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When all members of Munich 1860 crossed a distance of more than 1000 kilometers and disembarked at Barcelona El Prat Airport, only more than 100 fans who arrived in Barcelona one step ahead of them came to pick up the plane.

This is very different from the treatment they received in London and Madrid. Not to mention London, the media from all over the UK are almost out for Carl, Beckham and Irving. There are more reporters than fans in the waiting hall. Coupled with the onlookers who waited for the arrival of the flight after getting the news, the entire Heathrow Airport was almost overwhelmed.In Madrid, when the Lions challenged Real Madrid away in the UEFA Champions League group stage, there were also many local Madrid fans and reporters who came to pick up the airport. Some of them came for Beckham, and some came for Portillo. , Some people are extremely interested in Karl.

However, when the Lions arrived in Barcelona now, they received a different kind of indifference, whether it was the bustling pure German sound in the terminal hall when they got off the plane, or the Spanish fans pulling banners and bragging when they checked into the hotel , It all shows one thing-the city of Barcelona does not welcome the guest of Munich 1860.

This result is not surprising at all.

First of all, in the five top European leagues, La Liga has already thrown off the three opponents of Bundesliga, Ligue [-] and Serie A, and is competing with the Premier League for the position of the world's number one football league. In the city of Barcelona, ​​there are two La Liga clubs, Barcelona and Espanyol. teams, especially the former FC Barcelona, ​​is one of the national symbols of the Catalonia region. No matter how you look at it, local fans are unlikely to like a German team that does not have a single player of Catalan origin. .

Secondly, although the German players in the Lions team who shined at a young age are widely sought after in most countries, in the eyes of Spanish fans who are fanatical in pursuit of skills at their feet, they are a group of rough brothers; and Beckham, Although Irving and other superstars are known to fans, these two are players who have played for Real Madrid. It is good that the locals in Barcelona do not continue to regard them as mortal enemies; as for Portillo, although he is the head of the Spanish national team The striker also enjoys a high reputation and reputation in the country, but the Catalonia region has a strong sense of independence, and they don't regard Portillo as their own at all.

The desolation of the city did not make Munich 1860 feel lost. On the contrary, they felt very comfortable. They didn’t have to worry about being followed or secretly photographed when they came in and out of the hotel. The Lions players were very quiet and enjoying their preparations before the game. .

At the pre-match press conference the next day, Karl was asked an extremely rude question by a local Catalan reporter as soon as he sat down in his seat.

As the most important sports news media in Catalonia, "Mundo Deportivo" was almost the first to be named and allowed to ask questions, but the newspaper's reporter Alba directly asked Karl as soon as he stood up: "Espanyol coach Espanyol Don't you want to say something about Nestor Valverde saying you're nothing but handsomer than him?"

As soon as Alba asked the question, not only Karl was stunned, but even the other news media present were stunned.

Instead of asking questions related to the game, but trying to pick me and Valverde to fight?How afraid is this reporter that the world will not be chaotic?This is Carl's idea.

When did Valverde say something like that?How do we not know?This was the thought that flashed through the minds of the other journalists present.

Alba didn't seem to feel that he was being looked sideways, and fixed his eyes on Karl, waiting for his answer.

Carl said without changing his face: "Forgive me for not agreeing with Mr. Valverde's words, but I think he has the right to express his views."

What a slick and decent answer!Many reporters sincerely admired it.

But Alba persisted: "Then do you think your team will win today's game or lose?"

The reporter's speech and behavior were both flamboyant and arrogant, as if he wanted to step on his team, which made Carl very unhappy: "I don't think my team will lose." After a pause, He looked directly at the reporter: "If you don't believe me, you can make a bet with me."

"Okay, just bet." Alba shrugged and said, "If you win the game, I—" He looked around: "I'll eat the microphone in my hand."

As soon as the voice fell, the whole room was filled with laughter.

Although the "World Sports News" reporter Alba said this as if he was joking, but the contempt for Munich 1860 in that tone can be heard by everyone.

Several Catalan journalists from other newspapers couldn't help turning their eyes around, wanting to see when they had such a tricky and weird colleague.

Alba felt very proud to see that the effect he deliberately produced was good—he kept provoking Carl with his words today, all for the purpose of showing off. The media industry, like other industries, attaches great importance to fame. National newspapers have their own signed columns, and they are often invited by TV stations to do programs, and even interviews with big-name star coaches can be easily obtained.

And as a reporter, how can you become famous the fastest?Naturally, it is easiest to use celebrities to pave the way for yourself to become famous.Alba doesn't watch Bundesliga games on weekdays, and he doesn't know Karl Oston, but he knows that the coach of the Lions is very famous. If he steps on Oston's shoulders, he will be famous all over the country soon!

If someone wants to ask: Why is Alba so confident that the Spaniard can win Munich 1860?Isn't he worried that if the Spaniard loses, he will lose his face?The fact is that Alba, who is a Spanish fan, looks down on the rough skills of the German players. He believes that the Spaniards are strong this season, and they are playing at home. There is no reason to lose to Munich 1860!

Moreover, Alba's original plan was to make a name for himself among his domestic counterparts. Now that his goal has been achieved, it doesn't matter if the Spaniard loses after the game. By then, Oston must have gotten carried away with the results. Where? Will you still remember yourself?

Under the attention of many eyes, Carl looked at Alba and raised his eyebrows: "Then you must come to the meeting after the game." His tone was very calm and calm, without the slightest bit of anger.

The head coach of Munich 1860 did not retort because of Alba's deliberate difficulties and sarcasm. Instead, he understood the topic smoothly, and his self-cultivation and wit were admirable.Many Spanish reporters present began to have a good impression of the Lions coach because of this conversation.

……

In the information age, the speed of news dissemination is almost like the speed of light. Just after the pre-match press conference in Barcelona, ​​a German reporter present wrote a report of everything that happened at the press conference and posted it on the Internet.

By the time the Spaniard played the first round of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Munich 1860 for more than ten minutes, German fans had already started discussing this news on the Internet while watching the game. Even Bavaria, which was in charge of broadcasting and commentating the game Radio stations have caught a lot of wind.

"Spanish head coach Ernesto Valverde's evaluation of himself is quite accurate." German commentator Gaynor said a little harshly: "Although he has tall eyebrows, deep eyes, a straight nose, and thick black hair, he also shows sufficient strength. Latin style, but the typical Spanish technical striker's height - 169 cm, and a thin body with less muscular development, not to mention Oston, is far inferior to the same black-haired Love."

"You actually say that Oston is nothing but handsomer than him? Huh, German fans know how ridiculous this sentence is."

Gaynor specifically named Carl: "A light green shirt, a dark green tie, and a dark striped plaid waistcoat tightly bound the body. The extensive use of cool tones makes Auston appear elegant and special at the same time. In the sunny and warm summer of Barcelona, ​​​​he looks so out of place, like a sudden breeze from the north-no wonder the Catalans don’t like him. With Stone here, who would set their sights on other people?"

As if to confirm this sentence, the live broadcast of the camera suddenly began to scan the stands. Sure enough, eight out of ten female fans were staring at the coaching bench of 1860 Munich, and their eyes were like wolves and tigers.

And the flashing lights in front of and behind the coach of the Lions team have been one after another since the beginning of the game. Perhaps it was unbearable to be harassed by the flashing lights, or perhaps because he was observing the situation on the field, the eyes of the 1860 coach suddenly narrowed slightly .

Those gray-blue eyes suddenly changed from clear to deep, and the cold light seeping out of the eyes seemed to crush the starlight in the sky and mix it with it, and it seemed to absorb all the galaxy-like brilliance of the flashlights.

The photographer accidentally became obsessed, and didn't realize that the shot was too long until seven or eight seconds later, so he quickly moved away to shoot elsewhere.

But not long after, this long shot was voted by many football programs as the "best behind-the-scenes shot of the game" of the week or month.

"It's almost the same quality as the movie on the big screen!" The female fans praised: "You can directly take a screenshot and make a poster!"

……

The Spaniard has the home court advantage, and the players of 1860 Munich just passed the fatigue of the journey yesterday. At the end of the first half, the two teams drew 1:1.

During the intermission, Karl casually mentioned the words of the Spanish coach Ernesto Valverde. After the kick-off in the second half, every player in 1860 was full of morale as if they had just played chicken blood. The Spanish defense line was in the Lions Under the indiscriminate bombardment, it gradually fell apart, and the score was finally fixed at 1:3. Munich 1860 won the away game.

Valverde, like Karl, stood on the sidelines throughout the game, and made some on-the-spot commands from time to time. Karl didn't pay attention to the opponent after he was sure that his team's victory was decided, so when he turned around and walked towards the player channel after the game But when the Spaniard coach stretched out his hand, he was a little surprised in his heart.

"Forgive my rashness, but I have a few words to say to you, Mr. Alston."

Carlton stopped and looked at each other.

"After the assistant coach told me just now, I realized that you were made things difficult by reporters at the pre-match press conference, and when the other party found fault, they still borrowed my name." Valverde smiled helplessly with the corners of his mouth. A sad eyebrow fell on his face: "God can testify, I really didn't say that you are worthless, Mr. Alston, I didn't even think about it in my heart, your coaching achievements are obvious to all, no decent person would Treat those trophies as air."

Carl was a little interested: "You mean that the reporter of "World Sports Daily" is lying, and he is deliberately provoking us?"

"That's right." Valverde said seriously: "The reporter named Alba interviewed me about your question. I still remember that he was asking 'your first impression of the 1860 Munich coach. What is it?' and I replied 'Mr Alston is very handsome, far beyond most men'—I only complimented your looks and never said anything bad about you. I could swear it."

"Don't be so grand, Mr. Valverde, your expression and attitude tell me that you are indeed not lying." After thinking for a while, Carl nodded towards the other party: "And we all know that some media just like to spread rumors."

Valverde breathed a sigh of relief: "It's great that you believe me!" After a pause, he added: "I will find a familiar reporter to conduct a new interview and refute the rumors in tomorrow's newspaper. That damn reporter , is simply destroying the reputation of both of us!"

"You don't have to wait until tomorrow." Under Valdez's questioning eyes, Carl said lightly: "People with too long tongues often get retribution very quickly."

……

The post-match media meeting of Munich 1860 was crowded with dozens of journalists from media from different countries raising their arms high, hoping to get a chance to ask questions.

Carl's eyes searched for a while among the crowd, and finally found the person he was looking for.

"Mr. Alba from World Sports News." He dragged his tone and said clearly, "Do you still remember the bet you made with me before the game?"

In an instant, many reporters in the hall retracted their arms. Most of them have also experienced the press conference before the game, and they clearly know that the Catalan reporter Alba and Munich 1860 What kind of bet did the head coach make? At this moment, everyone wanted to see a good show.

Alba's heart sank, and he cursed secretly, "Go back to your Munich quickly if you win the game, what are you doing with such a good memory!" Then he stood up under the eyes of everyone, and twisted a stiff smile: "Is that so? Isn't it a joke?" The reporter of "World Sports Daily" deliberately used a lighter tone, and he doesn't want to admit it now.

Carl raised the corner of his mouth: "Why, Mr. Alba made a bet himself when he thought he was sure to win, but now that he knows that he has lost, he wants to pretend to deny it?"

The Spanish coach’s clarification of his own behavior made Karl realize that he almost fell into the trap of a despicable reporter. If Valverde didn’t value his reputation so much to go forward and explain himself, wouldn’t he believe it? Alba's words, mistakenly thought that the other party likes to chew people's tongues behind their backs?In fact, it is Alba, a reporter with a yellow mouth and white teeth who turns right and wrong, who is really despicable. Someone should give him some color and let him know that if he has the courage to do it, he will bear the consequences.

It’s true that Alba really wanted to play tricks, he spread his hands and asked, “But you can’t really ask me to eat the microphone made of hard metal, can you? Even if I wanted to, my teeth wouldn’t be able to chew it.”

Many reporters in the exhibition hall shook their heads while listening: This colleague is too thick-skinned, thicker than me!

"It's okay if you don't want to eat the microphone, as long as you are willing to apologize. Not only to me, but also to the Spaniard's coach, Mr. Valverde-we chatted for a while after the game, and Mr. Valverde spoke righteously. Tell me that he himself has never said anything to slander me, and severely accused Mr. Alba of your ability to spread rumors. Both he and I are very angry at you for slandering people's reputation at will. If you don't agree, apologize I think neither Munich 1860 nor the Spaniards would mind taking a reporter who loves to report false news to court."

As soon as this remark came out, all the media suddenly realized: No wonder I don't remember Valverde saying this sentence, it turned out that the reporter of "World Sports Daily" made it up!How old is this kid, how did he realize the essence of being a reporter so quickly?

Under the watchful eyes of countless colleagues, Alba's face turned blue and white. After a long while, he opened his mouth and spit out a soft word: "I'm sorry, for you and Mr. Valverde."

Carl frowned: "What language are you speaking, why can't I understand it? It doesn't look like formal Spanish at all."

The local reporter in Barcelona immediately heard that Alba spoke Catalan - Catalan is the official language of the Catalan region of Spain, and it belongs to the same language family as Spanish. Language branches, the difference between them is like the local dialects and Mandarin in Chinese.Although they are of the same origin, Catalan is only prevalent in a small number of areas. Not to mention foreigners, even many people from other provinces in Spain may not be able to understand it.

Alba deliberately spoke Catalan, because he didn't want too many people to hear him clearly. He thought that Oston would let him go by apologizing. He didn't expect to see the Lions who were very talkative before the game. The coach suddenly became difficult at this moment.

As if worried that Alba would not understand, Carl repeated what he had just said in English.

Alba had to mumble an emphatic "I'm sorry".This time he spoke in Spanish.

The head coach of Munich 1860 frowned but tightened his brows: "Although I can hear that you are speaking in Spanish, what is the content? Can you speak English? I can't understand Spanish."

Does anyone believe this?Of the 10 people present, 10 would definitely not believe it!Orston said he didn't understand Spanish?Who doesn't know that when Portillo played against Real Madrid in Munich 1860 at the beginning of the season, he said in an interview with "Marca" that his boss was very interested in Spanish, not only learning alone but also being able to do short sentences. Communicate!

Only then did Alba realize that he had offended a very troublesome plague god. He gritted his teeth and said loudly in English, "I'm sorry!"

"The reporter of World Sports News is really extraordinary." Carl applauded softly: "Even the apology is so sincere and powerful."

The roar of laughter once again spread to every corner of the venue. Before and after the 90-minute game, the roles of the satirist and the satirized were reversed. This is really quite a dramatic scene.Although the media likes to create jokes about celebrities for readers to read, they also like to read jokes about their peers. Anyway, it’s not me who is unlucky. What’s wrong with Lele?

Alba wanted to be famous, and he got what he wanted this time, but no one knows whether his colleagues will admire him or laugh uncontrollably when he mentions his name. "World Sports News" also followed Alba's light, and was ridiculed by "Marca" and "Aspen" in the next day's newspapers, even together with the Catalan newspaper " The Daily Sports Daily gloated a lot.

"World Sports News" and reporter Alba must have hated Karl, but Karl doesn't care. No matter how powerful the Spanish media is, it can't reach Germany, and even if it reaches Karl, there is a way to fight back. yarn.