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1860 Munich, which just won the German Cup, is the most popular team in Germany in the past two days. The media has taken the trouble to tell their history over and over again. Looking at the past and looking forward to the future, let’s guess next year’s German football team. Is the altar still dominated by the Lions?

In European football, the media pays more attention to the UEFA Champions League than to the German Cup. The sports newspapers with large circulation in various countries put the news of Munich 1860's domestic championship on the internal pages, and the upcoming second round of the UEFA Champions League semi-final The game moved to the front page for key coverage.

Perhaps because they feel that there is little hope of winning back five goals at the Allianz Arena, the Catalan media was very quiet before the game, showing no signs of trying to provoke a war of words between the two teams, and Barcelona is also very low-key. Closed training started a week before the game, and Cruyff has disappeared from people's sight since the end of the last game. No matter how skilled the tracking technology is, the reporters can't find him.

The day before the game, Carl and Ferguson talked on the phone: "See you in the final, old man."

"..." Is this trying to convince me of your sure chance to win?Ferguson, who drew 1:1 with Chelsea in the first round of the semi-final, was a little itchy: "So confident in yourself? Be careful of capsizing in the gutter, brat."

"At home, I'm at the helm. The difference of five goals is a gap for Barcelona. They can't have a chance of winning. But you, you only drew with Chelsea in the last game. This time it's an away game. If Manchester United finally wins I will be very disappointed if I don’t get tickets to the Luzhniki Stadium.” Carl is looking forward to the Champions League final against Manchester United, although it will be a very troublesome match both on and off the field. But that's what makes it challenging, isn't it?What's more, Carl, who came out of Manchester United, had long wanted to find his old club to test his quality.

"I have to play against Chelsea so many times every season, Stamford Bridge? I'm not afraid." Ferguson also showed strong confidence in his words.

After agreeing to enter the final with Ferguson, Carl rubbed his phone screen, wanting to call Ronaldo, but didn't know what to say.

About to fight?He has just done this with Ferguson.

Small talk?At such an important moment on the eve of the Champions League game, if you just say "Have you eaten?", you will be hung up immediately.

Good luck with the game?It's too boring, and the topic can't be talked about for more than a few minutes.

He opened his laptop and browsed the headlines of the major websites. Some of the content on the official website of The Sun made the corners of Carl's lips twitch.

As soon as the phone rang, the other side answered: "Carl? You also came to wish me good luck in the game?"

Carl didn't answer but asked, "Who else called you just now?"

Although he felt that the other party's question was a bit strange, Ronaldo still answered seriously: "My mother, sister and brother."

"Where are your teammates in the room with you?"

"I called my girlfriend." When Ronaldo mentioned this, he wanted to complain, but after thinking about not only his own match tomorrow, but also Carl's European match, he held back, but his tone still unconsciously tinged with anger.

Carl is the one who catches the smallest details: "You sound like you're not having a good time."

Ronaldo denied: "Nothing."

"It's okay to talk to me." Carl slowed down and began to guide: "I have also paid attention to the news from the UK recently."

This sentence was like a valve, starting Ronaldo's complaints that lasted for more than 40 minutes.

The source is still from the unscrupulous and gossip British tabloids. As the end of the season approaches, the Premier League schedule has slowed down, and there are not many important games every week. "What news will I write tomorrow?" has become a headache for many newspapers that issue daily magazines. Well, the most important game this week is the second leg of the Champions League semi-final. It stands to reason that the British media should not worry about having no reports to write about, but because one of the opponents is Manchester United and Chelsea, who have to fight at least twice every season. , The fresh topics between the two teams have already been explored, so most British journalists will still worry about the content of tomorrow's manuscript.

Many reporters began to look for off-court topics that could interest fans, and suddenly someone discovered: Manchester United star Ronaldo seems, it seems, it has been more than a year without a regular girlfriend or rumors with others?

When the media reported this discovery, the fans who were as surprised as them reacted and blurted out the first sentence: "I don't believe it!"

Since Ronaldo came to Manchester United in 03, the number of women caught by the media who dated him has already reached double digits. For a while, the wicked British media liked to line them up and comment on them one by one, and then tried to summarize Ronaldo's more Which type of woman do you like... But since the end of last year, no reporter has been able to secretly take photos of Ronaldo dating his girlfriend. It is shocking that the Manchester United star has a window of more than a year. !

Could it be that the former Playboy "reformed evil" without knowing it?

To be honest, the fans don't believe it very much, and the British media who are convinced that "nature is hard to change" naturally don't believe it either.

Therefore, the public's thinking inevitably diverged a bit, and then various speculations emerged, such as whether Ronaldo fell in love with someone who could not be exposed to the public, and that's why he had no scandal for so long?Those who cannot be exposed are, for example, married women, underage loli, teammates' wives, and the like.

When Ronaldo first saw such news, he felt it was funny at first, and then he was surprised: 'Hey, so I haven't had a girlfriend for a long time? 'Because he never felt empty, lonely and cold, he himself didn't even realize that he had been single for quite a long time.

Ronaldo forgot about the news after reading it, because he has long been accustomed to the media's arrangement, so he didn't take such exaggerated and untrue guesses seriously.

...but someone took it seriously.

Who made the Portuguese star's current state of cleanliness and the previous playboy behavior too big?Even the Manchester United teammates who get along with him day and night feel weird.

As soon as the unscrupulous media "falling in love with his teammate's wife" guessed, everyone in the Manchester United dressing room was in danger. Players with beautiful girlfriends or wives all found opportunities to get close to Ronaldo. First, they patted the shoulder one by one to care for each other The process, and then hinted inside and outside the words: "The so-called friend's wife can't be bullied, hey buddy, you don't like my wife, do you?"

Later, even Ronaldo's family members began to care about his emotional life. In addition to wishing his son a good performance in tomorrow's game, Dolores also expressed in passing, "Sneaking a kiss on a little girl at the age of five will kill her at the age of seven." Learned to send flowers to girls My girlfriend has formed a strong company since I was a child, son, you have changed your past... Son, what are you swollen, son, you are a bit abnormal! Son, those tabloid reporters will not really guess right You seem to have some Husband and wife, right?" Something like that.

Ronaldo felt wronged at first.

It's obviously better than before——In the past two years, he changed girlfriends every week, and when rumors spread every day, didn't the boss teammate's mother and others often shake their heads and point out that he was too "flowery"—— Why is it changed now, but everyone thinks he is abnormal?

All mouths make gold.Being wronged and wronged, Ronaldo began to doubt himself: Am I really abnormal?

At this moment, Carl's phone call came.

Under the temptation of the other party, Ronaldo couldn't hold back, poured out all the bitterness of the past few days to the other party, and asked cautiously after finishing, "Do you also think there is something wrong with me?"

Carl felt that he called in time: "There is no problem! You can't be normal any more. Some people think it's weird if you haven't made a new girlfriend for more than a year? But is such a bachelor dissatisfied with the street? You just live The change is so sudden that others will find it strange when they see it. If you are upright, you will not be afraid of the slanting shadow. Those pretentious reports will not last long. After tomorrow's game is over, the media will naturally be busy reporting on the Champions League, and they will definitely not make any more arrangements for you. .”

Yes, what Carl said is correct, those tabloid reporters have bad ideas, and there is no news to write now, so they will try their best to discredit him and describe his normal behavior as abnormal-after speculating like this, I feel warm in my heart The sweet Ronaldo said unconsciously: "Speaking of which, if I hadn't watched the news, I almost forgot that I haven't had a girlfriend for more than a year..."

"The game is the most important thing." Carl said in a pointing tone: "Manchester United has heavy tasks and great ambitions this season. From tomorrow to the end of May, can you take the time to leave your teammates for extra training to pick up girls with peace of mind? June? With the European Cup, do you want to choose women or honor?"

"Naturally an honor!" Ronaldo woke up.Let others talk about whatever they like, he wants his career to be the most important thing!

"In June, I will go to Switzerland to watch the European Cup and the Portuguese team's game. I will go to the scene to cheer for you." International competitions such as the European Cup and the World Cup, while attracting fans from all over the world, often also attract fans from all over the world. Women's teams from all over the world have also attracted them. In June, Switzerland and Austria must be full of beautiful girls who want to make a fortune there. Of course, Karl will fly over to watch the game closely in the name of supervision.

……

Champions League semi-final second leg match day, Allianz Arena, 20 minutes before the start of the game.

At this time when the coach was supposed to mobilize before the battle, Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard stood in the middle of the locker room with an indifferent face.

The reason why the Barcelona coach is expressionless is because there is a laptop on the small table next to him. On the screen, Cruyff, who appeared in front of everyone through a remote video connection, is impassioned and made a speech in place of Rijkaard. With a series of pre-war lectures.

"In this way, it should be the first time for me and for you to appear in front of everyone at a critical moment before the game." Cruyff in the video looked solemn: "I know this is against the rules, but I still did it because I have something to say to everyone!"

The Barcelona players formed a semicircle facing their laptops, their eyes fixed on the computer screen, no one gave Rijkaard a look at the side, and no one wanted to stand up and look at the computer screen. The camera hole objected, "This time belongs to the team's head coach and players. As the honorary chairman of the club, you should not take up our precious time before the game."

Because Rijkaard is the one who is about to leave Barcelona, ​​and Cruyff is the "overlord" whose status in the club is as immovable as a mountain.

"Ten days ago at the Nou Camp we had an ugly loss. From the last game to now, I have had a hard time, and you must have too. The gap of five goals, if I say I hope you can equalize these scores , it must sound like a joke to outsiders, maybe some of you are laughing at my whimsy...but this is Barcelona's last chance!"

"Is it a miracle to get the tickets to the final, or continue to lose to Munich 1860 and be ridiculed? It's all in this game! My face of Cruyff, the face of the Dream Team [-] and even the La Masia youth academy Your face is also determined by this game! Barcelona is the pride and symbol of Catalonia, no matter how difficult the road ahead, I hope you can defend Barcelona! Defend the glory of the Catalans!"

'By the way, let's also defend your face that is about to be trampled to pieces. Rijkaard thought disdainfully in his heart.

But Cruyff's remarks undoubtedly hit the G point of many Barcelona players from La Masia and Catalonia.

"Desperate! Go all out! For Barcelona!" Cruyff in the video was so excited that he couldn't help himself.

"Desperate! Go all out! For Barcelona!" The Barcelona players in the visiting team's locker room at the Allianz Arena also raised their arms and shouted slogans, too excited.

……

Compared with Barcelona, ​​Karl's pre-match speech to Munich 1860 is undoubtedly much calmer.

Because the Lions have scored five away goals and have the inherent advantage of playing at home this time, there is no need for the players to play like chicken blood.

After briefly speaking a few words, hoping that the players will not be careless and play seriously, Karl glanced at the faces of each player, but did not catch a hint of pride from them. He nodded in satisfaction, waved his hand, and signaled that the players can out.

In the player channel, the Lions and Barcelona players waiting to enter the field were separated on both sides, and there was no conversation between them.

Carl stood at the end and looked forward, and found that the spirit of the Barcelona players was very different today. Everyone had a look of enthusiasm on their faces, and the momentum was even stronger than when they played at home last time.

Carl was a little surprised.

Seeing the fluffy back of the last player of the Barcelona team, Karl paused, turned around and walked towards it.

……

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol stood at the forefront of the team with a dignified face.

His eyes saw the timing board above the field, and it was more than four minutes before the players of the two teams entered the field.

"Barcelona has a heavy task in this game, and everyone has to go all out for the game." Thinking of this, Puyol turned around and looked behind him, wanting to see if any of his teammates were overly nervous. If you are under too much psychological pressure or nervousness due to the heavy burden, you should take advantage of the last time to enlighten a few words quickly, otherwise the negative state will affect the entire team if it is brought into the game.

But when he turned his head, Puyol saw the saucy head coach of Munich 1860 standing behind his team, talking with a Barcelona player.

After a closer look, the player turned out to be Messi.

Messi? !

Puyol's eyes widened instantly.

He clearly saw that his little teammate, who has always been shy and never took the initiative to talk to strangers when he went out to fight, was having a very rare conversation with the Lions coach, with his body turned to the other side With a friendly smile on his face, he opened and closed his mouth, asking and answering with the other party.

How did Messi know Auston?And it seems to be a little friendly.

Is Auston trying to poach the wall? !

As soon as this idea came out, Puyol's chest was full of anger, but the anger was only for a moment, and the injustice in his chest quickly disappeared, because Puyol knew that the situation of Messi and other Barcelona players was different. His kindness is as heavy as a mountain. No matter how generous conditions other teams offer, Ronaldinho may leave, Eto'o may leave, and even Deco Henry Milito will leave, but it is impossible for Messi to transfer and leave.

Although he knew that the star of hope in the team could not be poached, Puyol was still a little upset when he saw him smiling and talking to the opponent's coach.

The Barcelona captain stared in Messi's direction without squinting.

Messi seemed to have sensed something, and when he turned his head, he saw the captain's accusing eyes.

The Argentinian's heart froze, his body stiffened, and he stopped halfway through what he had said, unable to continue.

Carl looked forward following Messi's line of sight, and exchanged glances with Puyol, who was staring at him instantly, turned slightly sideways, and said to Messi apologetically: "It seems that I shouldn't be talking to you at this time, Puyol Joel seems to have misunderstood you a bit, sorry."

Munich 1860 is not Real Madrid, and Karl Oston is not Bernd Schuster, so what's the point of talking to him?Captain, you sometimes say hello to Casillas before the Clasico—thought this in his heart, but Messi didn’t dare to express his thoughts, he just shook his head at the man in front of him, then stood at attention and turned around ahead.

Carl raised his wrist to check the time, and strode towards the entrance of the passage.

The game is about to start.

Not long after, music sounded in the stadium, and the players of the two teams entered the field one by one holding the hands of the little caddy. When standing on the grass, Puyol still had a grudge, so he took the time to ask Messi: "Did you just talk to Ole? What is Stone talking about?"

Messi had an embarrassing look on his face: "I'm chatting, cough, hairstyle."

Puyol: "..."

……

Cruyff did not come to Munich with the Barcelona team, but stayed at home in Barcelona to watch the game.

In his imagination, today's game will be a turnaround for Barcelona: the start must be fascinating, the process must be ups and downs, Barcelona will completely crush 1860, and the tickets for the final will eventually be lost Catalonia.

No matter how pessimistic the outside world has about Barcelona, ​​in Cruyff's heart, this team from La Masia will always be the strongest in the world.

However, it seems that since his birthday, the good luck of this season has been away from Cruyff.

The voice from the TV was like a basin of cold water pouring on the head of the Barcelona coach, making him feel cold all over the place: "O——wen——! Michael Owen! In just 7 minutes, he played for Munich 1860 scored a goal!"

Irving turned around and hugged his teammates to celebrate wildly. The background was the silent Barcelona restricted area.

Barcelona made no mistakes and they have been solid since the start.

It's just that the opponent played better.

"Munich 1860's offense was like running water. Yes, the Allianz Arena was originally the territory of the Germans. The 1860 players are familiar with every piece of turf and every strand of air here. Maybe even if they charge forward with their eyes closed, they They won't miss the shot, and now they have six goals in their hands-now the situation is not one-sided, but completely toppled. I would like to know what the Barcelona players on the field are thinking in the face of this situation. What is Rijkaard thinking outside?"

"Perhaps Barcelona came to Allianz with great ambitions, but what's the use of high ambition and strong momentum? Munich 1860 did not have a full camp of wounded soldiers, and there were no tactical mistakes. Barcelona wants to come back. Maybe at this time even God Nothing like that can be done.”

Cruyff suddenly turned off the sound of the TV. He didn't want to listen to it anymore, at least not for a while.

There was a thought lingering in his mind, which made him restless and fidgety: Could the impassionedness shown in the remote video before the game become a complete joke?