June 5, 1997.
It matters for a few players.
But even among the top players, these players who will participate in the finals are only a small minority.
Competitive sports are so cruel.
European Champions Cup, for most players, it is just a dream. Sometimes it seems within reach, but it is so far away because of losing a game.
Of course there is also the revenge after Istanbul.
But regardless of the performance of No. 22 or this story, it is a summer fairy tale that is difficult to replicate.
Franco·Baresi woke up before 6 o'clock. After taking a bath, I rarely used some skin care products. I was careful when using Gillette, for fear of not taking care of anything.
Raising my neck to scrape off the foam, looking at the loose skin on my neck, it's hard not to think of the high-spirited 17-year-old myself looking in the mirror for the first time wearing a Milan jersey.
Twenty years is not a short time.
But for a career, it's still not long enough.
At least he hasn't played enough.
It seemed as if walking out of the bathroom was a farewell, making Baresi not want to leave, staring at himself in the mirror in trance.
It took almost three minutes before Baresi came back to his senses.
He playfully stuck out his tongue in front of the mirror, hummed an unknown Japanese song, and made faces in the mirror from time to time.
When he was young, there was a cartoon co-produced by Italy and Japan called "Little Black Calimero". He was already in middle school at that time, and he still liked the little black duck holding an eggshell.
I also like his mother who often complained that he was the Big Kid when he was still so childish, but she watched cartoons with him.
Click——
"Sorry, Franco, I just woke up and didn't expect there was someone inside."
Verchowod quickly closed the bathroom door again.
Baresi pinched the corners of his eyes and patted his face hard, his face expressionless again.
"I'm done."
After walking out of the bathroom, Baresi said.
Then he opened the suitcase and carefully took out the neatly arranged suits.
It was Dejan Lu who sent him a reservation receipt that made him decide to buy such an expensive suit.
Baresi slowly took out the suit, as if looking at his lover, but muttered, "34,000 US dollars, 34,000 US dollars..."
Even after just paying the balance, it still makes Baresi feel painful.
As a pragmatist, Baresi rarely engages in such extravagant consumption.
Damn, it's so expensive, can it be bulletproof?
After removing the protective bag, Baresi dried his body carefully, put on his underwear and shirt, and then carefully put on his trousers, fearing that the expensive fabric would be worn by the sheets.
Soft and comfortable.
Even if it is just trousers, the touch between the fabric and the legs still makes Baresi feel very comfortable.
After getting up and looking in the mirror to straighten his shirt, he put on his suit jacket and shrugged. He couldn't help but give a thumbs up and said, "You are so handsome, Franco..."
At this time, Baresi saw from the corner of his eye Verchowod, who was wiping his head with a towel, just stepping out of the bathroom, and stared at him blankly.
Oh shit!
After looking at each other for a few seconds, Baresi quickly walked out of the room.
"I'm going to the restaurant first."
Teammates who wake up almost always eat first.
Baresi This old boy suddenly became the focus of the whole team.
No one will stop you from wearing a suit, but isn't it too early?
This departure will have to wait until the afternoon.
I'm afraid I'm going to get heatstroke if I wear so much.
For these old guys, the last game means a lot.
Everyone has nice things to say today.
Go to the stadium in the afternoon and play games in the evening. There are no mandatory requirements at this time.
The players all get together to watch TV or play something.
Card playing is not prohibited in Milan.
But it's still not good to get emotional before a game.
They all chose some games that were not competitive and confrontational.
Van Basten was drinking black tea from a cup, sipping and drinking, but no water was poured for more than half an hour.
Dejan Lu suspects that this technology is inherited from the ancestors of white people. Foreigners in domestic bars all buy a bottle of Heineken, and they can't drink it no matter how much they drink.
Totti, Buffon and the others were putting up stickers.
Compare who posted the longer note.
Childish and fun game.
"I want to tell the coach that I can't play."
Van Basten put down the cup and said.
"Are you worried that you won't be able to hold on? Then let's change someone." Dejan Lu said.
There was no way he could say this.
If the starting lineup cannot persist, a substitution spot will be wasted.
Who can guarantee that others can play the entire game?
Van Basten also sat there and said nothing.
Dejan Lu of course did not speak.
It's quite interesting to just watch them play quietly.
After a brief nap after lunch, the team was ready to board the bus.
"Ahhh, Dejan!"
"Dejan!!!"
"Look at me Dejan!"
As soon as they walked out of the hotel, the Milan team fell into a sea of fans.
Munich Many tourists have come here in the past few days, and it is said that even some locals have used their homes as temporary B&Bs to make money.
Dejan Lu quickly got on the bus and sat in the back seat.
As the whole team got on the bus, the bus slowly moved towards Munich Olympic Stadium.
Today's journey is destined to be slower.
Uh-huh-huh--
There were Munich police officers in front of the crowd clearing the way, and Munich police officers on both sides of the road restricting fans.
In this Champions League final, the Germans paid a lot of money, and they probably earned a lot of tourism revenue.
The Germans always wanted to show that they no longer had the ability to resist.
However, in terms of the organization and security of large-scale events, the Germans and the British are much more reliable than other countries in mainstream leagues.
Looking at the crowd of fans outside the window, Dejan Lu wasn't too worried.
There should be no news about similar security issues in West Germany for a long time.
On the contrary, the descendants of De Gaulle are frequently ravaged. Paris is like the back garden of terrorists, and even gangsters can cause security problems.
Seeing similar news, Dejan Lu always doubts who will capture France after the black and green army.
"Dejan, you are a little silent, are you thinking about facing your old club?" Totti asked curiously.
"No, I was thinking about whether I should lead the singing in front of the South Stand after winning the championship."
Dejan Lu joked.
When was it the Little Prince's turn to worry about him.
Totti also laughed.
At this time Dejan Lu remembered the scratch card he asked the waiter to buy.
5 Mark has been scratched off and did not win.
10 Mark is waiting for this moment.
He pulled out a scratch card and asked, "Who has coins?"
"I have."
Paolo Maldini turned back and handed it to Dejan Lu and said, "Play less with this thing, the rate of return is very fixed, the more you buy, the less you win."
"I know, God of Gamblers."
Dejan Lu joked.
This is all based on the experience of people who have been there.
Paolo Maldini's face looked a little unnatural.
He knew that Dejan Lu had read his diary.
He had no change to buy this thing on the phone before and won a prize. Later, some bosses bought hundreds of them and lost a lot but did not dare to tell Adriana.
Dejan Lu took the coin and began to scratch the coating and said, "I don't know whether it's a loss or not, but I won't lose anyway."
"Good luck to you then."
Paolo Maldini curled his lips and said.
He does not believe that Dejan Lu will win the prize.
Dejan Lu's hands were very neat, and after scraping it open, he handed it directly to Redondo on the right.
Redondo looked down, then took the scratch card to his eyes with both hands and examined it carefully.
"Hit or not?"
Costacurta turned around and asked.
"Well, the grand prize is ten thousand Mark." Redondo said.
"Cut~"
Costacurta feels that Redondo is lying to him.
Redondo shrugged, handed the card back to Dejan Lu, and pointed out the winning pattern to him.
"Pietro, it's for you."
Dejan Lu stood up, stretched out his arm, handed it to Verchowod and said, "I hope you will have good luck after retiring."
Verchowod took it over with a smile, and many teammates looked over to take a look.
Then there was a commotion on the bus.
"Damn, what a grand prize!"
"Dejan's luck is really good."
"This is the first time I've seen a lottery winner1"
Van Basten stood up and looked at Dejan Lu from a distance.
There was some resentment in his eyes.
He also wants a good fortune.
Dejan Lu smiled and shrugged.
You still come to me when you lose money on your fucking investments, what the hell.
Sacchi was a little surprised, but his reaction was quick.
He immediately stood in front of the bus, clapped his hands and said, "Gentlemen, gentlemen!!! Even God is on our side now. It's not a consolation prize, nor a few dozen dollars. Dejan's scratch card won the biggest prize. Obviously God also thinks that we will win everything in Munich..."
As he spoke, Sacchi raised his arms and shouted, "Forza Milan!"
"Forza Milan!!!"
For a moment, the bus was full of momentum.
When we got off the bus, even Manchester United fans admitted that Milan still looked stylish.
Fortunately, Manchester United is young, and those young people are considered young.
Dejan Lu noticed the detailed changes in many teammates.
The old guys are more sullen than the other.
If no one asked them how much they spent on their outfit, and if it hadn't been in the newspapers, they would probably be depressed for a long time even if they won the competition.
"Why do you stand on tiptoes when you walk?"
Buffon patted Totti on the shoulder and said.
"Damn it!"
Totti patted his shoulder angrily and said in disgust, "My suit cost more than 20,000 yuan. If it gets damaged, you, Albanians, can't even afford to sell it."
At that time, I ordered a suit just for such an occasion.
Totti endured it for a long time before making his first appearance in the Champions League final.
Buffon's eyes widened, he didn't expect Totti to be so willing.
Dejan Lu was watching the show, and Sacchi waved to him.
"Coach."
"Let's go, Dejan, press conference."
Sacchi said.
He knew who reporters wanted to see more.
The two people were shocked when they arrived at the press room.
Many, too many!
The audience was full of reporters.
Even the door to the press room couldn't be closed.
Is this a collision between the world's top giants?
Manchester United's commercial development is quite outstanding.
This was not done in the hands of Ed Woodward, but Glazer made a mistake.
Eduardo developed Manchester United very well, but he did not wait for the rapid development of the golden age of football.
Dejan the Football King led Manchester United to the Champions League ahead of schedule, or Seven Sisters.
At this time, Manchester United's influence is only stronger than that of the 1999 Triple Crown winners.
As for Milan.
The world's first league Yuhui plus Dejan the Football King, no need to say more.
Almost three minutes passed before Ferguson and Cantona arrived and sat down.
Both of them said hello to Dejan Lu.
The reporters who could not wait immediately started asking questions.
"Mr. Ferguson, do you have any way to restrict Dejan?"
"Eric, are Dejan your strongest teammates in your career?"
"Mr. Sacchi, who do you think is the most threatening at Manchester United?"
"Dejan, how do you evaluate Mr. Ferguson?"
"Dejan, it is said that the Princess is pregnant. Is this true?"
"..."
Questions came from all directions, and the order at the scene was chaotic.
The press officer had to come out to appease the reporters at the scene and signaled them to take turns speaking.
"Mr. Ferguson, who do you think has greater achievements so far, you or Mr. Sacchi?"
one reporter asked.
British accent.
No wonder he is so good at asking questions.
Dejan Lu are all interested.
Judging from the current coaching results of the two, Ferguson is still better. Even if you don't count the Aberdeen period, Seven Sisters is quite scary. Almost no one has copied Manchester United's achievements.
However, Sacchi's unbeatable record this season is also terrifying. As long as they win Manchester United, Milan's unbeatable season will start and end, which is also an achievement that is difficult to replicate.
Coach Scotland pulled up the microphone and said, "Currently, I have a greater advantage, but Arrigo is also a very good coach. He has not been coaching as long as me. If he is given longer time, his achievements will be unimaginable."
Sacchi has no objection to this.
Ferguson is one of the coaches with the most championships in football.
"Do you agree, Mr. Sacchi, if you win this game, do you think you can surpass Alex?"
The reporter asked relentlessly.
Sacchi shook his head and said, "I'm still a little behind. Even if we win this time, I still can't catch up with Mr. Alex·Ferguson, but I am willing to learn some experience from him."
This is a relatively low-key one for Sacchi.
In the final analysis, Ferguson is more confident.
"Dejan Do you think so too?"
Journalists continue to change targets.
Dejan Lu shrugged and pulled the microphone.
He really didn't want to answer the question if he could.
Just like Sacchi's answer, the answers he uses are all questions.
The same words will have different effects in different people's mouths.
If you say that the coach of your team is not as good as your opponent, then just wait and put on your shoes.
Dejan Lu said, "This is a very difficult question. When you have the works of Van Gogh and Monet in front of you, you won't consider whose technique is better at all. Instead, you will consider which side or painting you like better. It all depends on you. I know you will continue to ask me who I like, I said it in advance, I prefer Mr. Ferguson when I was at Manchester United, and now I like Mr. Sacchi more."
Many reporters laughed.
Dejan Lu really likes to answer questions at press conferences.
"Can you tell me about your relationship with Cantona?"
another reporter asked.
"Ah?" Dejan Lu said smoothly, "Eric and I have a great friendship. Eric is not a bad person..."
Boom——
Now the reporters laughed miserably.
Some reporters were holding their stomachs and laughing.
Cantona also looked at Dejan Lu helplessly.
Such an answer was really perfunctory. The most important thing was that he had actually heard a similar answer before, more than once.
Cantona obviously knew that the reporter would ask him the next question. He said directly, "Dejan and I have a very good relationship. I hope to introduce him to my friends so that he can show his talents in the film industry. After all, AC Milan does not rely too much on him, so he should have a lot of spare time."
Hahaha...
There was another round of laughter.
Dejan Lu squeezed his thigh tightly, unable to stop himself from laughing.
Damn, making fun of Sacchi, this guy is really brave.
Are Sacchi really as generous as Dejan the Football King?
Fortunately, Sacchi was not angry. Instead, he took the microphone and said, "After you asked the question, I have been thinking about who is more dangerous in Manchester United. Now you know, it is Eric·Cantona."
There was constant laughter.
The atmosphere is very good today.
Journalists also like this kind of ridicule. At least they have a lot to write about.
A reporter reached out and asked, "Dejan, are the Princess pregnant?"
Dejan Lu:...
He didn't want to deny it, but he didn't want it to be exposed so early.
These guys have absolutely no evidence, they are just guessing.
After all, if a person changes some habits, it can easily be associated with pregnancy.
Dejan Lu really couldn't answer this question. Dejan Lu bumped into Sacchi's leg, hoping that Sacchi could help rescue him.
Sacchi was obviously aware of this and directly slapped the table and said, "Today is a press conference about the Champions League final, so questions other than football are not welcome."
Dejan Lu silently likes Sacchi in his heart.
It's really amazing. Not only does it solve the problem, it also solves the source.
A reporter quickly asked, "Dejan, who do you think is more threatening on the pitch in Manchester United?"
"David·Beckham!"
Dejan Lu said, "Ronaldo is very good, he is very good, just like Eric, but Beckham's passing ability will cause us a lot of trouble. If you have watched the Manchester United game, you will know that David's passing ability is very good and can help Manchester United get the ball quickly."
"Where is your favorite player from this Manchester United team?"
the reporter asked.
"Mr. Alex·Ferguson, he often tells us in the dressing room that the striker needs to give up his position when he is 30 years younger. Obviously he is the best striker in the Manchester United dressing room."
Dejan Lu joked.
Scotland The old man just likes to use his performance as a player to put pressure on players.
"Which player from Manchester United do you have more contact with at the moment?"
the reporter asked again.
"David·Beckham."
Dejan Lu said with a smile, "You should know the relationship between David and me. When I was at Manchester United, we often played together. After I transferred and left, we often contacted each other on the phone."
"Eric, do you agree with Dejan?"
the reporter asked.
"He has the best relationship with David?"
Cantona asked pretending to be stupid.
"David·Beckham is the biggest threat, what do you think?"
the reporter asked with a smile.
Cantona nodded and said, "Since it was Dejan who said it, there is no problem. David's long passes are very good. He often puts the ball in the right place at the right time. As long as you master the timing when playing with him, it is easy to receive a well-placed pass."
At this time for Manchester United, the importance of Beckham is too high.
"Eric, can you talk about Dejan on the court?"
the reporter asked.
Cantona did not refuse, but thought for a while and said, "Then I need to go to college to study first, because I can't describe Dejan's performance on the court. He seems to be omnipotent. If we must say Dejan's biggest advantage, it is his ability to read the game. Dejan often gives suggestions before the coach on how to deal with difficult opponents."
"Dejan, what do you think is Manchester United's problem?"
The reporter turned around and asked.
Ferguson also pricked up his ears and looked at Dejan Lu.
Dejan Lu rolled his eyes.
These guys are determined to find news on him.
Dejan Lu said, "The biggest problem of Manchester United is in Manchester. The fans in that city are very good, but it often rains. If Manchester is at the seaside, I may choose to stay and play at Manchester United, even if the salary at Manchester United is lower."
"You mean AC Milan is not as good as Manchester United, is it a locker room problem?"
The reporter's eyes lit up and he asked.
Dejan Lu laughed angrily. After waiting for two seconds, he said, "I mean I was very happy when I was at Manchester United. I left Manchester United not entirely because of the better conditions given by Milan. The main reason was that I didn't like Manchester's continuous drizzle. As a British reporter, you should know this very well."
Ferguson couldn't stand it anymore and said, "The last question can only be asked by one person."
Instead, reporters fell silent.
After they looked at each other, a reporter asked, "Mr. Ferguson, you and Bobby Charlton are very familiar with each other. Who do you think is the best player in Manchester United's history?"
"Dejan, this is what Sir Charlton said himself."
Ferguson stood up directly after speaking.
Dejan Lu nodded to instructor Scotland.
Cantona asked in a low voice, "Are you interested in being the leading actor in Xia Tian? I have a friend who admires you very much."
"Unless he can let Adjani and Sophie Marceau accompany me to kiss on the big screen for 90 minutes." Dejan Lu declined.
Although the French just film three-way movies, their requirements for movies are not low.
Dejan the Football King If a layman like him is used as a gimmick for others, he will most likely be tortured to a disgraceful state.
He has no acting skills.
At that time, the young director can step on Dejan the Football King and take the lead.
What about treating everyone equally, not opening back doors for big names, being strict in requirements, etc.
Dejan Lu can guess it.
You can't just let Dejan the Football King act casually.
Cantona stood up with some regret.
Dejan Lu left with Sacchi.
The two men returned to the locker room.
The locker room was quite lively.
Many players were chatting, and Dejan Lu saw Totti putting the cross in the cabinet and praying there.
Playing in the Champions League final for the first time, this kid must be a little nervous.
"Change your clothes, Dejan."
Buffon greeted, and he helped place Dejan Lu's sneakers on the ground.
Dejan Lu sat over to change equipment and chose the lottery.
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