[football] walk side by side

In the semi-finals of the 2008/2009 European Champions Cup, Barcelona eliminated Chelsea with a score of 1:1, relying on the advantage of an away goal, and successfully advanced to the finals.However, such a game that should have been wonderful was ultimately ruined by the referee.

Pique and Eto'o's handball, Abidal's several red card-level fouls... Various misjudgments by the Norwegian referee Herning caused Chelsea to be out of the game with regret. In the final stage of the game, Ballack couldn't bear it anymore and waved his arms to catch up. Seeing the referee roaring, Drogba, who was replaced in advance, broke through the blocking security guards from the bench and rushed straight to the referee. If the security guards on both sides did not pull in time, a one-sided fight would be inevitable.

However, even so, it could not prevent the referee from taking out two yellow cards from his pocket again and handing them to Ballack and Drogba respectively.

Once the game was broadcast live, it shocked the entire European football world.

"Stamford Bridge tragedy: the darkest Champions League semi-final in history! "

"Chelsea captain John Terry: We didn't lose, we were just knocked out." "

"There is no doubt that this is definitely the ugliest Champions League semi-final in history! Norwegian referee Herning made many misjudgments throughout the game. Pique abruptly slapped it with his hands in order to change the trajectory of football. The obvious handball can also be turned a blind eye, maybe the referee is really blind."

"Counting all kinds of 'misjudgments' that should not have occurred in the game, Abidal knocked down Chelsea players several times, and even indirectly caused Slade to strain his muscles. Such a fierce tackle action has long been enough for him to be sent off five or six times. Yes, but the referee didn't send him off until he made a foul that was not enough to get a red card. Maybe Herning wanted to balance the situation between the two sides in this way, but I have to say, His scale of enforcement is very questionable."

"When a normal referee enforces a team's game, his style may be strict or loose, but at least he treats both teams equally. However, the Herning referee's law enforcement standards in the game have repeatedly undergone inexplicable changes. I have to say, As a veteran referee, Herning can still make such mistakes that no novice referee would make... He is simply a disgrace to the international referee community!"

If it is said that some media have given UEFA a little face, then the English media have not given UEFA any face at all. Other media are still rationally analyzing various mistakes in the game, but the English media But no matter, even if it is the FA, these British tabloids are slanderous every day, let alone UEFA?

"Shady! Completely shady!"

"As a veteran referee, it is impossible for Herning to make so many mistakes in such a crucial game! Not to mention insisting on his thief-like attitude despite the boos and threats of the fans We have reason to suspect that this is UEFA's additional means to avoid the Champions League final, the Premier League is dominant, and to avoid repeating last year's game!"

"This is not the first time that UEFA has made a move that is beneficial to Barcelona and at the same time harmful to Chelsea. In the past Chelsea under Mourinho in the European war, they once appealed against Mourinho. In turn, give the Chelsea manager a one-match ban. Maybe it’s time for our Premier League team to try to develop art football. Look! Isn’t Barcelona benefiting from this? Maybe UEFA just prefers art flow?”

"Congratulations to Herning! He successfully killed Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and sent Barcelona to the final!"

These fueling reports further ignited the anger of Chelsea fans. A large number of Chelsea fans "worked together" to find out the home address of the referee and sent him countless death threats.In the end, the referee left England with great difficulty under the heavy protection of the British police.

However, the catastrophe brought to Chelsea by this game did not end there.

Chelsea's core midfielder, Cyril Slade, was hospitalized due to a muscle strain. According to the doctor's conservative estimate, he will be absent from the game for at least a month in the future; With two yellow cards in hand, he was suspended for the game.Although this punishment is only for European games and cannot involve the Premier League and the FA Cup, it also dealt a serious blow to Chelsea's overall morale.

The British media has predicted countless times that Chelsea will be devastated after a certain blow, and their predictions have also failed countless times.However, this time, when everyone's eyes were still on the tragedy that happened at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, one of the parties involved, suddenly ushered in a full-scale collapse.

Chelsea, who returned to the league, immediately suffered a five-game losing streak, dropped to fifth in the league ranking, and was directly eliminated by Liverpool in the FA Cup. It can be said that the three fronts lost hope of winning the championship at the same time. Abramovich, who was dissatisfied with being out of the Champions League, was furious, just as he said to Grant at the beginning-"If you don't win the championship, get out of class."

This time, facing Chelsea's current coach Scolari, Abramovich once again raised the knife in his hand without hesitation.

In the second round of Premier League No.30, after Chelsea lost 2:1 away to their old rival Arsenal, Chelsea's press executive announced the dismissal of head coach Felipe Scolari at the same time.

This stadium called Stamford Bridge, after sending away Mourinho and Grant one after another, sent away a world-class coach again.

The core players were injured, the atmosphere in the locker room was sluggish, the head coach was sacked by the boss again after less than a year, the Champions League and the FA Cup were eliminated, and the league could not even keep the top five. There is even a further downward trend.

Most importantly, after sending Scolari away, where should they find the next head coach now that the season is not over yet?

Who will Abramovich turn to for Chelsea?At this time, most of the famous coaches are in charge of their own affairs. Few of them are idle at home. Is there any famous coach in the world who can take over Chelsea here?Abramovich won't find another head coach with no honor, right?While Chelsea fans waited anxiously, they ushered in the famous Dutch coach Guus Hiddink.

At this time, Hiddink was actually serving as the coach of the Russian national team, but the reason why this famous coach agreed to serve as the coach of the Russian national team was also related to Abramovich.At this moment, Chelsea encountered difficulties, and Abramovich was struggling to find a head coach, so he immediately set his sights on Hiddink.

Abramovich is willing to pay wages, and also agrees that he will serve as the coach of Russia and Chelsea. Hiddink hesitated again and again, but he still did not refuse the request of the sponsor, and agreed to temporarily serve as Chelsea's interim coach to help Chelsea through this period of difficulty.

Originally, there were still many fans who were controversial about Abramovich’s temporary change of coach, but soon, a series of performances of the new coach Guus Hiddink quickly proved that the famous coach is worthy of being a famous coach—the already eliminated Champions League and FA Although there is no way out of the World Cup, the head coach brought Chelsea back to the road to victory and led Chelsea back to third in the league.

Judging from the number of games remaining in the current league and the desperate stability of Manchester United, which ranks first, Chelsea has basically lost hope of winning the league. Dink is still willing to take over Chelsea at this time and lead Chelsea to regain the Champions League qualification, which is already very grateful.

On May 2009, 5, Italy, Rome, Olympic Stadium, Barcelona won the 27/2 European Champions Cup with a score of 0:2008, without any suspense over Manchester United.

"The champion of the European Cup in the 2008/2009 season is Barcelona! Congratulations to Barcelona! This is the third time Barcelona has reached the top of Europe after 1992 and 2006! Counting the La Liga champion and the King's Cup champion, this will be Barcelona's history. The first triple crown! Throughout the game, their performance was very good, leaving no chance for Manchester United..."

When the commentator started the final concluding speech, the podium on the side of the stadium was gradually built up. After 1 minute, all the players in Barcelona will walk up to the podium one by one, take away their own gold coins, and then Hold up the trophy that countless people have dreamed of for many years.

Cyril was not there.

Because of his capriciousness in the Champions League semi-final, he was forced to be put in the hospital by the team doctor Cyrus, and he was not released from the hospital even though his mouth was worn out.When the commentator live on TV announced that Barcelona had won the championship, he was sitting on the hospital bed, lowering his head and peeling a big red apple.

The live channel he watched belongs to England, and the English commentators have nothing good to say about Barcelona's pride at the moment——

"Congratulations to Barcelona for winning the championship. Maybe they can consider making a replica and miniature version of the Big Ears Cup for the Norwegian referee. After all, this is the direct assistant who helped them win the championship."

Cyril's right hand holding the fruit knife trembled invisibly, and the thin skin that had been deliberately cut into circles was cut in half, and fell silently into the trash can.

Shen Wei leaned on the chair beside her and took a nap. She has been busy taking care of Cyril for the past month, and she was too tired after a busy day today. Now she fell into a deep sleep, so naturally she didn't notice Son's abnormality.

I don't know whether it was intentional or accidental, the camera on TV suddenly fell on Manchester United's number one star. The 2-0 score made Manchester United lose their temper, but it does not mean that the players are willing to lose.Compared with Messi's high-profile performance in this game, Cristiano's performance is indeed mediocre. For Cristiano, who aims to defend the Champions League, it is undoubtedly a blow.

Until this year, Manchester United defended the league championship without any risk, but they couldn't calm down the waves in his heart.

The following awards ceremony was not televised – to be precise, it was not televised live in the UK.In the two games against Barcelona, ​​Manchester United, who lost directly to Barcelona, ​​and Chelsea, who were eliminated by Barcelona in a way that couldn't be more aggrieved, are both Premier League teams. Interested in awards?

Now seeing Barcelona win the championship, among other things, the Chelsea fans in London are probably already blowing up!

Because they were busy with the league before, the number of fans who sent death threats to Herning was a little less, but looking at it now, this year's Champions League champion turned out to be Barcelona!This made the Chelsea fans crazy. Even if the champion was Manchester United, they would feel better, but it happened to be Barcelona!

With the help of the referee, the guy who barely advanced, what qualifications does he have to win the Champions League? !

The result of this game directly angered a small number of extreme Chelsea fans. Some Chelsea fans even publicly stated on the Internet that they would set up a group with the goal of killing Herning...

When the whole of London was in a commotion because of this series of incidents, the ward where Cyril was located was peaceful.

When he first entered the hospital, many teammates came to see him one after another. After the busy season, they gradually came less and less.Of course, this does not mean that they have forgotten Cyril. In fact, until the end of the 2008/2009 season, many players came to the hospital to see him intermittently during the holidays, but not so frequently.

When Cristiano opened the door and came in, Cyril was the only one in the ward.

The young man sat alone on the hospital bed, with his body half-turned, staring intently at the sky outside the window, until the door creaked before turning his head.

"I was thinking today that it's time for you to come too."

His face was calm, and he didn't look pale because of the period of hospitalization. On the contrary, perhaps because of being taken care of, his face showed a unique color of health. When he turned his head to look at Cristiano , with a faint smile, looking in good spirits.

Even though Cristiano himself was a frequent visitor to this ward during this period of time, he was relieved to see his lover regain his former spirit at last, but he didn't say anything.He walked to the side of the bed in a few steps, suddenly stretched out his arms, and hugged him silently.

As if knowing what he was thinking in his heart, Cyril obediently let him hug him like a koala, and the two of them kept silent for a while before hearing Cristiano say: "I'm going to Real Madrid."

He said "will", not "want".

There was no surprise on Cyril's face, as if he knew that the other party would make such a decision, he only asked softly: "Decided?"

"Decided."

"Although Manchester United lost to Chelsea this year, your strength is actually not bad. It can even be said that it is quite strong." Cyril tilted his head slightly, and the corners of his lips curled into a slight arc: "When you were at Manchester United, at least you could Into the semi-finals of the Champions League. But if you go to Real Madrid, whether you can enter the quarter-finals may be an unknown.”

Cristiano let go of him, and looked at him calmly: "I know."

Cyril then smiled.

Cristiano suddenly remembered what he saw when he rushed to the ward immediately after learning about the semi-finals of the Champions League after the match that day.

Cyril has always been a person who does not show his emotions, especially when such emotions are similar to showing his vulnerable side, Cyril will restrain them more cleanly.On the road, Cristiano himself kept thinking about how he would feel if he encountered such a situation in the game.

Maybe it will be like the European Cup in 04, crying like a cry.If you are more impulsive, you may say something that should not be said in front of the media, which will lead to some suspension punishment.No matter how bad it is, it will be unbearably uncomfortable.

But when he opened the door of the ward that day, what he saw at a glance was a Cyril who couldn't be quieter.

He just sat there quietly like that, thinking about his own affairs quietly, maybe it was the game, maybe it was something else.

It's hard to say what kind of feeling it was, maybe it was intuition, maybe it was the understanding of the same type of players, or the tacit understanding between lovers. At that moment, Cristiano suddenly understood Cyril's choice.

Just like at this moment, Cristiano calmly told him that he was going to Real Madrid, and the other party also easily understood.

Will you stay at Chelsea?

Cristiano didn't ask Cyril such a question, because he got the answer he wanted a few days ago.

***

"...After successively winning the La Liga championship, the King's Cup championship and the European Champions Cup, Barcelona led by Guardiola won the Spanish Super Cup, the European Super Cup and the World Club Champions Cup. , Achieved an unprecedented six championships! Became the first to win all the championships the club participated in in a full year!..."

"...A few days ago, Real Madrid reached an agreement with AC Milan and Manchester United respectively. Kaka, the winner of the Golden Globe in 07, and Ronaldo, the winner of the Golden Globe in 08, both decided to transfer to Real Madrid..."

The news on the TV is still being broadcast continuously, and the news can be said to be more explosive than the last.

At this time, Cyril's injury is almost healed, and naturally he has returned to his apartment in London. Although he is turning on the TV at this moment, his attention is obviously not on the TV, but on the communication with the person on the other end of the phone. .

"Is Mr Hiddink refusing to stay at Chelsea next season?"

"Yes." Lampard's voice quickly came from the other end of the phone, and the tone of the Blues deputy team was full of worry at this time: "Abramovich intends to give him a three-year contract, but Mr. Hiddink thinks It is too tiring to coach the national team and the club at the same time, so I declined Abramovich's kindness."

In other words, Chelsea, who just got a famous coach, is about to fall into the worry of "where is the head coach" again.

Before Cyril here could respond, Lampard over there continued: "However, I don't think we need to worry too much... Two days ago, Mr. Ancelotti just terminated his contract with AC Milan. .”

Cyril was slightly taken aback, and also felt that this possibility was very high. Abramovich has been interested in Ancelotti for not a day or two. There have been news about Chelsea and Ancelotti last year, but the other party is in AC Milan. Life is not bad, so I declined Abramovich's kindness, but now that Ancelotti has terminated his contract with AC Milan, the possibility of him coming to Chelsea is still very high.

"Also..." Speaking of this, Lampard was silent for a while before continuing: "Barack, Joe Cole, Carvalho, Belletti and Deco are all planning to leave Chelsea this summer break."

Cyril was silent for a while.

This is actually a normal thing.

No player would be willing to stay in a team that has never won a championship. It is understandable that the players went their separate ways due to their own choices.Not everyone will choose to stay when the team is at a low point.

There's nothing fussy about, or incomprehensible about, either.

"I see." Cyril finally said softly.

There was silence in response to him.

After a while, just when Cyril thought that Lampard had something to leave temporarily, the other party's voice suddenly came from the other end of the phone: "What were you listening to just now? I seem to have heard some other voice."

Cyril looked up and scanned the room, and finally his eyes stayed on the TV that was turned on. When he realized this, he immediately understood what the other party was worried about: "TV news."

"what?"

Cyril explained patiently: "The news is broadcasting on TV, about Barcelona's six-time champion and the transfer of Real Madrid." He said this very naturally, as if the two teams he mentioned were not the same as him. There is no relationship like that.

"Then what do you think?"

"What do you think?" Cyril was slightly taken aback, and said casually: "Well, do you think Florentino is quite powerful? His superstar policy is indeed good and bad for Real Madrid, but it is undeniable that he does He is an excellent chairman - you see, when the Champions League just ended, everyone was still discussing Barcelona's six crowns, but now when the transfer news of Real Madrid comes out, apart from the Catalans, there are also Who is thinking about Barcelona's six crowns?"

The audience is forgetful. If they want to suppress a piece of news, they only need to throw out a more explosive news.

"Do you like Real Madrid?"

"It's okay," Cyril thought for a while, and replied seriously: "Actually, I personally appreciate Manchester United a little more."

Lampard: "..." If he still can't hear that Cyril is deliberately teasing him at this time, then there is something wrong with his IQ.After realizing this, the usually good-tempered deputy of the blue army suddenly felt helpless. He hesitated whether he should spread the word out and explain clearly to the other party, but Cyril seemed to know what he wanted to ask, and suddenly spoke Said: "It's okay."

Lampard: "What...doesn't matter?"

Cyril stood up, walked to the TV table, and switched on the TV that was still broadcasting the news: "It doesn't matter whoever leaves."

……

At eleven o'clock in the evening, Shen Wei just finished cleaning the living room.

In the past few days, Cyril seemed extremely quiet, and when communicating with others, he was as gentle and restrained as usual. Due to the sensitivity of a mother, Shen Wei's heart was full of worries.Now she hesitated alone for a moment, then turned and went upstairs.

When she cautiously opened the door a little, the room was pitch black, and it was so quiet that only slight breathing could be heard.She wasn't sure if Cyril was asleep or awake, but the window near the table was wide open, and there was still wind blowing in from time to time.

The summer night wind is actually not a big deal, but thinking of Cyril's unhealthy body, Shen Wei hesitated for a while, and walked over quietly, intending to close the window.

However, just as she stretched out her right hand and gently pulled the half-opened glass window, there was another distinct chill, which slid down the sky to the depths of her palm.

Shen Wei looked up in astonishment.

It's raining.

The author has something to say: Happy Dragon Boat Festival~

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