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The concept of the Italian National Derby was only proposed by Ming Kee Brera in the 60s.

What kind of era was the 60s?

That was the era of Inter Milan and Juventus duo hegemony.That was the great international era that Inter Milan fans were thinking about.At that time, Juventus had become the first team with 10 crowns in the history of Serie A, and a star was always embroidered on the jersey.

Brera proposed the "Italian Derby", comparing the two teams that have never been relegated in the history of Serie A until the outbreak of the Calciopoli incident at the national level, and also allowed the Nerazzurri and Bianconeri to compete in the next few days. Every ten years of confrontation has given special meaning.

And the upcoming national derby has even more special significance. Both sides are chasing each other in the standings and are the most powerful contenders for the league championship

Inter Milan, which currently occupies the top of the standings, is 4 points ahead of Juventus. If Juventus wins this game, the difference between the two sides will be reduced to 1 point. If Inter Milan wins at home, the difference between the two sides will become 7 points.

So this is a game worth "6 points" in Veronica's mouth.

Whoever loses this game will further lose the initiative to compete for the championship.

What kind of team is Juventus now?

In one sentence, it is like the sky

In the last season, Juventus defeated Ajax in the 9596 season and won the Champions League for the second time. In the 9697 season, Juventus reached the final again and lost to Dortmund.

In Rafael's memory, in this season, that is, in the 9798 season, Juventus will once again break into the Champions League final, unfortunately losing to Real Madrid.

Entering the Champions League finals for three consecutive years, with one championship and two Asian results, is naturally one of the most powerful teams in this era.In addition to successively entering the finals in the European War, Juventus is definitely the most powerful championship team in the league. It is an opponent that any team that wants to compete for the championship will not underestimate.

At this time, the coach of Juventus is "Silver Fox" Lippi.

The top cards are "Prince Zebra" Del Piero and Zidane, whom Raphael is thinking about.

Unlike Veron, Mendieta, and Rui Costa who made Rafael slightly regret before, Zidane was born in June 72 and is 6 years old this year. He is at the peak of his life.

The strongest team is here.

The strongest opponent has

This is the game Raphael has been waiting for

Veronica knew it, and so did Curly.It's just that Aimar is much more unconvinced than his sister's encouragement, because he only hopes that Raphael's opponent is himself.

Raphael only responded with two words: "Work hard"

There is still a long way to go for Aimar's road to becoming a strong player. Zidane, who has entered the Mediterranean state with his hairstyle at the age of 25, is one of Rafael's most anticipated opponents

The midfield composed of Zidane, Davis and Conte has also become the midfielder he most wants to explode after Real Madrid

Raphael is full of confidence, in fact his confidence is bursting

Others are full of confidence and will definitely accept interviews with reporters and express their feelings, but Inter Milan’s squad leader is too lazy to push back in public, but he doesn’t mind pretending to be pushy in front of some people

Like some world-class midfielders he knows.

So the night before the game day, he texted Redondo, "Look out for tomorrow's game, you'll thank me."

In addition, he didn't forget to send a message to Rivaldo and the flamboyant Jaminia. He didn't pretend to be aggressive, but just reminded them to watch the game.

Among the three text messages, Rivaldo simply replied with an "ok", and Jaminia babbled a lot, roughly meaning don't pretend, people walk by the river, how can you not wet your shoes and you will be embarrassing tomorrow I must laugh at you to death

Redondo has fully proved that Argentines are better than Brazilians

"Looking forward to your performance, waiting for your triumph."

In fact, Redondo did have time to pay attention to this game, because he was injured and will continue to be injured for two weeks.His injury also makes Real Madrid's league journey this season not optimistic.

But for Redondo, who has always been prone to injuries, the best news is that he has not suffered from old diseases since he underwent knee surgery.

Attention is attention, but the most literary figure in history looked down at the text message, just like seeing it for the first time, and laughed again at the young, unrestrained and proud that could not be concealed between the lines.

yes again.

Because Redondo never thought that Raphael would have such a side, like a child who begged for attention and praise.

But he is obviously better than anyone else, more dazzling than anyone else.

Redondo has been following him since his debut and has been following him until now.It's just that from the initial care of the seniors to the juniors, it has gradually turned into appreciation and even admiration for Raphael.He admired Raphael, whether it was his talent or the character hidden under his appearance and talent.

To put it more clearly, Redondo appreciates Raphael, not only for football, but also for his independent soul. 1

Raphael performed a coquettish operation, and fell asleep soundly after the operation, allowing his body to completely relax.

The next day he got up so energetic that Juan, the cooks and the bodyguards all stared at him, and Rafael didn't care.

At breakfast time, Juan couldn't resist asking "Rafa, are you looking forward to this game"

Raphael thought for a while, and rarely smiled and said, "I regard it as the Champions League final. It can also be my World Cup final."

Juan looked at him for a few seconds before slowly nodding, feeling very sad.

Game day is at night, and we don't meet until 4:[-] pm.

Juan was included in the big list today and has the hope of playing, but this hope is very slim.Because he is currently competing with Pirlo for a substitute spot, and the old Robson usually chooses Pirlo.

Raphael's advice to him is to continue to work hard. Pirlo is older than Juan and has better physical fitness. Before Juan can make up for his physical shortcomings, it is also a good choice to seize the only substitute opportunities.Insufficient physical fitness, even if you choose to rent, in addition to going to the second-tier team, it is difficult to guarantee the main position.

When they arrived at the locker room of the home team, several teammates had already arrived.Raphael greeted them and began to change clothes.

When he was dressed, Zanetti came over with yerba mate and handed him the straw.

Usually when Argentines drink yerba mate, they hold the cup in one hand and the pot in the other.

The reason is, of course, that the drinking method of yerba mate tea is not suitable for pouring too much water, and this tea is not for one person to drink, but likes to drink it in turn, and everyone uses the same straw.

Naturally, Rafael would not accept sharing a straw with others. He had his own reasons to prevent infection such as colds.

Zanetti didn't believe this reason, but as a good old man "you can even bully him", he still prepared a sterling silver yerba mate tea cup and sterling silver straw for Raphael.

Every game day, Zanetti brings his own set and an extra set for him

If that wasn't love, it wasn't love for the Argentine.

After Raphael took two sips, Zanetti stroked his hair with a smile and said, "Play well, I really want to win today."

Raphael raised his eyebrows and glanced at him, knowing that it was because of the talk before the game.

For a game with top-level traffic like the national derby, there is not a round of debates between active players, retired celebrities, and the coaches of both sides before the game.

Raphael usually adopts the "three noes" principle of not participating, not responding, and not caring about this kind of pre-match talk.

Some media think that he has a low profile that is different from this age, but Rafael knows that he is just too lazy to care about it.

Because he is basically equivalent to the next captain of Inter Milan. Since he does not end up, someone has to wipe his ass. Who is the candidate?

Ronaldo, Zanetti.

The former is because it is one of the club's two big cards, and the latter is because it is the candidate for the next vice captain, that is, the unlucky ghost who will wipe Raphael's ass for a long time in the future.

Ronaldo likes it or not. In addition, although Zanetti is naturally good-natured, he is only 24 years old this year. He is still a young man full of vigor. It is normal for him to be angry occasionally.

Raphael nodded generously, and he agreed.

Zanetti smiled again, his big eyes narrowed.

Simeone took another yerba mate cup and sipped it, and then Almeida took it over.

In the last round, Simeone was shuffled and suspended for one game, which was equivalent to one less round of play. He hadn't played for almost a month, and his feet were itchy to death.

There were more and more people in the locker room, but Raphael was still huddled in his own corner, nibbling on the dark chocolate that Bergomi gave him.

At this moment, a white figure appeared in their locker room. Everyone raised their heads and found that it was "Prince Zebra" Piero.

Piero came to the Inter Milan locker room and naturally received special courtesy.Bergomi walked towards the junior of the national team immediately, and had a few jokes with him, and Bergomi looked at Rafael in surprise.

Bergomi had guessed what Del Piero would do, but the answer definitely did not include the option of exchanging jerseys with Rafael on the day Ronaldo showed off the golden ball

But that's what Piero came for.

Bergomi looked at Piero who was smiling all over his face, and couldn't tell what it was like for a while, and called out "Rafa"

Raphael, who was chewing chocolate, looked up, and Bergomi smiled, "Boy, Alai asked you to exchange jerseys, hurry up."

Without saying a word, Raphael handed the half-eaten chocolate to Juan, took the handkerchief he pulled out from somewhere and wiped his mouth, then walked towards the captain, and nodded to Piero without asking why It was the exchange of jerseys before the game, not after the game, he simply took off the jersey and handed it to Del Piero.

Although Juventus is a team with a dark history and a lot of slots, Del Piero, as the "Zebra Prince" and the current Golden Boy of Real Madrid and the future "Lord of the Rings" Raul, are both double walls in football. His character is as good as his game.

Del Piero also took off his jersey. Seeing Rafael handing over the jersey without speaking, he smiled and said, "I should wish you good luck, but we are opponents today. See you in the game, Rafa."

Raphael nodded, his appearance was as cool as ever in the eyes of his teammates.

Bergomi ruffles his hair and urges him to hurry up and change his jersey.

This small episode brought some special atmosphere to the dressing room. Everyone knows the significance of Del Piero to Juventus, and today Juventus's No. 10 found their No. 10 to exchange jerseys before the game.

Raphael changed into a jersey and put it on, took the unfinished chocolate and continued to nibble.It wasn't until Mourinho clapped their hands at the door and called them out to warm up that he ate the big piece of chocolate and drank a few sips of water.

Bergomi grabbed Rafael's jersey before he was about to go out.

Rafael looked at the captain, and saw the old captain smiling and said, "Boy, play well today, do you understand?"

Rafael

I don't know, I definitely think you guys are gambling

The author has something to say 1 Redondo's appreciation of Rafa is actually, to some extent, Dong Ge's self-identity and self-appreciation.He likes Rafa and agrees with his insistence, as if appreciating himself.This can be regarded as boring to a considerable extent, but this kind of boring Redondo is the Redondo I understand.

Regarding honor, Rafa is really free and easy, but it doesn't mean he has no ambition to fight for it.

He thought he deserved it, but he wasn't the one who voted.