I don't know why!
You fucking know why?!
It's been so long.
Ferguson discovered for the first time that playing against Li Shiguang off the field was far more unpleasant than playing against him on the field!
Because when this person is off the field, he really doesn't play by the rules at all!
I don't even want to talk about Ferguson from The Sun, but isn't the Yorkshire Post always the mouthpiece of Leeds United? Without your authorization, would they release this kind of news?!
Li Shiguang just said that on the phone.
Ferguson suddenly changed his mind.
no!
Even if it might affect Cristiano's performance on the field, I have to talk to him. Otherwise, it would be really bad if he found out about it from the media.
Anyway.
Cristiano Ronaldo was discovered by himself; the mentor-student relationship will always remain!
Even with no offer from Real Madrid, Ferguson was still confident he could persuade the Portuguese to stay at Manchester United.
I hung up the phone in a hurry.
Ferguson and David Gill briefly discussed their plans before leaving the Carrington training ground and driving to Ronaldo's home!
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Seeing Li Shiguang put down his phone, Simone, with a playful smile on his face, couldn't wait to ask, "Boss, was that Ferguson who called just now?"
“Yes.” Li Shiguang nodded. “The old man got anxious. He didn’t get a word in edgewise with me, so he hurriedly hung up the phone. He must have gone to find Cristiano.”
"Playing the emotional card?" Rivaldo chimed in.
“Yes, most likely.” Li Shiguang took a sip of water. “Everyone knows who Malcolm is. Manchester United has been unable to renew Cristiano’s contract for a long time. With me throwing out this 85 million euros, David Gill has probably already received a call from Malcolm. Do you think Alex can resist playing the emotional card?”
Simone pursed his lips, looking disdainful: "Then I don't think Ferguson's emotional appeal will work."
Rivaldo looked at Simone, full of curiosity: "What do you mean?"
“Cristiano isn’t stupid. He’d give up a world-class transfer fee and a high salary to stay at Manchester United for sentimentality? That doesn’t make sense…” Simeone shook his head vigorously. “Anyway, I despise playing the sentimental card the most. Either pay them, or put together a squad and get results. Why play the sentimental card with professional players…”
"Damn it, I suspect you're targeting me." After finishing his meal, Li Shiguang wiped his mouth, stood up, and patted Simeone on the shoulder with a smile. "Let's go, don't think too much about it. Let's take care of Chelsea today, then we'll go to Moscow to deal with Manchester United! Once we've successfully taken down Manchester United and won the Champions League trophy, whatever cards Ferguson plays, Cristiano will be mine!"
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8:30 p.m.
Stamford Bridge was packed with people, the stands were almost a sea of blue by 40,000 fans, with some Leeds United fans in white jerseys also scattered among them.
The main characters of tonight, the players from Chelsea and Leeds United, have already lined up in the players' tunnel, waiting to be led into Stamford Bridge by tonight's referee, Austin, to kick off this match that will determine who gets their ticket to Moscow!
The atmosphere in the players' tunnel was somewhat tense.
Unlike when the players from the two teams usually meet in the league, they didn't chat or offer each other words of encouragement while lining up.
Today I'm standing in the players' tunnel.
The players on both sides had serious expressions and exuded a slightly cold aura, making the caddies standing in front of them feel a little uncomfortable.
at the same time.
In the Sky Sports studio.
Two long-time partners.
Lineker and Jon are also ready.
Lineker is wearing Leeds United's white jersey.
Jon was wearing Chelsea's blue jersey.
"Alright! Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to Sky Sports, I'm your old friend, Gary Lineker!"
Hello! I'm Jon!
"Friends, without further ado, the players from both teams are already gearing up in the tunnel, and we've also received the starting lineups for both sides." Lineker looked at the computer screen with excitement. "Now let's see what lineups both managers have fielded in this match that will determine who Manchester United's opponent in the Champions League final!"
After a pause, Reinkel began to read.
"First and foremost, Chelsea, playing at home!"
"Grant is different today than last week; he changed the 4-4-2 formation from the last game to a 3-5-2. The goalkeeper is Cech, and the three defenders are Ashley Cole, Carvalho, and captain Terry. The five midfielders are Essien and Makelele forming the double pivot, and the three attacking midfielders are Lampard in the center, Joe Cole on the left, and Ballack on the right. Up front, Drogba is still in the starting lineup, but his starting partner has changed from Malouda in the last game to Kalou!"
"Next up is Leeds United, playing away!"
"Li made the same adjustments today, exactly the same as Grant! Li also fielded a 3-5-2 formation! Neuer is in goal, with veteran Cannavaro in front of him, captain Kompany and Lahm. Due to the formation change, Alves did not get a starting opportunity! Then in midfield, the two holding midfielders are still Modric and Alonso, with Kaká in the center in front of them, Bale and Ribery on the left and right respectively! The two forwards are Adriano on the left and Ibrahimovic on the right!"
I've already talked about the starting lineups of both teams in one go.
Lineker smiled and turned to Jon: "It's obvious that our analysis just now was completely wrong. Neither of us expected that both managers would field this 3-5-2 formation today. Come on, Jon, tell me, what's going on!"
From the moment he saw these two starting lineups, Jon's brows remained furrowed.
As soon as Reinkel finished speaking, Jon shared his thoughts.
"All I can say is that Jose's method is really effective!"
“Gary, you think Chelsea are playing a 3-5-2, but I actually think Grant should be playing a 5-3-2 today. After the game starts, Lampard and Ballack will most likely be positioned very deep, and Essien and Makelele will drop back to the defensive line, pushing Ashley Cole and Carvalho outwards.”
"You mean Grant will be setting up a bus today?" Lineker's eyes lit up.
“Grant probably didn’t have this idea before. I think he initially wanted to find a breakthrough in midfield,” Jon said with some helplessness, pointing to Leeds United’s starting lineup. “But he didn’t expect Leeds to also field a 3-5-2 formation. With Bale and Ribery on the field at the same time, the threat to Chelsea’s flanks was too great. Under these circumstances, Grant’s 3-5-2 had to be changed to a 5-3-2!”
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