[football] walk side by side

Cyril returned to Porto the day after the game between Manchester United and Sunderland.

During the remaining few days of vacation during the winter break, Cyril put all his thoughts on studying—yes, studying.

Regarding this point, it is actually the result of discussions between Cyril and Jorge.First of all, it is certain that no matter what results Porto achieves this season (everything that has been done so far is good enough), Cyril will transfer and leave after the end of this season, and at the same time apply for the university where the transferred team is located law department.

However, university is not what you say you can take the exam. Even though Cyril himself is a relatively talented person in academics, it is by no means easy to get into an excellent university.

Therefore, taking advantage of the few days left in the winter break, Cyril simply buried himself in the pile of books and devoted himself to self-study until the start of the second half of the season.

……

For Porto fans, the 2003/2004 season is also a brilliant season not lost to the 2002/2003 season.

First of all, currently in the Portuguese Super League, they are seven points ahead of the No.2 Sporting Lisbon. Considering the incredible "steadiness" Porto has shown since last season, Porto can almost directly declare the success of defending the league champion.

In the Portuguese Cup, Porto easily entered the final, and Sporting Lisbon, who also entered the final, will compete with them for the Portuguese Cup championship.

But the Porto fans don't care about this at this time. After Porto defeated Guimaraes 3-0 perfectly and easily scored a three-pointer again, the hearts of all Porto fans have already flown to five days later, what will happen soon In the European match against Premier League Manchester United at the Antas Stadium.

While the Porto fans were waiting for the game with great expectations, some bad news suddenly appeared in the Portuguese and British media newspapers:

"Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard is very fond of Anderson Deco, Porto's core midfielder may move to Barcelona."

"Rijkaard: You said Anderson Deco? I think he is a very professional player. He rarely causes trouble for the team outside the field. Even on the field, he has always been silent. Working hard for the team. Barcelona have a lot of good players now, but if you can get Anderson Deco ... if it is possible, then why not?"

Before the Porto fans could tell the truth of this news, several news of the same weight were released:

"The Premier League team Liverpool claims to be very interested in Porto coach Jose Mourinho. They hope to invite the Portuguese coach as soon as possible. The Liverpool board believes that the Portuguese coach will be able to lead Liverpool to the top."

Inter Milan chairman Moratti also said in an interview: "Mourinho is an excellent coach. I believe his unique personality will definitely bring different colors and surprises to the current Inter Milan. If there is an opportunity to cooperate—I believe we will be able to cooperate happily.”

At the same time, Ebert, who had photographed Cyril in Manchester earlier, also threw out his results. Based on a few photos of the airport and the stands of the Old Trafford Stadium, the reporter gave full play Writing an "analysis" of his own imagination, he put it this way in his column:

"Just before Christmas, I witnessed at the airport the Porto player Cyril Slade who was traveling from Porto to Manchester. The person who picked him up was his U21 teammate C-Ronaldo in the national team. Of course, as we all know, C-Ronaldo Cyril Slade and Cyril Slade are already very good friends, and it seems that there is nothing strange between friends visiting each other during the winter break. Saw Cyril Slade. Not only that, he was even wearing a Red Devils training jacket!"

"The West Stand is a stand for diehard fans of the Red Devils. Of course, Cyril Slade himself cannot get a ticket here. Obviously, this ticket was given to him by C-Ronaldo himself. So now comes the problem : Around this kind of Christmas, it should be spent with family. Why did Cyril Slade choose to go to Manchester, watch a Manchester United game, and even sit in the fans of Manchester United superior?"

"The reason is simple: because Cyril Slade's agent has negotiated with the Manchester United club, the Porto midfielder is about to transfer to the Red Devils Manchester United. The ticket is obviously given to Cyril Slade deliberately by Manchester United. It is to let him understand the strength of Manchester United in advance, so that he can better cooperate with his future teammates."

"Since this season, it has been an open secret that Manchester United lacks an organizing midfielder. Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has also clearly expressed his interest in Cyril Slade. In this way, it can also explain Cyril Slade very well. That's why De will spend Christmas in Manchester."

In addition to such a large narrative statement, Ebert also accompanied his paragraphs with corresponding pictures, making this report more credible: After all, Cyril Slade was in Manchester United training. It is also true that the clothes appeared in the stands of diehard fans.

In fact, since Porto won the minor treble last season, the news surrounding the transfer of Porto players and head coaches has never stopped. The tabloids that love to fabricate fake news, Porto fans take a look, and it's over.

But this time is different.

Although Ebert's report came from the "Daily Mirror", which is equally as credible, his photo was directly placed there.The transfer news of Deco and Mourinho, although there is no credible evidence, was published by highly credible newspapers.

Entertainment newspapers and serious sports newspapers are completely different things. The former will only follow all kinds of news that can increase sales. Regardless of whether it is true or not, sales are king.The latter will only cautiously issue corresponding reports after confirming the authenticity of the news.

Therefore, when such reports appeared in the newspapers, Porto fans really panicked.

Without Mourinho, without Deco, without Cyril... What else is there to play in this game!And the next game is the European game against Manchester United. Now that there are such rumors, isn't this a blow to the morale of the Porto players?

The Porto players were jumping anxiously, and the leaders of several fan organizations were also considering whether to go to the place where the players lived and ask them not to leave in the internal communication. At the same time, a small number of fans watched this calmly Everything happened, and by the way, I expressed my views in a certain corner of the forum:

"Actually, I think... If there is no accident, Cyril will definitely leave Porto, but it is not certain whether he will go to Manchester United or not. Who stipulates that Christmas can only be seen to see the performance of the future club? Maybe they just go What about friends? Some reporters should not think too much."

"Not necessarily Manchester United 1, why is it so complicated to simply date some journalists?"

"Dating hahahaha, so many people go upstairs, I will convince you!"

"No, no, no, please don't make up your mind and cry, can't you leave a little life for the Mourinho..."

"Wake up upstairs, Musi is a cult!! You should return to the right path as soon as possible, you will be abused if you do this, I tell you _(:3J∠)_"

……

Cyril didn't take these rumors to heart.

In his opinion, these news are no different from the previous ones, they are completely nonsense, and there is no need to answer them at all, until he was four days away from the match with Manchester United, he suddenly received a call from Germany. Section's phone number:

"Are you going to Manchester United?"

Cyril asked back: "Are you going to Barcelona?"

Deco, however, was silent.

It was only then that Cyril realized that what the media said was true—although he had known for a long time that after achieving certain results for Porto’s first team, it was inevitable that they would go their separate ways. In front of him, Cyril was still in a daze.

"when are we leaving?"

"Of course after the end of this season." Deco said without hesitation. He wanted to ask you a question, but before the words reached his mouth, he felt that there was no need for this question at all, and then he realized that the call itself was meaningless. The two Fighting side by side during the season is enough for them to understand each other's style - it is still unknown where the road to the Champions League will go, and why would they choose to leave halfway?

Cyril was silent for a while, because he suddenly thought of a question.

I think these news are harmless, but this idea itself is a bit taken for granted. For me who knows the truth, these transfer news can be forgotten at a glance, but what about the other players in the Porto first team?

In many cases, besides finances, league status and other factors that can affect a player's confidence in the club, there are also teammates.The news thrown by the media may be nothing on the surface, but it is bound to have a certain impact on the morale of other Porto players.

When a team does not have a main player, unless the head coach can find a new and equally good replacement, even other players who are not on the cusp of the storm, it is easy to worry about the future of the club and worry about it. Uneasy, and then chose to transfer and leave.

Therefore, even if the players of Porto's first team clearly understand that even if Cyril, Deco, Mourinho and others leave, it will be a matter of next season, but the players' hearts will still be shaken to a certain extent, and they will worry about themselves. Whether he should transfer next season, or even his own professional future.

When the players start to have distracting thoughts, the upcoming game at the Antas Stadium is bound to be Manchester United who came from afar to give Porto a heavy blow!

But this is by no means what Cyril wants to see.

For the UEFA Champions League game in four days, and to go further in the UEFA Champions League this season... It seems that I must find a time to have an open and honest talk with my teammates.