champion godfather

Chapter 540 Volume Four Storm Three Heroes Romance
"Before this round of the league, Manchester United ranked first in the league with 78 points, followed by Chelsea with 73 points, and Nottingham Forest ranked third with 67 points, [-] points away from the league's first Manchester United, the hope of winning the championship It can be said that it is very slim..."

"Experts have analyzed that Nottingham Forest, which is preparing for the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup, should give up this league. It is too unwise to face Manchester United and go all out in an away game."

"If Ferguson's team can beat Nottingham Forest at home, then the Red Devils will be getting closer and closer to another Premier League championship trophy. Of course, the situation may not be so clear. In the last round of the league, Manchester United had an unexpected 1: 2 loss to Portsmouth, which allowed Chelsea to close the gap between the two teams to five points. With six games left in the league, this gap is not safe for Manchester United...”

"Therefore, we believe that Manchester United's home game against Nottingham Forest, the highlight of this round of matches, will likely determine the final title of the Premier League this season. Nottingham Forest has no hope of winning the league title, but I think with Tony Twain's character , he will definitely have a leg in this excitement."

Before the No.30 round of the Premier League, all kinds of news, news, and rumors about this highlight were flying everywhere.This is an indispensable topic of conversation in social life.

Who can win the championship?Manchester United or Chelsea?What role will Nottingham Forest play in this?

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The day after tomorrow is the No.30 three-round match. As soon as Mourinho arrived at Chelsea's training base, he received a call from his immediate boss, the big boss Abramovich.During the phone call, the rich man in Russia warmly invited him to the dinner at night, and made it very clear that this was not the kind of big banquet where many social celebrities were invited, but a private dinner for the chairman and head coach of the Chelsea club.

Of course Mourinho knows that Abramovich must have a purpose in looking for him to eat at this time, and most of them are related to this year's championship goal.He has known for a long time that since he took over the team, he has known what kind of ambition his boss has.

I won the League Championship, I won the League Cup, and I won the FA Cup.For the current upstart Chelsea, they still wear a "upstart" hat.If he wants to be recognized by everyone, to be called a real rich man, and if the chairman of Chelsea is to get more respect in getting along with the upper class in London, Mourinho still needs to bring it to his boss. A new champion, one that Chelsea has never touched in its [-]-year history-the Champions League champion.

Can Mourinho say no to Roman Abramovich's dinner invitation?

He didn't even think about refusing.

Although both he and Abramovich are rebellious characters, but looking at them now, they still have something in common.For example, they are very ambitious, they all know what they want to do, they all need - champions.

At the end of the call, Abramovich inquired about the team's preparations for the Champions Cup with great concern. The No.30 three-round league round was just around the corner, but he didn't care, and only thought about the Champions Cup.The Russians can't seem to wait any longer.

Of course Mourinho replied that everything was going smoothly and the morale of the team was high, because the opponent was Nottingham Forest, and he didn't even need to mobilize.

Thinking that his opponent in the semi-finals was Tony Twain of Nottingham Forest, Mourinho tightened his grip on the mobile phone.

Of course we will beat Nottingham Forest, reach the Champions League final, and then no matter who is standing in front of us at that time, whether it is AC Milan or Manchester United.The final champions belong to Chelsea.Of course, my boss, this championship trophy is not just for you...

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At the same time, at the Carrington training base in Manchester, the atmosphere on the training ground was a bit dignified, to the point of depression.The leader of the Red Devils, Sir Alex Ferguson, looked gloomy, as if the weather was overhead at this moment.The usual talking and laughing in training is now gone.

Just kidding, does anyone dare to smile in front of a boss who is in a bad mood?

People like Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are usually lively and like to play tricks, are all honestly doing their own training programs today, and they dare not slack off in the slightest.

After the last round of the league, Ferguson locked all the players in the visiting team's locker room, completely ignoring the need for him to deal with the press conference outside, and scolded the whole team bloody there, adding up their worth The world superstars who were worth hundreds of millions of pounds did not dare to take a breath in front of the angry Ferguson, for fear that they would become the target of the hair dryer to vent their anger.

Regarding this paragraph, no news media disclosed it after the game, because they did not know what happened.It is destined to only become a "secret news" that will be disclosed in the autobiography of a certain Manchester United player in the future.

Ferguson fully conveyed his anger to those big names with high salaries, letting them understand that in the Manchester United Kingdom, his orders are supreme and cannot be violated.

It was Ferguson's expression all week.

Like Chelsea, Manchester United is now at a critical moment.After experiencing a trough for three seasons, Manchester United revived under the leadership of Ferguson and made a comeback. Unexpectedly, in the first year, they would have the opportunity to win the league championship and the Champions League championship, and achieve a double crown.How can such a great opportunity be missed?

But now Chelsea are too close in the league, and in the semi-finals of the Champions League, they have to compete with the strong enemy AC Milan. They are all difficult opponents.

If Manchester United easily defeated the underdog Portsmouth in the last round away game, why are they so nervous now?It is only five points away from being chased by Chelsea, and it may be overturned at any time.

Looking at the players who were training with their heads down on the field, he shouted vigorously, "Give me more effort, you bastards! This is the debt you paid for your carelessness in the last game!"

Two days later, he will usher in an old friend at the "Dream Theater" Old Trafford, but this old friend is not easy to dismiss.

Right now, comments and analysis about this game are flying all over the sky. He also wants to know what Tony Twain thinks about this game. Should he go all out or give up preparing for the Champions Cup?
You have no hope of winning the league title, Tony.Do you still want to intervene?
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For almost the entire season, Nottingham Forest did the job of "accompanying the prince to study".Now overnight, they have become "Mr. Key".So at this very moment, what is the man who is going to decide the league title, and maybe even the Champions League title, doing?

He is having a relaxed chat with Albertini at the lush green Wilford training base.

"The season is coming to an end, Demi. It's almost time to say goodbye. If you don't want to, don't force it. You can stay and continue playing. I can make a new contract in 10 minutes."

Hearing Tang En say this, Albertini laughed: "Don't make fun of me, boss. There is nothing to be reluctant to part with. I have played... 18 years of high-level professional football, and it is time to retire."

"Really, what a pity... Even though I knew that one day would come, I still can't treat it like a normal thing." Tang En shrugged, "Did you go back to Italy after retiring?"

"If I miss you, I'll come back to Nottingham to see you too, sir."

"Then I'll go to Milan if I miss you. Anyway, my team always travels all over the world. Haha!" Speaking of Milan, Dunn soon stopped laughing and asked Albertini. "Demi, you said that you like being a coach the most, and the game you like is also Champion Football Manager... So can you tell me now from the perspective of a coach, what choice should we make for the game the day after tomorrow? Outside Have you seen all the analysis and commentary?"

Albertini was used to Tang En's sudden questions, so he nodded. "If I were the head coach... I think I would choose to give up fighting with Manchester United, engage in rotation, let more main players rest, let bench players get a chance to exercise, conserve energy, avoid injuries, and get one. I'm very satisfied."

While he was talking, Tang En nodded, and when he finished speaking, Tang En nodded again. "You are right, absolutely right. Generally speaking, we should do this. Let me ask you again, in the semi-final between AC Milan and Manchester United, who do you think will enter the final?"

This question made Albertini think for a long time before he said with some hesitation: "I'm not sure... I think the two teams are evenly matched. Everyone has a chance to enter the final, and it is reasonable to even win the championship trophy."

Tang En smiled: "Then let me ask in a different way—who do you hope will enter the final?"

This time, Albertini answered Dunn almost at the same time as he asked the question: "AC Milan."

"You think as I do, Demi."

Albertini felt strange: "I remember that the boss is not a Milan fan."

"Yeah, of course I'm not. But I'd rather have them in the final than Manchester United."

"You have a good personal relationship with Ferguson..."

"This has nothing to do with personal friendship. I think AC Milan's entry into the final is more beneficial to us. Demi, do you still remember that I promised you a truly exciting farewell match for your career that you will never forget?" Tang En Turning his head to look at Albertini and laughing, he saw that Albertini's expression was undergoing the change he hoped to see.

"AC Milan must be in the final, they must be in the final. Demy, that is the farewell game I gave you, I hope you like it." After saying this, he looked down at his watch and said to Albertini: " The rest time is over, let's go to training."

After patting Albertini who was still in a daze, Tang En turned and walked towards his coaching staff members.

"Guys, the current situation in the league is very favorable to us." Walking in front of the coaching staff, he opened his arms and said. "Chelsea and Manchester United have the opportunity to win the league title, reach the Champions League final at the same time, and then work hard to win a legendary double. How many people will refuse such a temptation?"

In the eyes of the coaches, Tang En was smiling like a devil at this time, and a pair of black wings spread out behind him, covering the sunlight in front of their eyes.

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A day later, the coach of the Nottingham Forest team arrived at the hotel where they were staying in Manchester.At the entrance of the hotel, Tang En, who was surrounded by reporters, once again reiterated that Forest's goal this season is the European arena. As for the ranking in the domestic league, as long as he can guarantee the top four in the end, he will be very satisfied with qualifying for the Champions Cup next season. up.

"...If I can meet Mr. Ferguson again in the Champions League final, I will not be polite."

His last sentence gave the reporters unlimited room for imagination.First, he said that he would not do his best in this game; second, he had completely ignored his opponent in the semi-finals, Jose Mourinho's Chelsea; third, he was very confident in winning the Champions League. powerful.

"Should I believe what he said?" Queiroz looked at Tang En in the photo and asked his boss Ferguson. "Generally speaking, it is reasonable and almost certain to give up an irrelevant game before there is a more important game..."

"But that's just generally speaking..." Ferguson muttered while sitting on the boss's chair, rubbing his chin.

In fact, he was not sure.Tang En has mixed feelings for him. Sometimes you feel that he is so sincere that he wants to show his heart to you.Sometimes it makes people feel that he is full of lies, and every word is unbelievable.

Queiroz wanted to convince the boss to accept his idea: "No matter how I analyze it, before there is a bigger pie, Tang En should temporarily abandon the small bread, otherwise, with his appetite, he can't eat it at the same time." A loaf of bread and a large sheet of pie."

"What you said makes sense, Carlos." Ferguson nodded, "But I always have a worry..."

"Jazz, are you worried about AC Milan? That is indeed a difficult enemy to deal with, especially this season, their Kaka state is very good..."

AC Milan?
Ferguson thought about this team.This situation is indeed very complicated. The league champion Ferguson does not want to lose anyway, especially to Mourinho.At the same time, he also very much hopes to win the second Champions League trophy in his coaching career, and become an important weight comparable to the legends in the history of Manchester United Club... no, to be comparable to those legendary figures in the history of British football.

Mark Busby, Bill Shankly, Brian Clough, Bob Paisley...the names of the stars can be put together with them, and they will be mentioned again and again in the future.Ferguson's coaching career has no regrets.

Ferguson woke up from his contemplation. He looked at Queiroz and said: "Of course we can't lose the league title. I also want to win the Champions League. No matter what kind of opponent AC Milan is, I think Nottingham Forest is definitely not something we can casually win. The opponents that can be defeated, even if they are only half of the main force. Let our people go all out."

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The Old Trafford home dressing room before the game.

Ferguson was pacing back and forth in front of the Manchester United players who had changed their jerseys and were about to go out, roaring loudly, making them nervous: "...Think about your shitty performance in Portsmouth in the last round of the league! If you Some people are already proud of this, but you can still do this in this game. If you feel that losing to Portsmouth is your shame, then in this game, give me all my energy to defeat this opponent in front of me!"

Half an hour ago, he had already got Nottingham Forest's playing list.The result proved that his caution was very justified. Tony Twain sent the strongest lineup he could at the moment to play this "irrelevant" match for himself.

Sure enough, he is a difficult "old friend"...

"Win Nottingham Forest, let yourselves breathe a sigh of relief before the semi-finals of the Champions League. Otherwise... none of us can think about it! Tear them to pieces!"

In the visiting team locker room.

Different from Ferguson's impassioned, Tang En smiled relaxedly.

"Guys, if any of you are wondering why I'm asking you to give it your all in this game, raise your hand and ask."

Of course no one will raise their hands.Twain was very satisfied with this. The players must have doubts in their hearts, but they chose to trust themselves as the head coach.

"Honestly, we haven't had much chance to compete for the league title this season, unlike last season. This season we put more energy into the Champions League and that's the price. Now we have to look at others for a It's up to you to fight for the championship. For me who is used to being the protagonist, this is really too cruel..."

Seeing his head coach putting on airs, someone in the locker room laughed.Of course, those who dare to laugh are those who are not afraid of death, such as Franck Ribery and Eastwood...

"But are we going to be the stepping stones and corpses before the victors set foot on the throne and wear the laurels? They walked all the way up, and the red carpet was not dyed with dye, but the blood of their opponents! I don't want to let myself blood on there. Do you think so?"

"No, boss!"

"Nobody wants to!"

"The devil is willing!"

A group of people roared, they were waiting for the head coach to ask that.

"Very good! We are different from those losers who have fallen to the ground, their blood has dried up, and their corpses are completely cold! We have more pursuits than this little throne, and we cannot die here. We It's the fucking Mysterion! Come to Wuying, go to Wujing, and if you see who doesn't like it, hit the back of whoever's ass!" Tang En slapped his palm hard, "Does anyone think he's going to win? Let's tell them this idea How naive! If we can't get it, others can't get it easily!"

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Nine and 10 minutes later, in the "dream theater" of the Old Trafford Stadium, which was noisy for the whole game, the audience has not left their seats, but the drama has come to an end.

"Dream Theater, Dream Theater is really a place where directors can play well." Tang En stood on the sidelines applauding, and said to Tang who was standing beside him, "It is said that this is the stage for actors, but I think this is the director's place." stage."

Beside him, on the stand in the distance, stood a huge electronic screen.The score above is striking:
0: 2.

According to international practice, the home team scores first and the away team scores last.

"It's unbelievable... Nottingham Forest beat Manchester United 2-0 in the away game! Although the game didn't look as easy as the score, no matter what, it was Tony Twain who laughed after 10 minutes, not Allier Sir Alex Ferguson! Now, with Chelsea not yet playing, the difference between the two sides is still only five points!" The TV commentator was commenting on the game. "Both sides tried their best. Unfortunately, Manchester United's luck was a little bit worse. They had a chance to change the situation on the field..."

What's the use of saying this now?
The game is over.

After applauding the players on the field, Tang En turned and walked towards Manchester United's coaching bench.

At the same time, Ferguson was walking towards him.In this way, the two met in the middle.

Ferguson's face looked very ugly, and Tang En thought that those poor Manchester United players would suffer again when they went back.Losing two games in a row, at such a critical moment, is a big problem.If the handling is not good, maybe Manchester United's league title, which has worked hard for a season this season, will finally fly away and fly into the hands of Mourinho.

The two held hands together. Tang En had a faint smile on his face. He didn't want to show himself too complacently and anger Ferguson.Tang En would not do such things that harm others but not himself.

Ferguson spoke first: "I gave you a pistol and a bullet. If you think it's too little, I'll give you another one. I didn't expect you to shoot me with them all."

Tang En smiled: "I told my players that your head coach is a person who never gives up at any time. It's the same in this game. I can't let them see me give up."

"Give up? Even if you win this game, what have you won? There is no change in the ranking, and there is no guarantee that you can beat Chelsea in the semi-finals of the Champions League."

"The first half of the season, your team beat my team on my base. Now, I win it back and we're even."

Ferguson was a little surprised by this answer. "You are really a vengeful person, Mr. Tang En."

"Sometimes the media doesn't wrong people."

Ferguson was about to leave. He let go of Tang En's hand and said, "One last word. If I meet you in the Champions Cup final, I won't be polite."

Tang En waved his hand, watched Ferguson leave, and then whispered, "We won't meet, Sir. Which one do you want, the sure champion or the uncertain champion?"

Back in the locker room, Tang En shouted to the elated players: "You guys did a great job, guys! Now we can go to Athens without any worries!"

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On the second night after Manchester United lost to Nottingham Forest, Mourinho's Chelsea beat West Ham United 4-1 away.In this way, Manchester United still has 78 points and Chelsea has risen to 76 points. Now they are only two points away from the first place in the league. One game can turn the entire Premier League upside down.

It's like a big piece of oily fat hanging in front of your eyes, who can resist this temptation?
League champions, Champions League champions... double crowns!

Get rid of the hat of the nouveau riche, become a real rich, let Chelsea reborn.

An hour after the game had just ended, Mourinho received a congratulatory call from his immediate boss, Mr. Abramovich.He congratulated the team for winning the game, congratulated the team for catching up with Manchester United in the league standings, and invited Mourinho to have lunch on his private yacht at noon the next day, and If you have time, have afternoon tea together.

Before ending the call, the Russian billionaire asked by the way how likely it is that Chelsea will win the double crown this season...

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PS, after taking medicine for a few days and taking injections for a few days, the symptoms on my legs have been relieved a lot.After going to the hospital for reexamination, some medicines were re-prescribed, and the treatment will continue when I come back.Three days later, I still have to go to the hospital for reexamination. The doctor said to keep observing.

Thank you for your concern and support!

(End of this chapter)