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Chapter 177 The Premier League Years War of Words
The day after the game.

"Italy's 3-goal victory over France, the final outcome of the World Cup Championship"! !became the headline of most sports media in the world.

In this game, the Italians once again had the last laugh. Italy without Cannavaro once again defeated France without Zidane.

After the match between Italy and France, the front page of Corriere dello Sport used one word:
"AU-REVOIR"! ! !
"AU-REVOIR" means goodbye in French. It is estimated that Italian fans can sing and dance now——
Bye, friend, bye, bye, bye, bye! !

Well, it doesn't matter if Italy and France are friends or not, the key is the happy atmosphere of goodbye, absolutely right! !

After the game, the pictures on the front pages of the major international football media generally used the picture of Xiang Nan screaming at the sky after scoring a goal, beating his chest like Mount Tarzan. In the night rain in Zurich, the oriental man Zhang Yang's character is undoubtedly revealed! !
Reuters: "Andre has already contributed 3 wonderful goals for this European Cup. Now, the most troublesome thing for the technical officials of this European Cup Organizing Committee, it seems, is how to get out of it. One of the best goals has been chosen..."

"American Herald Tribune": "Now, girls in the United States suddenly have a hobby, which is watching European football championships. Emily and her friends told the reporter that their little friends, all of them The black-haired Italian football star is fascinated,...it's hard to imagine that in this traditional football kingdom, the most star-studded striker is actually a Chinese!!"

The "International Football News" in France lamented: When Andre conquered the Lacey Stadium with Zidane's Marseille maneuver, our players were already waiting desperately for the whistle of the end of the game. What a disaster! ! !The disaster started when Ribery took down Zambrotta and injured himself
Uh... However, the "Sun" in England put the picture of Pirlo running after scoring a penalty next to the headline. As for the "Sun", why didn't it choose the picture facing the south?
The bad relationship between Xiangnan and "The Sun" is known to everyone on the earth. Of course, whenever Xiang Nan's name is put together with some scandals, rifts, and contradictions, "The Sun" will definitely be in the first place. For a time, put the photos facing south in the most prominent position! !

In this image from The Sun, Pirlo runs excitedly, Milan's midfielder, his unrestrained hair vaguely reminiscent of Valderrama back then...

Golden Retriever?

Uh... When Chinese fans saw this photo, the first thought that popped up in their minds was:

Xie Xun? ! !
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"Gazzetta dello Sport": Italy has given fans the illusion that they have won the championship! !

In the headline on the front page of Gazzetta dello Sport, it is described as follows——
"Perfect night!! Final ending? God always cares for us!!"

If you just look at the pictures of Gazzetta dello Sport in conjunction with this report, it will give people the illusion that the Azzurri have won the European Cup:

Because everyone started swooping down to celebrate.

But they have reason to be so ostentatious, because to survive such a difficult situation, in addition to tenacious efforts on the field, they also need the attachment of good luck. Fortunately, as the Italian "Gazzetta dello Sport" said:
God has not abandoned the Italians.

In this regard, after the game, the Italian media also interviewed the Italian generals. After entering the quarterfinals and defeating the rival French team, the Italian national team also canceled the news silence——
Donadoni: The result is very good, we are in the quarter-finals?Spain?They're strong, but I'm now celebrating this game with my players...

Uh... I have to say that the words of the head coach of the Italian national team really have the meaning of 'drunk today'! !

After conflicts with the heroes of the 2006 World Cup in the Italian national team, Donadoni fell out with a rookie like Xiang Nan. To be honest, if, even if he entered the quarterfinals.However, if there is news from the Italian Football Association tomorrow that Donadoni has been fired, it will not be a big surprise.

Of course, if Donadoni can bring the Delaunay Cup back to Italy, he will be a hero! !
De Rossi: The feeling of scoring?This feeling is very strange, very exciting.

Pirlo: When the penalty kick?Yes, there is pressure! !However, I withstood the pressure.What did you say to Andre?Nothing, he congratulated me on the goal, I said to him, we will go to the knockout rounds, he still has a chance to play, that's all...

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Now all the media are running towards the hotel where they stayed in Italy, hoping to interview the player in the Italian team who performed magically. Some media even asserted that if Xiang Nan can help Italy win the Delaunay Cup, this year's The European Ballon d'Or will be won by this 19-year-old boy, which will also set the record for the youngest Mr. European Ballon d'Or...

However, during the interview, Xiang Nan kept a low profile. He knew the virtues of the media, and if he did not perform well in the next game, he would kick himself out of heaven.

"Champion? Uh no!! I didn't think that far, I just want to show my strength in the games where I can play."

The media has its own views on Xiang Nan's low profile, and these uncrowned kings have their own unique analysis of discourse.

"Andre, are you complaining about your playing time too little?" A reporter asked.

Xiang Nan looked at this Turkish reporter, Turkey has entered the quarter-finals, this reporter is not going to interview Turkey, what is the use of filming here to join in the fun, Xiang Nan knows that as long as he complains, this reporter will publish it in his article Wrote--'Andre complained about too little playing time. He said that as long as he is given enough time, he can bring back the Delaunay Cup...'

It is conceivable that after such an article comes out, Xiang Nan will be completely isolated in the dressing room of Italy! !
Uh... please don't doubt the media's ability to tell lies, this is not alarmist talk! ! !

"My playing time was arranged by the coach. Now it seems that there is no problem. I have scored goals in every game I played, which means there is no problem."

"But, I heard that you have conflicts with coach Donadoni." The Turkish reporters did not give up. In fact, since Chelsea's away game against Galatasaray, Xiangnan and the Turkish media took over It's Liangzi.

"Between me and Donadoni? Very good, there is no problem!! He let me come off the bench, and then I scored. This arrangement is simply better than the great Hollywood director Spielberg...

However, the reporter is not a fool. When Xiang Nan said this again, he did not seem to admire Spielberg of the Italian national team too much...

However, there is nothing wrong with Xiang Nan's words. You can't tell the story with just one look when a player speaks. This also makes the reporter's teeth itch with hatred.

Uh... If Xiang Nan knew what the reporter was thinking, he would have said——
I didn't take the salary you gave me, so why should I say what you want to hear? ! !
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At this time, besides Xiang Nan, the busiest person was Xiang Nan's manager, his brother Simao.

After Xiangnan helped Chelsea win the European Champions Cup, Simao received a large number of advertisements. When Simao was negotiating with the merchants about Xiangnan's worth and remuneration, the Italian national team announced the list of entries for this European Cup. , Xiang Nan also appeared in the list.

After going south to enter Italy's European Cup squad, Simao decisively suspended and stranded all commercial contract negotiations. He did not have the slightest doubt that his good brother would set off a new round of 'Andre' in the summer of 2008. storm! ! '

In a sense, Simao is completely a genius with excellent business acumen. When Xiang Nan won the European Champions Cup, he was able to let go of the temptation of a generous contract at this time and insisted on putting the negotiations after the European Cup. Great courage, of course, this is also, er, Simao's great confidence in Xiang Nan's strength, and he firmly believes that his brother will put on a star-studded performance in the European Cup! !

Now, Xiang Nan has scored three goals in three games in the group stage, and is tied with Spanish striker Villa for the top scorer list in the European Cup. You know, this is Xiang Nan scoring in one start and two substitutes However, in fact, Xiang Nan was replaced before halftime in the starting game. Actually, Xiang Nan's total playing time was less than 90 minutes! ! !

The official technical department of UEFA has calculated the scoring efficiency of the shooters in the European Cup.

The result is a dire conclusion:

Italy's No. 15, in the three games of the group stage, scored in each game, but played a total of 71 minutes, which also means-
Xiangnan's scoring efficiency is an average of one goal in 24 minutes! ! !

It is conceivable what a terrifying scoring efficiency this is! !
After the French team was eliminated by Italy, the French media also expressed sourly:
The efficiency of scoring a goal in 24 minutes, but the Italian team, which has such a terrifying shooter, unexpectedly, did not advance until the last round...

This question, perhaps, only Donadoni can answer...

In any case, after the Moscow night, the big stage of the European Cup has made the world more fully aware of Xiang Nan. Now, the hottest striker in Europe is already a household star.

Xiangnan has also become the latest darling in the eyes of merchants, and his momentum has faintly surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo.

Invitation letters from countless merchants flew to Ximang's office like snowflakes, asking about the possibility of cooperation with South China.

Of course, there are also quite a few wealthy clubs who sent secret invitations to Simao, asking about the possibility of transferring to the south...

Now, it's time for Chelsea CEO Kenyon to worry! !
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Since then, all the quarterfinals of this European Cup have been produced, and the situation in the quarter-finals is as follows:

Netherlands VS Russia;
In this game, the pair of Hiddink and Basten, the dialogue between the old and new coaches of the Netherlands has become one of the biggest highlights, and Russia's emerging strength in the final round of the group match against Sweden , also had to make the Dutch jealous, and Arshavin's wonderful performance of the Russian team had to arouse Basten's warning, especially Hiddink's team, which has always had a tradition of fighting tough battles.

Germany VS Portugal;
The confrontation between Ballack and Cristiano Ronaldo! !

In this regard, the German Bild newspaper has adopted a special PK prediction for the upcoming knockout round:

On the front page of "Bild" is a prominent red headline: Germany - Ballack VS Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the newly launched new column of "Bild", especially let the beauties watch the knockout match from their own perspective.

For the first knockout match, between Germany and Portugal, the selected predictor beauty guest was the sexy model wife of Van der Vaart of the Dutch team.

Van der Vaart's wife, Sylvia, does not need to judge who is better in terms of conventional offense and defense, but who is more masculine in terms of body, appearance, and family.

In the photo of "Bild", we can see that van der Vaart's beauty and his sexy wife Sylvia, in a sexy and charming evening dress, fully show the noble temperament of the model, looking at the naked Barack and little girl next to her. Ronaldinho (uh... don't think about it, it's actually a photo of the two of them) After some comparison, Sylvia came to the conclusion that——
"Little Ronaldinho looks a little cold, and I don't like crying little men; I prefer to watch Ballack, he is very strong, so I have a feeling of relying on him!"

Uh... well, aside from this purely entertainment PK, Van der Vaart has to be careful about his model wife Sylvia, if one day, his wife tells him, 'Honey, let's break up, I found out I'm in love with Michal. 'It's not a surprise...

This... this is really nonsense, let's be happy.

Croatia VS Türkiye;

The real dark horses collide, let's see who can continue to black...

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Italy VS Spain! ! ! !

Italy's opponent Spain in the quarter-finals --- the Spanish Matador who won the group stage! !
In fact, when the match between Italy and France is in progress, Spain, which has already qualified in the group ahead of schedule, is also paying attention to the match in Group C. Of course, the ideal quarter-final opponent for the Spaniard is Romania, and then France, and Italy is what a Spanish bullfighter's mouth would love to touch! !
"Italy, Italy again, the Italian team that never takes the game seriously but always wins." After the match in Group C, Spain's TVE broadcast the match between Italy and France in Spain. In the broadcast booth, The Spanish TVE announcer, who was self-possessed, suddenly became agitated in trembling tone, but revealed a taste of hysterical despair, "They are the world champions, and they are also the world champions of luck. After the 2006 World Cup final) against France again..."

At the same time, the Spanish "Marca" newspaper also admitted that the Azzurri have "seven lives", but they seem to have forgotten that the number of penalty kicks lost in the semi-finals or finals of the Italian competition is far more than that of Spain's previous major competitions. There are far more semi-finals.

Here I would like to say that Italy and Spain have different playing styles and concepts of football. Spain pursues gorgeous, sexy and artistic football, while Italy pursues the final victory. For the final victory, even if the game is ugly Nothing at all, the Spaniards have always looked down on the way the Italians play football, but this is the Italy they look down on, whether it is a youth team or an adult team, it has remained unbeaten against Spain in official games for 88 years.

The last time the two sides faced each other in an official match was the European Under-2007 Championship in 21. At the time, Paladino, who was praised as "New Baggio" at the time, shook off the siege of three Spanish players, a textbook-like, The arc on the inside of the foot hangs directly to the back corner of the Spanish goal, and the equally star-studded Spanish youth team lost at home and was eliminated--
The last time Spain beat Italy in an official game dates back to the distant 1920...

In order to create momentum for the upcoming competition, the Spanish media even turned up old accounts——
"The Italians play another kind of football. They are experts at delaying time and masters of disrupting games." On the cover of the latest issue of "Marca", there is a picture of Luis Enrique bleeding The full-length close-up photos reproduced the shocking scene of the Italian star Tassotti elbowing Enrique in the quarter-finals of the 1994 World Cup, and said that Tassotti's bad deeds are still hurting innocent fans in Spain.

"Although the referee on duty was indifferent to Tassotti's malicious foul, Luis Enrique's bloody face was enough to write that game into the history of Spanish football, and this (foul) was just a common occurrence for Italians."

For this game, the Spaniard described the bloody scene like this——
"Marca" reporter Roberto Palomo talked about the bloody scene of this game, and the impact on himself in front of the TV——
Enrique's bloody face was hitting his brain protein almost every moment——
"When I was filling up the car, there was a heart-pounding flow of blood from the back of the gas pump; when I was urinating, Enrique suddenly leaned out of the compartment in a pool of blood and wiped his distorted face with his hands. When I climbed into bed, I suddenly found someone sleeping next to my wife - God, it was Mauro Tassotti! The butcher!!"

Uh. Is this the Spanish version of the midnight bell?
To be honest, the most effective treatment plan for this "Marca" reporter, Roberto Palomo, is to live in an island country for a year or so...Some people will tell him what a real beast is not as good as...

off topic...

Uh... I have to say, let’s not mention whether the Spaniard’s method of remembering the bitterness and remembering the past is effective, but then, the Spaniard’s campaign for the upcoming game completely angered the Italians, Xiang Nan was also angered...

(End of this chapter)