ball magic

The Champions League final day is on May 5, and the venue is Barcelona's home stadium, the Nou Camp.

As early as October 1998, when UEFA selected the bid venue for this year's Champions League final, when Camp Nou beat London's Wembley Stadium and Marseille's Velodrome Stadium to stand out, Raphael thought in his heart A like.

After all, Camp Nou is a blessed place for him.

He is not the only one who has such a view. Ronaldo and Figo, two players from Barcelona, ​​must also like this field, but whether the Barcelona fans who are neutral fans will boo them depends on the day. Know.

In addition to them, Simeone and Vieri must also be deeply satisfied with this field.

After all, they have never been to England and France to play football, but they have both played football in Atletico Madrid. The meaning of Madrid's team playing Barcelona's team is always different.

In order to adapt to UEFA's requirements, Barcelona also modified the Nou Camp's field, reducing the width from 72 meters to 68 meters to achieve the size of a standard stadium.

Although it is rumored that this is the request of Bayern coach Hitzfeld, but this is also good news for Inter Milan, because Serie A is a standard stadium.

The match venue was determined early, and Moratti's connections in the football circle were obviously inferior to that of Bayern chairman Franz Beckenbauer, but he did a thick-skinned thing before the start of their semi-final against Juventus. Robson negotiated with Barcelona to borrow the stadium.

The old Robson was very speechless to the chairman at the time. Do you think this is playing against Manchester United? Can you borrow their Carrington training base from Manchester City?

But the old gentleman would not directly taunt the chairman like this, but could only tactfully persuade: "We can borrow their base, but what's the point? After all, we and them are both teams that will play a league game on the 22nd."

"We won the championship 3 rounds ahead of time, and they are the same. We have to finish the league before going to Spain, and they are the same. After that, we don't have to, and we don't have time to arrange player training. It's better to be in our Pinetina training base. Arrange everything."

Speaking of this, it may be that seeing the embarrassment of the chairman who also "lacks the experience of the Champions League", the old gentleman said thoughtfully: "But I think you can help the team in your own way, such as choosing a team for us. Appropriate hotel. Allows us to avoid the media harassment, but also allows the players to rest."

Moratti, who was full of enthusiasm and had nowhere to pour out, immediately agreed!

He took the matter on his shoulders without hesitation.

Mourinho, who has seen everything, feels that he has learned something...

For example, how to fool your chairman.

Moratti put his energy into finding a hotel, and the old Robson had studied Bayern a month ago.

After all, how familiar they are with Juventus. They played so many times throughout the year, but the other teams that entered the semi-finals were different. It is worth his attention.

For this, he must praise Mourinho. Whether it is the status of a translator or the status of an assistant coach, no one can do better than Mourinho in the work of searching for information before the game.

It is the head coach's job to study techniques and tactics, and it is also the old Robson's job to keep an eye on the players.

The old man didn't ask for anything else, he just asked that none of his four precious eggs be hurt.

Ronaldo and Vieri are naturally the focus of care, and Raphael, who is an extra training madman, must be strictly disciplined!

So much so that the old man murmured in his heart that in the end Luis Figo was the most obedient and obedient.

But it is precisely this kind of strict defense and careful rotation. In the 32nd round of the league, that is, when they played against Parma on May 5, Figo... was injured...

Although it is only a strain, it will also be out for 2 weeks.

If Figo is lucky and takes a good rest, there is still hope to catch up with the game on the 26th.

As soon as this result came out, not to mention whether the Portuguese himself could accept it, the old Robson's mentality exploded!

In the last round of the league against Bologna, I stopped being a human being and I was all on the bench!

The old Robson's approach is also shocking. After all, it is one thing to win the championship in advance. This is all on the bench...

But Inter Milan's own fans support it.

Well done old gentleman, well done, well done!

That's how it should be!

Since it is a cup that has already been obtained, what is the need for face, these are not as good as the cup with two big ears!

After knowing the old Robson's decision before the game, Rafael also silently praised the old man in his heart, and when he got home, he called and complained to Curly: "I didn't expect Bobby to be such a Bobby, In this way, Barcelona is really a place to train people..."

That's right, Rafael, who loves this old man so much, directly gave Barcelona the blame for the old man showing such a utilitarian side.

If it wasn't for Barcelona's scheming to turn the old man into a damn general manager and make the old man unbearably humiliated and resign, maybe the old Robson wouldn't care so much about trophies, so decisively gave up the last league game.

Aimar knew early on that his heart was biased, and whoever he favored would be favored by heaven.

He likes old Robson, so he will naturally find a pot for him.

What's more...

He also felt that Barcelona was not kind.

After complaining about Barcelona, ​​Rafael still cared about his curly hair, "Did Ranieri like you? Juan told me that he praised you."

Rafael would say this because they suffered a loss in Aimar's transfer.

When Aimar moved to Valencia, it was unanimously agreed by the board of directors.

When Curly was transferred to Valencia with a worth of 1650 million US dollars, although he quickly integrated into the Valencia locker room, Mendieta covered him, "Bug" Claudio and Keeley also covered him, But the most critical head coach doesn't appreciate Aimar that much.

The head coach is "pot sauce" Ranieri.

The board of directors spends money to buy people, and "Guo Jiang" is actually not happy.

Because the club spends a lot of money, he can't complain like his future successor Benitez "I want a sofa, they bought a lamp", but what he wants is not Aimar, what he wants is Hurry up on the sidewalk!

At the beginning of the new season, Valencia has to participate in the Toto Cup and also play in the Europa League. Their record in the third-line battle is not good, and they almost reached the relegation zone.

During that time, Aimar's life should have been a bit depressing, but curly hair is also a curly hair that needs face. If he doesn't say it, Rafael can only guess in his heart.

When Mendieta was injured, Ranieri began to face up to Aimar, who in his eyes was thin and poor in physical fitness, and he even felt that he could not play the entire game.

Does Coranieri have a choice?

He could only give Aimar a chance, and as a result he suffered a crushing defeat under the "Law of True Fragrance".

Aimar and Kiley, who also wore the Argentine No. 10 jersey, have a natural tacit understanding, and Claudio is a teammate of the national team. The three Argentines supported the sky before Mendieta recovered from his injury. Forcibly held up the sinking Bat Legion.

When Mendieta returned from injury, Ranieri found that Aimar was allowed to play in the middle, and the effect of Mendieta's kick on the side was a bit broken, so he immediately arranged. At this time, Aimar was considered to be the main force.

And at this time, the winter break is over.

It was also during this period that Oriol confided in front of Raphael. After all, the two of them had already fought in front of him. Of course, he had to inform the "family" of Aimar's situation.

Although he was afraid that the "family" would not be able to calm down.

As a result, Raphael was not surprised after hearing it, and he was not blind. Can Aimar play, and can he not see the role he plays after playing?

Don't talk, don't mention, not only take care of Aimar's self-esteem, but also have strong confidence in him.

But after all he cares about this matter, now that Ranieri publicly praised Aimar, of course he has to mention it, and he is very proud in his heart.

Aimar's client is obviously more generous than him. "Claudio Ranieri is actually a nice guy. He is under a lot of pressure. Last season the team played in the Europa League. This season, the board of directors spent money in the summer. Of course they want more. So his initial choice"

"You can understand, too, right?" Rafael interrupted him, and Aimar didn't need to say anything later, he could complete it automatically.

Being robbed by him so much, Aimar just smiled with a good temper, "I have a chance now, don't I?"

The result is good.

"Then you have to strive for a better result. Depor has too many problems this season, you are different. If you don't lose the chain in the next few rounds, maybe you can still overtake Real Madrid and qualify for the Champions League."

When Raphael said this, he couldn't help sighing.

This is not only for Depor, for Toshack, but also because the La Liga Football Association is not a human being.

The year he was promoted to the first team of Deportivo, the 42nd round of La Liga, the Copa del Rey schedule can be described as inexplicable, so that he couldn't play the Copa del Rey.

This year is not much better, although Curly only needs to play 38 rounds, but after 38 rounds, it is already June 6th...

At that time, his vacation was half over!

Aimar didn't know that he was already thinking about the holidays before the Champions League final, and this sigh made him very unconvinced!

"We still have a chance. After all, there are still 5 rounds of matches, and the opponents behind us are not strong. If we can seize the opportunity, we can still overtake Real Madrid. And even if we don't qualify for the Champions League, the qualifying places are still guaranteed. Yes, next season we will meet in the Champions League!"

Aimar talked a lot, and Raphael couldn't help laughing when he thought that he had the opportunity to meet this curly hair in the Champions League, just like him and Redondo.

But he teased him maliciously: "Silly deer boy, think about it before you talk and get a group with Inter Milan. Is this really a good thing for Valencia?"

You must know that in the current Champions League, only the first in the group can be 100% sure to enter the knockout rounds.

Aimar: "..."

Super angry!

There was only a heavier breathing than usual on the phone, which made Rafael laugh silently, but changed the subject cleverly.

"I checked your schedule. You didn't play on the 26th and 27th. Come and watch me play?"

But Aimar hesitated, "Your family votes are enough?"

For such a game, usually only 2 family tickets are given to the players.

And this is the first time that Raphael is standing on the final field of the European competition. Veronica and Javier cannot be absent. Your Excellency Hughes...

"Not enough," Raphael said briskly, "So I booked a box early."

Aimar: "..."

It's nice to have money!

But he didn't want to complain about this invisible guy who showed off his wealth.

Because his heart has drifted to Barcelona, ​​to the Camp Nou.

What kind of night would that be?

What kind of performance will Raphael put on that night?

"Rafa"

"Ok?"

"If we meet in the Champions League, I hope it's the final."

Hearing Curly's pious expectation, Rafael's heart drifted to that night two years later, which was the night of San Siro.

That was the night of the Champions League final belonging to Curly.

But the wheel of fortune has changed, maybe in a year, Curly will be able to stand at the Stade de France.

France...

The smile on the corner of Raphael's mouth has faded, "Pabrido"

"Ok?"

"There is only one champion."

He will be the one to lift the trophy at the Stade de France and complete the defense!

The author has something to say: The Stade de France: The venue for the 98 World Cup finals.

Rafa, who did not participate in the 98 World Cup, definitely wants to win the trophy here, even if it is another cup.

But now that he hasn't even played in the finals, he thinks it's inevitable. Is this considered a loan claim?