Chapter 94 You Brazilians called Ronnie, aren't you...?
The match against Juventus was an evening game, and by the time the players had finished showering and packed their bags, it was almost midnight.
Milan did not stay overnight in Turin, but instead used the team bus to take the players back to Milan overnight.
The drive between Turin and Milan takes between 1.5 and 2 hours. Even though it was past midnight, there were still many vehicles on the highway heading towards Milan.
Judging from the decorations on the outside of the cars, a large portion of them were AC Milan fans who had come to Turin to watch the game and were also heading back to Milan.
Fans' cars surrounded the team bus, like a loyal guard, escorting the team bus back to Milan in glory.
With the next league match a week later, Ancelotti generously gave the players two days off, instructing them to rest well and return to Milanello for training on the third day.
"Long live Carlo!" cheers erupted on the bus.
After playing a whole match in the pouring rain and then traveling back to Milan overnight, everyone was exhausted. A two-day holiday was just wonderful!
Seeing that the atmosphere was great, Fino stood up and clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.
"Guys, we had an amazing game tonight, it was absolutely fantastic! We have to celebrate with a big meal! Since I got the biggest goal bonus, it's on me!"
An even louder cheer erupted on the bus.
"That's right, a 5-4 victory over Juventus is worth celebrating!"
"That's right, we've exhausted ourselves, we need to have a good meal!"
"Yoho~ Long live Finney!"
"What are we eating, Finney?" Nesta wasn't particularly interested in the celebration, but he got excited when it came to food and immediately got to the point.
“We’ll eat at the same Chinese restaurant as last time; everyone really enjoyed it. Let’s all take a good rest today, and the get-together is scheduled for the evening of the second day of the holiday,” Fino replied.
In fact, he had already booked a table the day after the Golden Boy Award was announced. Although the Golden Boy Award is not an important award, there is no harm in finding an excuse to treat people to a meal and do them a favor.
He calculated the recent matches. There was a week between the 16th and 17th rounds of the league. According to Ancelotti's habit, he would usually give two days off, so he booked the evening of the second day of his holiday.
What he didn't expect was that he would perform so well in this game, not only scoring another hat-trick but also netting a spectacular bicycle kick. This reason for treating everyone seems more reasonable now. The Golden Boy award was just for his own celebration, while the 5-4 victory over Juventus was for everyone's celebration.
Then, Fino addressed the new signings who had joined or returned to Milan this year: "Shevchenko, Ronaldo, Gianluca, Christian (Abbiati), and Luca (Antonini), I'll send you the address in a bit. Drive there yourselves tomorrow night. If you can't find the location, call me."
He didn't forget to invite the coaching staff and other personnel in the car, even though they were unlikely to participate, Fino still politely extended an invitation.
“You young people have fun, I won’t spoil the fun,” Ancelotti said to Fino, raising an eyebrow.
Fino has high emotional intelligence, but Ancelotti has even higher emotional intelligence. With the head coach around, how can the players play?
But he stared at Fino with a meaningful look in his eyes.
Fino: ? ? ?
Ancelotti: !!!
Fino thought for a moment, then tentatively emphasized, "To avoid affecting training after the holiday, this gathering will be alcohol-free!"
He guessed right. Ancelotti nodded in satisfaction, turned his head back, and began to close his eyes to rest.
Upon hearing that it was alcohol-free, Ronaldinho, who had been looking forward to a party, felt a bit disappointed. He started urging Fino: "What's the point if there's no alcohol? If you're worried about it affecting training, let's do it tonight. We can go back to Milan and sleep, then wake up in the afternoon and start partying. After dinner, we can go to a nightclub and party until tomorrow morning. Then we can catch up on sleep during the day. It won't affect training the day after tomorrow at all."
Fino twitched his lips. He thought of Ronaldo when he treated everyone to dinner last year. "Are all Brazilians named Ronaldo brainwashed?"
“No, Ronnie, I have a schedule tonight. It’s an invitation to a show that was booked a month and a half ago, organized by the club. I can’t break my promise.”
Fino was going to participate in a radio live broadcast program called "The Voice of Football".
This is one of the most popular football radio programs in Italy. Each episode invites one or two football professionals as guests to talk with the host, making it an important channel for fans to learn about teams and stars.
Because it frequently breaks bombshells, this program has a high listenership. Even though society has entered the internet age, the program still retains a huge audience despite the impact of the internet.
Milan has always valued this promotional platform, frequently sending its players to boost their popularity. Even the club's top executives are regular guests on the show, making it a perfect opportunity for the host to "accidentally" let slip some information, and a great chance to release a smokescreen.
Popular stars like Maldini, Kaka, and Pirlo have appeared on the show many times. A few years ago, the episode where Inzaghi and Vieri talked about their love stories even broke the listening record of "The Voice of Football".
Kaka didn't come to Turin with the team today; Fino sat with Shevchenko on the bus.
When the bus was noisy, the two of them managed to keep up their spirits and chat. But as the bus gradually quieted down, Fino and Shevchenko grew tired and snuggled together, eventually falling asleep.
By the time the team bus took him home, it was past 3 a.m. Fino collapsed onto his bed and slept soundly until the afternoon.
I drew back the curtains; it was still a gloomy, rainy day.
Milan winters are often rainy, and when it's not raining, the sun doesn't like to show its face much, so it's always gloomy and cold.
Fino lay back on the bed and started browsing the internet on his phone. The reports about Juventus vs. AC Milan were indeed very popular, and even after more than 12 hours, they were still trending.
Major sports media outlets have also published their own interpretations on their official websites or state media platforms.
The internet age is far more convenient than the print media age. While print media headlines might require weighing various factors and making choices, the internet age doesn't. With just a few clicks of the mouse, you can publish another report, and every single one can be a headline.
A thrilling Serie A match unfolded in the rain, with Juventus losing 4-5 to AC Milan at home.
Roll on, Del Piero! Was AC Milan's ugly defense the real reason for Juventus' loss?
Cabrini's spectacular bicycle kick seals a victory for the Golden Boy, who defeats Juventus.
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A heartwarming moment in the rain: Maldini carries the future of Milan on his back.
Fino clicked on the news article, published by Gazzetta dello Sport, and the photos were very well taken.
Fino and Maldini were wearing the same jerseys, had the same long, dark hair, and wore the same thin headbands. The rain soaked their hair, and water droplets slid down their hair and cheeks.
The older man tilted his head to talk to the young man on his back, and even through the hazy rain, his gentle and cheerful smile could still be seen.
The young man tightly embraced the older man's neck, his head slightly lowered, as if he were listening intently. Due to the posture and angle, the young man's face could not be seen in the photo, but his concentration was palpable.
The scene was so beautiful that Fino skillfully saved it.
The comments section below this news item also reflects the direction Fino prefers.
[Oh my god, looking at this, it really is a father-son gathering, how heartwarming!]
Speaking of which, I just realized that Maldini and Fino are actually 20 years apart in age. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they're father and son. If Maldini had married earlier, he really might have had a son as old as Fino.
This photo is divine. The background is a blurred, empty stadium, and it seems as if only the two of them remain in the world. In the pouring rain, Maldini carries his beloved child on his back, walking until time itself seems to stand still… In this moment, he is not a king looking down upon all living beings from his throne, but a tender and loving father.
The atmosphere here is absolutely amazing!
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Fino switched her social media accounts, logged into "Red and Black Faith-3," and started liking her favorite comments.
My beloved subjects in the comments section have won my heart!
After surfing the internet for a while, Fino got a little hungry. He glanced at the time and saw that it was already past 3 p.m.
Fino got up, took a shower, ate something simple, and then started doing housework.
A little while later, the doorbell rang.
She is Julia, a staff member of Mendes' team in the Italian office. She is in her 30s and is a very capable professional woman.
Once the office was running smoothly, Mendes himself was freed from the Italian division, only needing to control the overall direction, while his capable subordinates were responsible for the specific business of the Italian division.
Julia is Fino's direct employee, playing a role somewhere between agent and assistant. She is mainly responsible for coordinating and implementing Fino's affairs in Italy, and occasionally helps Fino with minor troubles in his life.
Julia also brought the stylist team she used for the Golden Boy Award photoshoot to prepare for the evening's live radio program.
Fino was a little embarrassed: "Julia, radio shows don't require on-camera appearances, so there's no need for special styling, right?"
“It’s necessary!” Julia insisted. “There will definitely be reporters waiting in front of the radio station building. It won’t hurt to face the public in a good state.”
The makeup artist laughed: "Finnie, don't worry, this makeup and styling is very simple, not as complicated as when you're doing a professional photoshoot, and it won't take long."
"Alright, alright!" Fino gave in again.
The makeup artist wasn't lying to him; the makeup this time was indeed very simple. The makeup artist's focus was on making the skin look its best, then trimming the eyebrows, styling the hair, and setting it. That was the end of the makeup process.
Fino's features are already outstanding enough, and she doesn't need much retouching when there's no need for professional photography.
The fitting process wasn't too complicated. The makeup and styling team only brought a few suits this time. After Fino tried them on, the stylist chose one of the more casual suits, which, combined with Fino's relaxed hairstyle, looked perfect.
Unlike Fino's previous mature and composed image, this makeup and styling immediately brings out the youthfulness and vigor that young people of this age should have.
After getting her makeup and hair done, Fino declined Julia's offer to accompany her and drove alone to the radio station building.
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