champion godfather

Chapter 834
The game between Nottingham Forest and Barcelona is over, but the story is far from over.
A day later, FC Barcelona submitted a complaint to UEFA about the quality of the turf at the City Stadium, while Nottingham Forest also submitted their complaint about the refereeing problem in the first leg that they had been brewing for a week. UEFA.
Anyway, the battle between the two sides will continue to be fought at a higher level.
Barcelona protested that Nottingham Forest used unsportsmanlike means to help them win the game. The temporary replacement of the turf was too blatant.When Mourinho was still at Chelsea, in order to deal with Barcelona, ​​he once sprinkled sand on the turf of the Stamford Bridge Stadium.However, when sand is spilled, most people can't see it at all. Only those who go up to play football can know how uncomfortable it is, and they can't find the reason for a while.The trick played by Tony Twain is really too naked. Is he afraid that he hasn't left enough evidence?
The English media ridiculed Barcelona that they couldn't afford to lose. "The game has already been lost, so let's talk about the bad venue. Nottingham Forest is playing tricks. Do they still want UEFA to judge them to win?"
The Catalan media countered: "We are only trying to maintain the sportsmanship of professional football! The sacred football game must not be tarnished by such villainous behavior!"
After the game, Barcelona, ​​from players to coaches, blamed the poor venue of the city stadium for the loss.It seems that as long as the venue is okay, they will definitely win.In fact, they just want to draw everyone's attention to the quality of the turf in the city stadium.
Nottingham Forest Club was unmoved by this.Anyway, they insisted that UEFA agreed with them to replace the turf. The quality of the turf is indeed worse, but there is no way to do it, because the club's finances are tight... But they have learned the lesson from this time and promise that they will never do it next time This happened.If you don't believe me, UEFA officials and Catalan media are welcome to visit and guide the first round of the semi-final...
UEFA also suffered from being dumb this time.In fact, anyone with a normal IQ could see what Tony Twain was up to.He said that the finances are tight so the quality of the turf is poor. Is it really bad?Nottingham Forest is also a Premier League club, can't two sets of standard turf be produced?It's all bullshit!He deliberately didn't take it out, just to cheat Barcelona.This point is already the consensus of everyone. Even if you interview Nottingham Forest fans, nine out of ten people will think so, and the other one who doesn't think so much is just lying.
But UEFA really can't punish Nottingham Forest Club, because Nottingham Forest Club changed the turf with their consent and approval. If you want to punish Forest Club, you have to find your own responsibility first, so that everyone can't get off the stage. It's also really ugly.And more importantly, what Tony Twain did was completely in line with the procedure, and there was no fault at all.
Barcelona's complaint was a bit like a coquettish after losing the game.
Platini supports Catalonia in private, and he and other high-level officials have a good relationship with Barcelona.However, he must handle this matter impartially, otherwise he will lose his prestige and damage the reputation of UEFA.The result of impartial handling was that Nottingham Forest was not guilty.
In the end, UEFA issued a public statement, stating that it will review the quality of the turf on all stadiums where the European Champions Cup will be held in the future, and clubs that fail the review will be punished and be "banned at home".
"...We believe that as the highest level of competition between European clubs, the venue where it is held should also have a corresponding standard. There should be absolutely no doubts about this. For example, we require that the venue for the European Champions Cup final must be able to accommodate at least 6 people. Ten thousand people, this is a hard rule, and any stadium that does not meet the standard will not be considered. Of course, it is impossible for us to use the attendance as a standard to require a non-final venue, but the quality of the turf is still a must... Yes, we do not want to play again Seeing what happened at the City Stadium last week, I admit that the introduction of this rule has something to do with Nottingham Forest vs Barcelona. It was a special game... No, we will not punish Nottingham Forest Club , they are within the scope allowed by the rules..."
The following words, the spokesman said quite helplessly.This is tantamount to euphemistically expressing an attitude of UEFA-Nottingham Forest took advantage of a loophole of UEFA.If we can't cure them now, it doesn't mean we won't be able to cure them in the future.Anyway, this account is written down, and one day it will be settled.
After the introduction of this new regulation, the Catalan media still complained that if it had been introduced a week earlier, Barcelona would have already appeared in the top four list.
The English media mocked them, saying, "If Barcelona had learned from Tony Twain earlier, they wouldn't have to complain so much."
Guardiola was expressionless in the interview. Obviously, such a useless loss still made him brood a week later. "UEFA did the right thing, a bit late. I just hope that Barcelona's defeat can be a source of momentum for the Champions League to move forward - with spectators and fans in front of the TVs and flooding stadiums. It's definitely not a game like that that you want to see at the highest level in Europe."
What kind of match is naturally the second round match between Nottingham Forest and Barcelona.The football is always flying around in the air, without aesthetics at all.The big-name players performed abnormally, which disappointed the audience who planned to appreciate their wonderful performances. There were zero technical highlights and the tactical content could not be said to be high.A typical "result over everything" game is really boring.
But there are four goals in such a game, and there are two more goals that are enough to be selected as the top ten goals in the Champions League this season.From this aspect, this game is better than many games with wonderful scenes but dull results...
On the other side of the sea, Tony Twain was surrounded by swarming reporters on the sidelines of the training ground, wanting him to talk about his views on UEFA's new regulations.
Tang En affirmed UEFA's new regulations with a smile: "This is a good thing, of course it is a good thing. I especially agree with the words of Mr. Spokesperson, 'as the highest level of competition among European clubs, it is important to hold it. The venue should also be of a corresponding standard'. That's a great sentence!" Tang En's smiling face can easily be understood as he is flattering UEFA, "I don't think the fans want them to see It’s a game played on a vegetable field, which is a kind of damage to football!” Look at his face full of righteous indignation, as if the vegetable field turf of the city stadium has nothing to do with him.
"So I agree with UEFA's regulations with both hands." Speaking of which, he really raised his hands. "Such regulations ensure the quality of the Champions League, and it is also a good thing for our players-because no one will worry about playing on a bad pitch and getting injured. This is a very humane and rigid regulation. Nottingham Forest will fully support and cooperate!"
It is said that Guardiola tore the newspaper in half after seeing Twain's remarks.Well, it's just rumored...
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Another thing is more complicated.
A week after that game, UEFA finally dealt with the turf issue with a new regulation.Then they planned to deal with Tony Twain.In the "Vegetable Field Gate" incident, they had no excuses, but with this incident, they believed that there must be enough reasons to deal with that rebellious Tony Twain.
You kid framed the referee we appointed to accept bribes from Barcelona, ​​what evidence do you have?Without evidence, you are false accusation!
Originally, with UEFA's bureaucratic style of work, the hearing or something had to wait until half a year later.
But this time, UEFA acted uncharacteristically.Immediately after the "Vegetable Field Gate" was dealt with, Tony Twain was notified to go to Nyon, Switzerland to attend the hearing.
Before going to Switzerland, Dunn called Pierce Bruce and Lineker and was willing to accept their exclusive interview.Recorded by BBC5, the interview will be published separately on BBC5 and the Nottingham Evening Post.
Obviously, Twain also realized that this was a big hurdle in his coaching career.Someone wants to mess with him, but he must not be knocked down.
So he needs to do his best, and he must package himself as a Robin Hood hero who fights against the official authority.He needs to win more support from the people, using the media, this kind of thing can be easily done.
The exclusive interview naturally revolved around a series of recent focuses on Tony Twain.
Lineker interviews, while Bruce takes notes.
Lineker asked many questions, and Tang En explained them one by one.In the TV camera, he dropped the usual arrogance and arrogance, and accepted the interviews with a calm face and a smile, and sometimes showed his unique sense of humor, but you must watch It didn't come out that he had any intention of confronting the reporter.This is hard to see in past interviews - he seems to have a natural vendetta against reporters.
He did not evade on those sensitive issues, but instead opened up and talked with Lineker.
He said that the "money counting gate" was a term invented by the Catalan media. He never said a word that the referee accepted a bribe from Barcelona, ​​and he did not imply this in other ways.His action was of course... snapping his fingers.
Lineker pressed why he would snap his fingers in that situation.You must know that if this action is interpreted as "snap your fingers", then its appearance is really abrupt and inexplicable.
"It may be abrupt to outsiders, but to myself, I don't think it's strange. It's like how a player expresses his anger by applauding after being sent off by the referee for no reason. I didn't choose to applaud. I chose to snap my fingers, which means - well done, referee! Can you understand? This is actually a kind of irony. But the Barcelona fans at the scene prefer to understand it as 'counting money', I don't know why, maybe they're inherently dark?" He laughed.
Nottingham Forest fans will think this is Twain's humor, but if Barcelona fans are lucky enough to read this interview, they will definitely not think so...
"Let me reiterate again, I have never said on any occasion or in any way that the referee on duty for that game was bribed by Barcelona. I know that the Catalan media does not vilify me every day. Well, of course they would love to see me make a fool of myself. And twisting truth, or making up the world is just commonplace for those media. So now, do you know where all that shit comes from? If Catalan If the Asian media is not happy with my blind eye, I am willing to take responsibility, and I will list all the comments made by the various media after that game, I have collected them." Tang En laughed again when he said this.
"However, these are considered evidence, and I will only show them to UEFA. They will know who the cause of this incident is, anyway, it's not me." Tang En shrugged.
After the interview was finally broadcast on TV, the response was very good, and Bruce's article was also signed and reprinted by many newspapers.Tang En's goal was achieved.At least for now, many media and the public are on his side.
After making preparations, Tang En set off for Nyon alone.Before leaving, his wife Shania called him from the United States to support him and comfort him.
All these made Dunn confident that he could overcome this hurdle.
At the same time, the club has also made moves.At the same time as the hearing was held, they submitted to UEFA the video footage of the last 10 minutes of the first round between Nottingham Forest and Barcelona, ​​as evidence to support Twain, showing that Twain was definitely not a random target, and his team did suffer an away game. Injustice.If UEFA is unwilling to admit that there is a problem with this penalty, they don't mind appealing to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport.Anyway, in a word - if you want to touch our head coach, we will play with you to the end!
Twain's leading the team to the semi-finals seemed to have improved his relationship with the club's top management. Evan decided to support Twain, and Allen was also ordered to lobby UEFA's top management.
Forest's final ranking in the Champions League directly affects their TV dividends at the end of the season.Twain is a head coach who can lead the team to victory, and naturally he is also a head coach who can bring a lot of money to the club.Such a rich man, no fool can protect him...
At the same time, many people in the circle came out to express their views in support of Tang En.Mourinho, who had always been at odds with Tang En, seemed to see himself in Tang En. He also stood up and thought that the Catalan media's hype about the "Counting Money Gate" incident was boring. Someone who has worked as a translator and assistant coach in Barcelona, ​​​​he seems to be convincing when he says this.
Ferguson also said that he had never heard Twain complain about Barcelona bribing the referee.Because "he's not like that".
Wenger said that although Tony has a very poisonous mouth, he never said what he was not sure of.
The relationship between Benitez and Twain was not very good, but this time he chose to stand on the opposite side of his own country.He thought that he had fought Tang En many times, and he was familiar with Tang En's temper. If he said he didn't say it, he didn't say it.
This time, all the head coaches of the Premier League sided with Twain.Perhaps UEFA's attitude of going against the Premier League has angered them. The Premier League has always been a group that is free from the gray area on the edge of UEFA's jurisdiction. The most troublesome people and things for UEFA are all in the Premier League. .
They took it for granted that UEFA's punishment of Tang En was actually killing chickens for monkeys to see, and it was a warning to them.It is natural to unite, after all, the interests of the Premier League are also their interests.In the final analysis, these issues are actually "interests".
The fans of Nottingham Forest, led by John and Bill, gathered at the City Stadium to support Twain during the hearing. They also contacted a number of media to report and continue to expand their influence.
"We are fighting a battle to defend our own king!" John said decisively in front of the camera lens in front of many media.
These are all putting pressure on UEFA.
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No one knows the details of the hearing, but one thing is clear to everyone.
When Tang En got out of the car, although he greeted the reporters gathered outside the UEFA headquarters with a smile, careful people could see that his smile was a little stiff.Wearing his usual Ray-Ban shades — he’s now the brand’s British face — he still can’t hide the worry on his brow.
Despite all the preparatory work, he was still a little nervous.
But when he came out of the headquarters building two hours later, he took off his sunglasses, with a spring-like smile on his face.There was no intention of concealing anything in it, he smiled naturally, it was a smile from the heart.
Which of the reporters present was not familiar with Tang En?Of course they knew what Tang En's performance meant.
The Catalan journalists groaned in pain on the spot: "This bastard has passed!"
The reporters from Nottingham and England cheered Tang En.Tang En waved to them happily, wantonly enjoying the cheers similar to welcoming the return of a hero.
Then the UEFA spokesperson appeared in front of the reporters again and announced the final result of the matter: "We think that Tony Twain's remarks to the referee after the game were aggressive, but there is nothing wrong with that." Evidence proves that he once questioned the professional ethics of the referee and FC Barcelona. He gave a very reasonable explanation for his action at the hearing, and we accept this explanation. Finally, we want to remind Tony Twain to be careful about his words and deeds... "
At the venue, Bruce asked about the referee and the handling of the penalty.
The UEFA spokesperson hesitated for a long time before answering: "The offside ball was indeed a misjudgment...We are very sorry."
So far, Tony Twain and Nottingham Forest have won a complete victory.
The next day, the Catalan media generally adopted the same headline, which roughly translates into Chinese——
The villain succeeds.
Yes, in their eyes, Tang En, a despicable villain, managed to escape two catastrophes.Look at his brilliant smile at the gate of the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, a typical villain!
On a popular Barcelona fan forum in China, a die-hard Barcelona fan uttered a rather similar whine:
"It's really good people don't live long (Barcelona was eliminated), and the scourge lasts for a thousand years..."
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