[football] walk side by side

5.

About Slade, about Chelsea, in fact, I have a lot of sensational things to say.

For example, in that year, Chelsea was forced to a dead end by time and foreign invasion.Another example, being as proud as Slade, under what kind of pressure, looking at the tears at Stamford Bridge, standing stubbornly in place.For another example, when the Blues players returned to the locker room after the award ceremony in 2011, when he closed his eyes, he looked silent and tired.

I could talk to you about Slade in many ways, about his athletic prowess, about his tenacity or stubbornness.He single-handedly overturned Barcelona's entire defense line at Wembley Stadium, and in one of the most important Champions League finals, he took the initiative to kick a penalty kick that might directly determine the result of the game.

The championship is very important, but to Slade, some things are more important than the championship itself.

He was not devoutly loyal to Chelsea, nor was he stupid or naive.But Slade, who is so clear-headed and calm, who can best distinguish between gains and losses, accompanied Chelsea through the darkest years.

6.

If Porto is the beginning of Slade letting go of his burdens and letting go of his restraints, and Chelsea has witnessed Slade's stumbling growth, then Real Madrid has witnessed his increasingly perfect, invincible pinnacle and legend.

During this period, Slade has matured both technically and morally.

Throughout his decades of career, Er Ya is as elegant as he is, never having disputes with other teams or players such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, and never bothering to make a line defense on the court.His defense was rock solid, yet graceful and poised.His offense is as sharp as a razor's edge, yet gorgeous and eye-catching.

He can attack the team like a forward, can lead the overall situation as the brain of the midfielder, and can also be like a decisive and fierce defender, cutting off the possibility of opponents scoring goals.

Slade, who has passed the attention of thousands of people, experienced the abyss of hopelessness, and tasted all the unpredictable things in the world, finally reunited with his beloved teacher and tacit teammates at the Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, and ushered in the most glorious years of his career.

7.

In 2012, La Liga, European Champions Cup, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, World Club Super Cup, five crowns.

In 2013, tied with Barcelona in 2009, with the glory of six crowns, the dynasty belonging to Real Madrid officially came.

In 2014, the European Cup, the Copa del Rey, and... the World Cup.Since then, Slade has fully realized the grand slam of his career, club and national team level.

In 2015, La Liga, Copa del Rey, double crown.

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It is undeniable that in Real Madrid, Slade can be said to have got everything that any player wants, but over the years, I always think that the peak moment of Slade's career is not the one of Real Madrid's seven crowns. Night, but that rainy night in London many years ago.

Even if Slade won the championship at Chelsea in those years, it is actually not as good as a fraction of Real Madrid.

The Slade of the Real Madrid period was far better than the Slade of the Chelsea period. However, what I can't forget in my heart is still the Stamford Bridge Stadium many years ago. The one who has fallen on the grass, but is trying to climb up. Wake up, gentle yet stubborn boy.

However, at this moment, when he was kneeling on the pitch and gently kissing the lawn of the Bernabéu, I seemed to have crossed time and saw that in the much-anticipated Champions League final, he single-handedly tore up the entire Barcelona road. Chelsea boy in defense.

Time flies and the years change.

And he's still standing there.

【2024.5 Update】

I don't know if anyone else can see it... To be honest, I didn't intend to update it. After all, it has been more than three years since Slade retired, but my mood is too complicated now, and I really can't complain.

A long time ago, I discussed with my friends what Slade would do after retiring. At that time, we still lamented that a person like Slade with high skill, high emotional intelligence and good looks, whether he is a club executive, team head coach, or It should be a good choice to enter the entertainment industry... It turns out that both of us are broken...

Yesterday we went to Porto for a visit (tour) at public expense, who do you think we saw?That's right, it's Slade!Because I had never heard of Slade coaching Porto, I took it for granted that Slade should have entered the management of Porto, and we had a few chats at that time.

When I said "Many midfielders choose to coach the team after retiring, why did Mr. Slade give up continuing his football career as a head coach and choose to enter the team's management", Slade still told me Smiled, until the Porto staff told me afterwards that not long ago, Slade was elected with a full vote in the Portuguese Football Association chairman election. He came to Porto because he had a business to discuss with the chairman, not the management of the team. layer……

Hmm... I might be a big fool [embarrassed yet polite smile.jpg]

【2028.5 Update】

Sorry everyone I'm back!While I know many of you probably already know this, I'll say it anyway - yes, as of today, Slade is the Chief Referee of the FIFA Referees Committee.

Some friends may not understand what this position represents. I can only tell you that this is a proper position with real power, which is related to referees. It has a considerable amount of appointment power in the appointment of referees in the World Cup, Champions League and other large-scale competitions. The kind... Thinking about it carefully, Slade is probably the best player of his generation after retiring, right?In contrast, what kind of head coach, the top management of the team, is nothing at all...

**Comment Area**

#A

My first football love [tears]

#B

I will never forget the scene of winning the championship at 11, which can be called peerless.

Kudos to Slade.

#C

May you leave half your life and return as a teenager.

Since then, I have been missing like a horse, and I have not stopped since I left.

#D

Favorite player, none of them.

#E

Goodbye, my favorite boy.

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#F

Think about the scene at that time, hahahahaha forgive me for not being able to help but laugh out loud!

#G

With Slade's status in Portuguese football and Ronaldo's lack of interest in this aspect, it seems that there is nothing surprising about Slade being the chairman of the Portuguese Football Association...

#B

It's a bit of a surprise, I always thought Slade would choose to coach a team.I really didn't expect him to be interested in the Football Association.

#D

To be honest, no matter if it is a national football team or a foreign one, I have never had a good impression of the Football Association. However, my favorite player has entered the industry I hate the most... I have mixed feelings.

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#A

Saw your feature on Football Weekly!I didn’t expect there to be an update here hahaha, I don’t feel much about these, I just feel that he is worthy of my male god, after so many years, he is still so good-looking [heart]

#B

This is a bit powerful. Although many people use their national football association as a springboard to step up to the FIFA or something, Slade's speed is really terrifying, and I admire it.

#L

So, is this the reason why Sasa was divided into the death group for the fourth time in the Champions League... Should I say that Slade deserves to be a Real Madrid legend?The abuse of private power is beautiful, I am convinced.

#Z

Don't be stupid, Slade is the referee committee, what does the Champions League group have to do with him?

#M

No, I said, did you forget that Slade was booed by the Bernabéu fans for half a year because he was too gentle to Barcelona?Can the penalty kick at Wembley Stadium be regarded as not happening?To be fair, have you ever seen Slade spray any team or player in his entire career?It can't be Slade who is doing favoritism, okay?What's more, it is not a department at all.Do you blame me for your bad character?

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The author has something to say: If there are no accidents, this is the truth. The last chapter.