was equalized by Turkey in the last second of overtime, and then lost in the penalty shootout. Croatia died vigorously, but it did not die.Just listen to what Croatian head coach Bilic said in the post-match press conference——
Bilic said: "We should have advanced to the top four. The joy and despair came too quickly, and we didn't even have time to react. We are very sad and shocked by this result. It is difficult for us to accept this result. We even Had suicidal thoughts."
Uh... It is conceivable that a roller coaster-like death is really the greatest devastation to human nature...
*******
The ingenious prediction of the German "Bild" before the game proved to be so wise. Van der Vaart's beautiful and sexy wife Sylvia has become the goddess of victory for the German chariot! !
Well, I hope that Van der Vaart doesn't have any objections.
In a goal battle, Germany defeated Portugal 3:2. However, compared with the excitement of this game, after the game, the comments of the major media on the game were not inferior:
Unprofessional behavior will eventually be punished, which is the common argument of major media.
The most unprofessional team in this European Cup, everyone recommends the Portuguese team. No matter during the training camp or during the game, this warm-toned and powerful team will always talk about transfers and wages. From the coach to the All the generals under his command are like this——
Head coach Felipe Scolari is thinking about Chelsea, which players should leave Stamford Bridge, and who should come?
As for the core of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo?
Enen, what Cristiano cares about is how to leave Manchester United and join Real Madrid.
The headline of England's "Sun" was "IM-OFF" (I left), accompanied by a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo being brought down on the court and writhing in pain on the court ---
I just don't know, does it mean to leave the European Cup, or to escape Sir Alex Ferguson's discipline?
Gazzetta dello Sport rarely resonated with the three-page English tabloid "The Sun". The picture used by "Sun" was used by "Gazzetta dello Sport" on the front page——
"The German team enters the semi-finals, the Portuguese return home"
"Cristiano Ronaldo fell to his knees in pain, his body hugged into a ball in pain, and beside him was the official ball of this European Cup..."
Uh... This picture makes Chinese fans think of a joke that has been circulated on the Internet for a long time in the past. The sculpture inside the gate of a certain university, the base is a book symbolizing knowledge, and the top is an earth.It is this sculpture that is called "knowledge tops the ball"...
And this picture of "Gazzetta dello Sport"——
That, enen, can it also be called "Little Ronaldinho counts as a ball"?
Uh... this is really nonsense...
(PS: Just be happy and happy. I don’t mean to spoof Ronaldo. Don’t blame friends who don’t like it. After Portugal was eliminated, Gazzetta dello Sport used this picture.)
*******
In the south of Austria preparing for the upcoming quarter-finals against Spain, he received a call from Simão.
On the phone, Simao told him that AC Milan asked the Turin team to buy Hansen, but was rejected by the Turin club chairman Cairo, but after bargaining, the final result was——
AC Milan spent 450 million euros to obtain half of Hansen's ownership. Hansen will also stay in Turin in the next season. Grinino officially transferred to AC Milan for 550 million euros.
Grignino and Hansen were both managed by Simao. Under the influence of Xiang Nan, Simao became their agent as soon as he arrived in Turin.
What Simao didn't tell Xiangnan was that there was a person behind Grignino's 550 million euro transfer to AC Milan and Hansen's ownership. AC Milan club manager Galliani asked Simao privately, The possibility of transferring to AC Milan in the south, and vaguely proposed, if there is a transfer intention, it is hoped that the player himself can put pressure on Stamford Bridge to reduce the transfer fee.
Simao clearly rejected the vice chairman of Milan. He knew that Xiang Nan would not transfer at this time. Moreover, with the current situation of AC Milan, most of Berlusconi's energy was put on Ronaldo in Barcelona. Dinho is on him, and he will not be willing to spend money on Xiangnan's body, which makes Simao very dissatisfied.
However, the vice chairman of Milan has repeatedly emphasized that although the transfer to the south is impossible, the "pure and sincere friendship between him and Simao will not be affected, and it exists...
Uh... guess, no one will really take Galliani's words too seriously...
However, after rejecting Galliani, Simao accidentally disclosed this news to Chelsea during a call with Chelsea Club CEO Kenyon, meaning——
There are many wealthy families watching Xiangnan now...
The contract renewal negotiations between Xiangnan and Chelsea have been at a stalemate. The Chelsea club believes that the annual salary of 650 million euros proposed by Simao is unacceptable to the club.
The psychological price of the Chelsea club is below 500 million euros.
However, with the progress of the European Cup, Xiangnan once again set off a whirlwind of youth in Switzerland-Austria in the summer of 2008...
This also made Chelsea CEO Kenyon more passive in his negotiations on Xiangnan's contract renewal...
However, these things are all handled by Simao. Simao has not told Xiangnan for the time being. He does not want to affect Xiangnan's state in the European Cup. Simao is very clear. The better he is, the more proactive he will be on the issue of contract renewal, and there is——
The giants who are interested in Xiangnan and salivate are not only AC Milan, but also, they are much more sincere than AC Milan who is fascinated by Ronaldinho...
(End of this chapter)
"However, it is clear that in that year's World Cup, the Italians soon suffered their due retribution - in the 94 World Cup final, the great Baresi and Baggio missed penalties one after another." "Ma Card News took two innocent Italian football stars as targets, and began to unscrupulously mock the scars in the memory of Italians——
The headline on the front page of the Marca newspaper used the photo of Baggio's lonely ponytail in the 1994 World Cup final, under the scorching sun, with the title——
"Italy, we have never forgotten this."
The Spaniards know that the penalty nightmare lingering in the minds of the Italians will definitely not end because of winning the Hercules Cup after the penalty shootout in the 2006 World Cup. For the above reasons, it is very likely that a penalty shootout will be used in the end to determine the fate of both parties.
Therefore, the Spanish media is also sparing no effort to start giving Italian players lessons on remembering the painful history, hoping to affect the fragile nerves of the Italians.
Another point is that Spain was sent back to his hometown by Baggio during the 1994 World Cup. Now, "Marca" uses the classic sad picture of Baggio missing a penalty kick as an example, which makes people doubt the Spaniard. revenge mentality.
This approach of the Spanish media was strongly opposed by Baggio fans in Italy and even most countries. They believed that before the start of the match between Spain and Italy, it was too despicable to tell the truth about Baggio.
The mailbox of "Marca" has been filled with protest emails from fans from all over the world, and even the official website of "Marca" has been attacked by hackers and has been temporarily paralyzed.
*******
Regarding the Spanish media's campaign before the war, the Italian media certainly did not sit idle.
在西班牙与意大利近百年的交锋史上，意大利9胜10平8负、进36球失28球稍占上风。单从交锋纪录来看，两队不分伯仲。
But if the results of the official competition are listed, Spain will be too embarrassed.
In the final stage of the World Cup and European Cup, Spain and Italy played against each other four times, and the Azzurri won three and one draw to remain unbeaten.
The only time Spain beat Italy was in the 1920 Olympic Games. Since the victory over Italy this time, the Spanish team has not won Italy in official international competitions for 88 years!
"In the 1934 World Cup in Italy, we had Meazza, defeated Spain 1-0, and sent the Spanish bulls back to the Iberian Peninsula."
"For 46 years, the Spaniards longed for revenge. Maybe it was God's arrangement. For a long time, Spain never met us in an official international competition. Until, in the 1980 European Cup, the two sides met in the group stage, and Spain had only the winner. Can advance, 0:0 draw, the Spaniard went home."
"In the 1988 European Cup, the two teams were divided into the same group. This time, we have Vialli, thanks to the goal of this Apennine genius. Italy won the game 1-0. The Spaniard had to pack up again and leave."
"In the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup, we had Baggio."
...
Italy's "Gazzetta dello Sport" comprehensively reviewed the "stories that have to be told" between Spain and Italy.
'In the current Spanish team, uh... the oldest is the 70-year-old coach Aragones. No one has experienced the history of Spain defeating the Italians in official international competitions. 88 years ago?How old were Aragones' parents then, and were they married?God only knows...'
"Gazzetta dello Sport" ended the discussion of this historical journey with a very ironic tone. Anyway, in a word, God does not think that Spain will defeat Italy! !
Xiang Nan is also a little puzzled. Spain, the representative of artistic football, has not won against Italy in 88. Even now, in the Italian locker room, when talking about the upcoming game against Spain, everyone is full of optimism. Attitude.
Even Buffon, who has always been steady, admitted when talking about the upcoming game——
"Spain? A good opponent, it couldn't be better. I know they haven't beaten us all this time, and there won't be any miracles this time."
*******
However, England's "Guardian" put forward its own views on the upcoming quarter-finals between Spain and Italy-
In fact, Spain does not need to worry too much. This time, the confrontation between the Iberian Peninsula team and the Apennine Peninsula team may be the best time for them to bury their nightmare.
Italy's midfield brain, Milanese Pirlo, and Gattuso, who plays an important role in Italy's midfield interception, will miss the next game.
On the other hand, in the past two games, Spain has led all opponents in the number of passes and ball possession rate in this European Cup, and the total number of attacks and shots is also dominant.
At the same time, due to the weak performance in previous competitions, the spirit of this Spanish team is much more low-key and mature than before, and it is no longer complacent about the good results achieved in the group stage. Finally, the "Guardian" asserted——
In the knockout stage, Spain has no need to be afraid of Italy! !
However, the "Guardian" also pointed out that Spain's biggest problem lies in their weak defense ---
The form of Sergio Ramos is a worry and he will bear the onslaught of the Chelsea striker...
The Guardian directly pointed out, 'Andre! !The 19-year-old striker will be Spain's biggest threat. He has proved his strength in Basten's Netherlands, Domenech's France, and Piturka's Romania. Of course, Andre I don't mind, adding Aragones' Spain to my credit book...
*******
The Spanish media seem to have humbly accepted the reminder from England's "Guardian", which is most clearly reflected in their next actions.
"In the game against Russia, Villa scored Andre's 3 goals in the group stage in one game!!"
In the "Marca" report, the Spanish media used an almost teasing tone to challenge Xiang Nan.
Although he knew that this was a provocation from the Spaniards, Xiang Nan was still angry.
"I thought if I scored a hat-trick against Spain, I'd be so happy I couldn't sleep."
At this time, the Spanish media began to talk about the story between Xiang Nan and Donadoni——
"I don't think Donadoni will put Andre on the bench, you know, this Chinese player is the only Italian striker who can score goals..."
Uh... I have to say, this is a blatant divorce. Could it be that the Spaniards stopped thinking about the "Eighteen Bullfighting Styles" and read "The Art of War" instead?
However, the reality that makes Xiangnan depressed is that the Spaniard is right. The practical question he has to consider is, will Donadoni give himself a chance to play?
*******
At this moment, Italian experts criticized Donadoni at the end of the European Cup. When the Spanish media focused their attacks and provocations on a player who was only 19 years old, he did not get Donado Any help is appreciated.
Donadoni has never won a championship. At this time, he has no idea how to adjust the team's mental state before the big battle.
In fact, in Italy, some people have noticed the blind optimism in the Azzurri. In the 1988 European Cup, Vialli, who scored the goal to eliminate Spain, reminded Donadoni's national team to be careful- —
"Spain is very strong. Aragones' team is one of the strongest offensive teams so far. Italy should be careful."
It's just that Vialli's argument was ignored under the optimistic basic environment of the Apennine Peninsula...
In the eyes of the Italian media, history has been repeated countless times. Italy, which has stumbled in the group stage, will burst out with amazing strength once it enters the knockout round, bringing surprises to the fans. However, the Italian media overlooked one point:
That's the Azzurri, never, ever really reassuring the fans, never...
*******
In Vienna, Austria, in the middle and late June of 2008, the weather was a bit muggy, and the rain was suppressed for several days, but it still didn't fall.
At the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Austria, the Italian team was conducting field adaptation training. The sweltering weather made the Italian players sweat profusely.
Xiangnan received a pass from Del Piero, and his feet were constantly changing. In front of him, De Rossi was defending him.
Stretching out his hand to touch the sweat on his forehead, Xiangnan began to move, and suddenly accelerated. At the moment when De Rossi stepped out to intercept, he suddenly stopped suddenly, shaking the Roman midfielder away, and then a beautiful smash, which sent the The ball took advantage of the trend and broke through Zambrotta's defense. Facing Buffon, he shot directly with a tricky kick. The ball stuck to the turf, rubbed Buffon's fingertips, slipped into the net, and swayed in the net. From a snowflake.
Break through, pass, shoot! !
This series of coherent movements in one go also consumed a lot of Xiang Nan's physical strength. Watching the ball spin in the net, Xiang Nan put his hips on his hips, wheezing, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
Since the conflict with Donadoni was made public, Xiang Nan and the head coach of the Italian national team have not communicated in private. However, Xiang Nan still hopes that his good state and hard work can influence Donadoni and give himself a chance to play. Opportunity.
'I want to make the Spaniards regret it, what an unwise move to irritate a heart that pursues victory! ! ! '
Xiang Nan felt his excitement was already burning in his body.
The assistant coach blew the whistle to end the match.
Xiang Nan went to the side of the field to pick up the bottle of mineral water, drank it, and then poured it on his sweat-soaked hair. A cool feeling made Xiang Nan's heart cool.
Xiang Nan took a bottle of water and handed it to Buffon who came over. Looking at the unfriendly face of the Italian goalkeeper, Xiang Nan smiled. In the match just now, Xiang Nan performed a hat-trick, allowing Buffon to pass through the net three times. Bending over to catch the ball is no small shame for Buffon.
"Andre." Buffon took the bottle of mineral water handed over to Nan, took a sip, and then poured it on his forehead, "Let's not do this, you don't have to work so hard, don't think that a bottle of water Even if it's over."
"Don't be fooled by the Spanish media, Andrea."
"No, Gianluigi, the opponent's provocation will only make me more motivated. If you don't believe me, ask Gallas?" Xiang Nan smiled teasingly.
The grievances between Gallas and Xiangnan have spread in the locker room of the Italian team through Aquilani's big mouth. The Italian internationals did not feel that Xiangnan was too much. In other words, if that French guy dares to insult him like this, he will let him know what pure man power is on the court! !
"Andre, are you thinking about the starting lineup?" Buffon asked.
Xiang Nan did not speak, and his eyes were already on the green turf of the Ernst Happel Stadium. Here will be the quarter-final match between Italy and Spain...
*******
In the knockout round of the 2008 European Cup, the match between Italy and Spain was the last one. The Italian team returned to the hotel and already knew the latest result of the match between the Netherlands and Russia.
At the St. Jakob-Park Stadium in Basel, Switzerland, the Netherlands 1:3 Russia, was eliminated.
This score and the result surprised the Italian internationals and made them sigh. At 56, Pavlyuchenko scored a goal to break the deadlock for the Russian team. At 86, Van Nistelrooy, the veteran The score was tied and the two sides entered overtime.
At 112 and 116 in overtime, the Russian team scored two goals within 5 minutes. Tolbinski and Arshavin each scored a goal, 3:1. In the contest with Basten, Hiddink laughed. At the end.
Russia entered the semi-finals of the European Cup for the first time since independence; Guus Hiddink ended the previous Dutch coach's record of 5 games against his home country, and also let the Oranje team lose 6 games before the lucky day on June 21. The defeat record is ancient, and the Dutch team missed the semi-finals for the first time in the past three European Cups.
The elimination of the Dutch team also continued a strange cycle of this European Cup. The team with three consecutive victories in the group stage was eliminated in the first round of the knockout round. Before the start of the match between Italy and Spain, three After the quarter-finals, the three teams that advanced to the second place in the group stage all passed through successfully.
Spain topped Group D and won all three games in the group stage. This also made Italy, which was staggering into the knockout round, somewhat superstitious. This may mean whether Italy will also eliminate Spain and continue its current history. The vicious circle law of the European Cup? !
*******
In Turkey and Croatia, the two dark horses of this European Cup, which one is darker, after the direct confrontation between the two teams, the answer was revealed——
Ottoman war horses are more sturdy than Balkan cavalry! !
Turkey eliminated Croatia in the penalty shootout. This was a game of ups and downs. Croatia was equalized by Turkey in the last second of overtime, and then lost in the penalty shootout. Croatia died vigorously, but it did not die.Just listen to what Croatian head coach Bilic said in the post-match press conference——
Bilic said: "We should have advanced to the top four. The joy and despair came too quickly, and we didn't even have time to react. We are very sad and shocked by this result. It is difficult for us to accept this result. We even Had suicidal thoughts."
Uh... It is conceivable that a roller coaster-like death is really the greatest devastation to human nature...
*******
The ingenious prediction of the German "Bild" before the game proved to be so wise. Van der Vaart's beautiful and sexy wife Sylvia has become the goddess of victory for the German chariot! !
Well, I hope that Van der Vaart doesn't have any objections.
In a goal battle, Germany defeated Portugal 3:2. However, compared with the excitement of this game, after the game, the comments of the major media on the game were not inferior:
Unprofessional behavior will eventually be punished, which is the common argument of major media.
The most unprofessional team in this European Cup, everyone recommends the Portuguese team. No matter during the training camp or during the game, this warm-toned and powerful team will always talk about transfers and wages. From the coach to the All the generals under his command are like this——
Head coach Felipe Scolari is thinking about Chelsea, which players should leave Stamford Bridge, and who should come?
As for the core of Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo?
Enen, what Cristiano cares about is how to leave Manchester United and join Real Madrid.
The headline of England's "Sun" was "IM-OFF" (I left), accompanied by a photo of Cristiano Ronaldo being brought down on the court and writhing in pain on the court ---
I just don't know, does it mean to leave the European Cup, or to escape Sir Alex Ferguson's discipline?
Gazzetta dello Sport rarely resonated with the three-page English tabloid "The Sun". The picture used by "Sun" was used by "Gazzetta dello Sport" on the front page——
"The German team enters the semi-finals, the Portuguese return home"
"Cristiano Ronaldo fell to his knees in pain, his body hugged into a ball in pain, and beside him was the official ball of this European Cup..."
Uh... This picture makes Chinese fans think of a joke that has been circulated on the Internet for a long time in the past. The sculpture inside the gate of a certain university, the base is a book symbolizing knowledge, and the top is an earth.It is this sculpture that is called "knowledge tops the ball"...
And this picture of "Gazzetta dello Sport"——
That, enen, can it also be called "Little Ronaldinho counts as a ball"?
Uh... this is really nonsense...
(PS: Just be happy and happy. I don’t mean to spoof Ronaldo. Don’t blame friends who don’t like it. After Portugal was eliminated, Gazzetta dello Sport used this picture.)
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In the south of Austria preparing for the upcoming quarter-finals against Spain, he received a call from Simão.
On the phone, Simao told him that AC Milan asked the Turin team to buy Hansen, but was rejected by the Turin club chairman Cairo, but after bargaining, the final result was——
AC Milan spent 450 million euros to obtain half of Hansen's ownership. Hansen will also stay in Turin in the next season. Grinino officially transferred to AC Milan for 550 million euros.
Grignino and Hansen were both managed by Simao. Under the influence of Xiang Nan, Simao became their agent as soon as he arrived in Turin.
What Simao didn't tell Xiangnan was that there was a person behind Grignino's 550 million euro transfer to AC Milan and Hansen's ownership. AC Milan club manager Galliani asked Simao privately, The possibility of transferring to AC Milan in the south, and vaguely proposed, if there is a transfer intention, it is hoped that the player himself can put pressure on Stamford Bridge to reduce the transfer fee.
Simao clearly rejected the vice chairman of Milan. He knew that Xiang Nan would not transfer at this time. Moreover, with the current situation of AC Milan, most of Berlusconi's energy was put on Ronaldo in Barcelona. Dinho is on him, and he will not be willing to spend money on Xiangnan's body, which makes Simao very dissatisfied.
However, the vice chairman of Milan has repeatedly emphasized that although the transfer to the south is impossible, the "pure and sincere friendship between him and Simao will not be affected, and it exists...
Uh... guess, no one will really take Galliani's words too seriously...
However, after rejecting Galliani, Simao accidentally disclosed this news to Chelsea during a call with Chelsea Club CEO Kenyon, meaning——
There are many wealthy families watching Xiangnan now...
The contract renewal negotiations between Xiangnan and Chelsea have been at a stalemate. The Chelsea club believes that the annual salary of 650 million euros proposed by Simao is unacceptable to the club.
The psychological price of the Chelsea club is below 500 million euros.
However, with the progress of the European Cup, Xiangnan once again set off a whirlwind of youth in Switzerland-Austria in the summer of 2008...
This also made Chelsea CEO Kenyon more passive in his negotiations on Xiangnan's contract renewal...
However, these things are all handled by Simao. Simao has not told Xiangnan for the time being. He does not want to affect Xiangnan's state in the European Cup. Simao is very clear. The better he is, the more proactive he will be on the issue of contract renewal, and there is——
The giants who are interested in Xiangnan and salivate are not only AC Milan, but also, they are much more sincere than AC Milan who is fascinated by Ronaldinho...
(End of this chapter)
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