The 35th round of Premier League has ended, and the Premier League standings are as follows:
Ranking, team, win, draw, loss, points
No. 1: Manchester United, 33, 2, 1, 101
No. 2: Manchester City, 27, 5, 5, 83
No. 3: Arsenal, 21, 7, 8, 70
No. 4: Tottenham Hotspur, 20, 8, 8, 68
No. 5: Chelsea, 18, 10, 8, 64
Although Manchester United lost two points, it still leads with a huge advantage of 18 points. The championship is already in the bag, and the only remaining suspense is: Can Manchester United win both UEFA Champions League and Football Association Cup, completing the great cause of the "Five Crowns"?
On the other side of Manchester, Manchester City fans looked at the standings and remained silent.
Their team performed well this season, but Manchester United is too strong.
Zhang Kuang is too strong.
"When will we have a Zhang Kuang? When will we win the championship?" a Manchester City fan wrote on social media.
The top reply was, "When Zhang Kuang leaves Manchester United, he can't stay at Manchester United forever."
Then there is Manchester City's prayer: Zhang Kuang leave Manchester United quickly!
After that, fans such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool etc. also prayed...
Immediately, there was a wave of discussion on the Internet about 'Moyes joined Manchester United' and 'When will Zhang Kuang leave Manchester United'?
Some good people even connected the two topics together and turned it into "When Moyes took over Manchester United, it was when Zhang Kuang left Manchester United". Zhang Kuang was shocked. Is it possible that there are also time travellers?
The reporter was very interested in this topic, so he went to interview Zhang Kuang.
It is easy to interview Zhang Kuang. You only need to block him in the hotel parking lot, or Carrington Training Ground. Under normal circumstances, Zhang Kuang will answer the reporter's questions.
Therefore, early in the morning, Zhang Kuang was blocked by reporters in the hotel parking lot.
Reporter: "Zhang, the Internet is now discussing when you will leave Manchester United, and whether you will leave after Moyes comes to Manchester United? Can you respond?"
Zhang Kuang hesitated. "How to respond to this? These are all things imagined by netizens. I have never considered them myself and cannot respond.
Just like you can't answer whether you will leave if your newspaper is acquired by China people, this is something that is temporarily impossible and there is no news. Do you want me to answer a hypothetical question and create a topic of public opinion?"
The reporter curled his lips. They knew how difficult Zhang Kuang was to deal with, so they continued to ask.
Reporter: "Then will you renew your contract with Manchester United? What are the conditions for the renewal? Earlier when you joined Manchester United, you seemed to have said that you would not leave as long as Sir Ferguson continues to coach. Does that mean that you will leave if Manchester United changes the coach?"
Zhang Kuang: "These are all hypothetical questions. Who knows what will happen in the future. Maybe what I vowed now will not be the same. When something specific happens, there is a major external factor that forces me to change my earlier promise? Who knows?
This is like if you swore to the boss of the newspaper company that as long as the newspaper company doesn't fire you, you will work at the newspaper company until you retire.
But if after five years of working, you become famous in the industry, and other newspapers poach you as editor-in-chief and several times your salary, but your current newspaper cannot give you this condition, will you leave?
For another example, you have been working at a newspaper for five years, and the boss who kept his promise suddenly sells the newspaper because of family circumstances. The new boss decides to reform the newspaper, and your boss is replaced by someone who is incompetent and makes things difficult for you at every turn. Can you leave?
Therefore, anyone who vows to express his determination before things happen is digging a hole for himself and hurting the fans.
Because every guarantee you make is remembered by the fans. If you fail to keep your guarantee in the end, isn't it hurting the fans and your own reputation?
Therefore, I can't guarantee what the future will be like. Let's wait until something happens in the future. You don't need to waste energy discussing something uncertain in the future. It's meaningless."
Zhang Kuang's words aroused the affirmation of most fans on the Internet. Some fans shared examples from their work, life, and relationships: they made a guarantee in the early years, but later had to break the guarantee at the time due to unexpected reasons.
At the same time, Zhang Kuang's words have also become a reference for many celebrities. Some celebrities who broke their original promises used Zhang Kuang's words to excuse their behavior of breaking their promises.
Zhang Kuang was dumbfounded by this, but he didn't want to pay attention to it.
There is nothing guaranteed in this world. For example, someone said back then...
Forget it, some words cannot be verified, otherwise it will be against the rules.
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On the evening of April 22, Manchester United and his party came to Barcelona, where the second round of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals will be played two days later.
In the first round, Manchester United won 4-1 at home, and Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick.
In the second round, Camp Nou and Barcelona need to win by three goals to comeback.
But the attitude of Barcelona fans towards Zhang Kuang made this game full of gunpowder.
Barcelona fans started the topic "Boycott Zhang Kuang" on social media. Some people threatened to throw debris at Zhang Kuang during the game, and some even issued death threats.
Faced with the 'threats' from Barcelona fans, Zhang Kuang said only one sentence in an interview before the game, "If the game can be won by threats, there will be no need for football players to play."
This sentence appeared on the front page of "Mundo Deportivo" the next day, with the title. "Zhang Kuang: You can't win the game by threats."
Barcelona fans are angry.
They frantically forwarded the news on social media with the text. "Zhang Kuang, you wait."
But Manchester United fans are happy.
They frantically forwarded Zhang Kuang's interview on social media, with the text. "This is our No. 33. This is Eastern God of War, not afraid of threats and challenges."
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On the afternoon of April 23, Camp Nou News Release Hall.
Guardiola sat in front of the microphone, surrounded by a dense crowd of reporters.
He was wearing a dark gray suit, white shirt, and no tie. His expression was calm, but there was a rare sharpness in his eyes.
Reporter: "Pep, 1-4 in the first round, you need to win by three goals at home. Do you think Barcelona still has a chance?"
Guardiola was silent for two seconds. "Opportunity? Of course there is. Football is round. At Camp Nou, we have created many miracles.
We have Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, we have the best fans in the world, and we will go all out."
Reporter: "How do you plan to prevent Zhang Kuang?"
Zhang Kuang will always be an unavoidable topic for the team Manchester United plays against.
Guardiola's expression changed subtly. "Zhang Kuang is the most difficult player to guard in the world. You can't guard him one-on-one, you must use the entire defensive system to limit him.
We made a mistake in the first round and gave him too much space. In the second round, we will compress his space and not give him a chance to sprint."
Reporter: "Pep, some fans said that if Zhang Kuang were the player Barcelona, the score in the first round would be 4-0. What do you think?"
Guardiola was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "If Zhang Kuang is a Barcelona player, then we will indeed win. But the reality is that he is a Manchester United player. We can only find ways to deal with him."
On the other side, Ferguson's answer was very brief.
He sat in front of the microphone, chewing gum, and glanced at the reporters in the audience. "It was 4-1 in the first round, but we will not take it lightly.
Barcelona is a great team and they have the ability to create miracles at home. But we are ready."
A reporter asked, "Sir, Zhang Kuang will face a lot of hostility in Camp Nou. Are you worried about him?"
Ferguson chewed the gum twice. "Worried? I'm not worried about Zhang Kuang, I'm worried about the fans. If they throw things at Zhang Kuang, I ask the UEFA and Barcelona clubs to take measures. Otherwise, I will let my team leave the field directly."
This sentence made the headlines of all Spain media the next day. The title of "Mundo Deportivo" was. "Ferguson threatens to leave the field, Barcelona fans become the focus."
Barcelona fans are angry on social media.
Some people say that Ferguson is "making a fuss out of a molehill", some say that he is "deliberately hyping up", and still others say that he "just wants to mess up Barcelona".
But Ferguson doesn't care.
He told Zhang Kuang after the release meeting, "Zhang, if those fans throw things at him, don't fight back. Let the referee and security handle it."
Zhang Kuang thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, BOSS."
April 24th.
Location: Camp Nou Stadium, Barcelona
Audience: 96,342 people (full house)
Event: 2011-12 season Europe Champions League semi-final second round
Referee: Wolfgang Stark (Germany)
First round score: Manchester United 4-1 Barcelona
Historical significance: This is the 11th confrontation between Manchester United and Barcelona in the history of UEFA Champions League. In the previous 10 times, Barcelona had the upper hand with 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. However, UEFA Champions League was eliminated. In the competition, Manchester United had a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Barcelona. In the UEFA Champions League final last season, Manchester United defeated Barcelona 3-1 in Wembley to win the championship.
This information has been mentioned by the hosts of global sports media live broadcasts at this moment. The situation of the players of the two teams and the tactical arrangements of the head coaches of the two teams are also within the scope of discussion.
In Sky Sports studio, Martin·Tyler straightened his tie. "Good evening, welcome to Camp Nou.
UEFA Champions League semi-final second round, Barcelona versus Manchester United. I am Martin·Tyler, and next to me is Gary·Neville."
Neville leaned back in his chair. "Hello everyone. Martin, 4-1 in the first round, do you think Barcelona still has a chance?"
Martin shook his head. "It's very difficult, very difficult. In history, only Deportivo La Coruña has been able to come back from a three-goal deficit in the first round of a UEFA Champions League knockout match. In 2004, they lost to AC Milan 1-4 in the first round and came back 4-0 in the second round.
Of course, that's Deportivo La Coruña, that's Barcelona. Barcelona has Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, and they have the ability to create miracles. But the problem is, they are facing Zhang Kuang."
Neville took over. "And Barcelona must beat Camp Nou by three goals, and at the same time, Zhang Kuang must not score a goal. Martin, do you think this is possible?"
Martin laughed, "Zhang Kuang has scored 25 goals in UEFA Champions League this season, 25 goals! Do you know what this concept is? Messi has scored 10 goals, and Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 8 goals.
Zhang Kuang alone has scored more goals than Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo combined. You ask Barcelona to defend him? How to defend him?
Two people? Three people? They used four people in the first round, and Zhang Kuang passed them four times and scored three goals."
Neville: "So you mean, Barcelona is out of business?"
Martin: "I didn't say there was no chance. Football is round. But to be honest, I don't see the possibility of Barcelona's comeback.
Unless Zhang Kuang is injured and sent off, or he is sent off with a red card. Otherwise, Manchester United will definitely score. And as long as Manchester United scores, Barcelona needs to score four."
Neville nodded. "You are right. And Barcelona also has problems with his defense today. Puyol has just recovered from injury, and I don't know what his condition is like.
The central defender combination of Piqué and Mascherano was defeated by Zhang Kuang in the first round. On Alves's side, after he pressed up, Zhang Kuang would definitely take advantage of the gap behind him.
Xavi and Iniesta need to control the midfield, but they also have to track back. How Guardiola will shape up, that's the question."
Martin: "Pep is a smart man. He will adjust. But the problem is, if he adjusts, Ferguson will also adjust.
Ferguson has the trump card of Zhang Kuang, and he doesn't need to adjust too much at all. Give the ball to Zhang Kuang and watch the show."
Neville smiled, "Martin, you said it so easily. Barcelona is not a weak team."
Martin: "I didn't say they were a weak team, I said they met a player who doesn't belong on this planet. Zhang Kuang's performance this season is unprecedented in the history of UEFA Champions League."
In the CCTV studio, there is a stack of information in front of He Wei, next to Zhang Lu. The background is a panoramic picture of the Camp Nou stadium, and the red and blue seats are particularly eye-catching under the lights.
He Wei: "Good evening, audience friends. Welcome to the second round of the 2011-12 season Europe Champions League semi-finals, Barcelona vs. Manchester United at home. My name is He Wei, and the person commentating with me today is Director Zhang Lu."
Zhang Lu:"Hey, hello everyone."
He Wei: "Director Zhang, Manchester United won 4-1 in the first round, and Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick. Do you think Barcelona still has a chance tonight?"
Zhang Lu: "Hey, it's difficult. Very difficult. Barcelona needs to win by three goals at home, while also ensuring that Zhang Kuang doesn't score. This is an almost impossible task.
And if you look at Barcelona's debut today, Puyol has just returned from injury, and his status is unknown. Mascherano and Piqué The central defender combination was penetrated four times by Zhang Kuang in the first round. On Alves's side, he couldn't come back after pressing forward. Zhang Kuang will definitely take advantage of this gap."
He Wei: "What about Barcelona's offense? Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, are they capable of creating miracles?"
Zhang Lu: "They have the ability, but the problem is, they need to score goals, and they need to score a lot of goals. This means that Barcelona must press the attack.
And once Barcelona presses, Zhang Kuang has room to counterattack. You see, as long as Barcelona dares to press hard, Zhang Kuang will have at least three single-handedly or nearly single-handedly opportunities."
He Wei: "Director Zhang, how do you think Manchester United will play tonight?"
Zhang Lu: "Of course it's a defensive counterattack. In the first round, Manchester United used defensive counterattack to defeat Barcelona's passing and control. It was impossible for Ferguson to change his tactics.
The most important thing is that Manchester United has strategic weapons for defensive counterattack: Zhang Kuang's speed and physical fitness are Manchester United's biggest weapons. He can sprint at the same speed in the 90th minute."
He Wei:"Then what's the key tonight?"
Zhang Lu: "Hey, the key is whether Zhang Kuang can score. If Zhang Kuang scores, the game is over. If Zhang Kuang doesn't score... then Barcelona still has a glimmer of hope. But do you think Zhang Kuang will not score? He averages more than two goals per game, and he is very stable."
He Wei: "Well, that's it for the pre-match analysis. Let's wait and see. Okay, the players from both sides are ready to enter. Let's take a look at the live footage."
When the players entered the stadium, the boos from Camp Nou were deafening.
The boos were like a tsunami, pouring out from every corner of the stands and pressing toward the center of the court.
Zhang Kuang was walking at the end of the team, with "ZHANG33" printed on the back of his red jersey. He had no expression on his face and looked straight ahead.
The moment he stepped onto the lawn, something flew down from the stands: a banana.
The banana fell at the feet of Zhang Kuang. The audience was silent for a second, and then erupted into even louder boos.
Zhang Kuang looked down at the banana. Then he bent down and picked it up.
He raised his head and looked at the fan throwing bananas in the stands: a young Barcelona fan, holding up his mobile phone to take pictures, with a proud smile on his face.
Zhang Kuang raised the banana to the fan's mouth and made a "feeding" gesture. Then he smiled and threw the banana over.
This action detonated Camp Nou.
Countless debris flew down from the stands: water bottles, lighters, coins.
Referee Stark had to suspend the game and let security personnel clear the field.
The fourth official walked up to Zhang Kuang and warned him not to provoke the fans.
Zhang Kuang spread his hands. "They threw it first. This is racial discrimination."
The fourth official shook his head. "As long as you don't provoke them, we will strengthen security to prevent such incidents from happening again."
This is Ferguson coming over. "UEFA must give Manchester United and Zhang Kuang an explanation, otherwise don't blame Manchester United for doing this at home in the future."
The fourth official assured, "Don't worry, we are working hard to prevent this from happening again, and we have already communicated with the security at the home court."
Zhang Kuang sneered, "Okay, then I'll wait."
At this time, major TV commentators are paying attention to this matter. The host of Barcelona BarçaTV said:
"Zhang Guo is really an unruly person. He clashed with fans as soon as he entered the stadium. His behavior was too rude. His behavior of provoking fans is very unqualified..."
Martin, the host of Sky Sports: "Oh my God, are Barcelona fans engaging in racial discrimination? UEFA must intervene and strictly investigate this kind of behavior."
CCTV He Wei: "Barcelona fans are provoking Zhang Kuang and using racial discrimination. I used to think that Barcelona is a respectable team, but their behavior is really without any literacy at all. This is not the behavior that fans of a 'great club' should behave."
Zhang Lu: "Yes, this behavior of Barcelona fans will make China hundreds of millions of fans boycott them. Their behavior is very short-sighted and emotional..."
On the Internet, fans also became a quarrel.