Chapter 631: You Are the Best Successor! Earthquake!
Champion,"
"Champion Bayer Leverkusen!"
"They made history."
'In their almost 100-year club history, they have never won the league before, never won the Champions League, let alone the miraculous treble.
"They're just one step to the top."
"When they signed Zheng Zhi at the beginning of the season, they probably never imagined that they would be able to reach this height, which is already the pinnacle of what a European club can do, except that they have not yet won the Club World Cup."
After 120 minutes, Zheng Zhi and his teammates were the winners.
At the end of the game, Matisek fell to his knees and hugged his head, the exhausted Ribery lay down on the lawn, Novotny, LaMelo and Burdaric respectively draped the German flags that had been prepared for a long time, Hoffmann and Kovac hugged and cried directly, and Hap and Gresco rushed to the camera and roared.
Zheng Zhi stood in place with his arms raised high, his eyes closed and the wind feeling the joy of winning the championship. If I wasn't reborn, I wouldn't even have the chance to touch the Champions League trophy, and it would be impossible to stand on the stage of the Champions League, but now, it only took me two years to stand at the top of Europe. I am surrounded by great teammates, and my dream is so within reach, it's like a game of life. There is no happier person in this world than yourself......
As the most successful young marshal in Europe this year, Worrall did not forget his demeanor, and after simply waving his fists in celebration, he immediately trotted over to shake Bosque's hand and hugged him. This is the excitement of the impact on the stadium and every player hugged tightly.
Ronalnidio, Ballack, Lucio, and Emerson rushed from the stands to the field at a speed of almost 100 meters, and Kirsten and Beinrich, who were limping behind, also walked as fast as they could, but after all, it was getting farther and farther, Beinrich threw away the crutches as soon as he gritted his teeth, and Kirsten also threw the crutches aside when he saw this......
"Dude, wait for me!"
"Wait for me!"
"Wait for me!!"
Bayer Leverkusen fans also hugged in the stands, and many of them were ready to break through the railings and rush into the stadium to join in the celebration, but now the security guards have maintained order and will not let them go beyond half a step.
Real Madrid coach Bosque sniffed, but still took a firm step into the stadium, his soldiers were still on the battlefield and he needed to go up and comfort them.
Redondo, who missed the penalty, stood on the lawn and shook his head helplessly, the little prince Raul fell to his knees, Guti and Anelka drooped their heads, like a dying man, Carlos lay directly on the turf, not like a look at the world again, captain Hierro squinted and looked up at the sky, unable to believe that this was the result of today's game......
Not far away, the Bayer Leverkusen players were already hugging each other, it was really hell on one side and heaven on the other.
"Zheng!"
"We did it!"
"We really did it!"
Ribery's eyes were full of tears, he was just a cheerful child at the moment, and suddenly hugged Zheng Zhi's waist.
"Zheng, Zheng, Zheng!"
Ronaldinho quickly jumped on Zheng Zhi's back, Zheng Zhi was not careful, and was directly crushed, and then Barak, Emerson, Lucio and others pressed on it again, and began to stack Arhats one by one.
Worrall, who had always been restrained, simply jumped on it.
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At the same time, the staff is working intensively to inlay the nameplate engraved with Bayer 04 Leverkusen onto the Champions League trophy.
After the celebration, Zheng Zhi finally remembered that he should comfort his opponent.
He took the lead in the Real Madrid players who were bleeding from their hearts at the moment.
Redondo was still near the penalty spot, motionless as if he had been clicked.
"I'm sorry,"
"That's football."
"Even Roberto Baggio once fell,"
"But you've had it too,"
"It's just that this year it's our turn."
He took the initiative to pat Redondo on the shoulder, comforted Redondo, and didn't care whether Redondo was angry or not.
Lei Dondo raised his eyelids slightly, stared at Zheng Zhi with a somewhat different gaze, and after a few seconds of silence, he still spoke.
"Yes,"
"Congratulations,"
"You're a great opponent,"
"You deserve victory. Today we lost, but we still have a chance to meet in the final. β
"I'm looking forward to next time."
After a pause, another sentence popped out of his mouth, "I do believe now that you are fully capable of coming to Real Madrid to take my place." β
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What's that? Zheng Zhi was a little confused.
Redondo put his right hand on his shoulder and said earnestly: "Real Madrid is the highest temple in Europe,"
"You're ready."
"You are the best successor."
"Real Madrid is waiting for you."
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After Lei Dondo finished speaking, he turned around and left, and it was Zheng Zhi's turn to be there alone in a daze.
What kind of shift?
Pick you up?
Real Madrid waiting for me?
Zheng Zhi hurriedly waved away this thought and continued to move on to the next Real Madrid player......
The players of both sides quickly interacted with each other, and although many Real Madrid players had tears on their faces and had just finished sobbing, they still accepted the comfort and blessings of the Bayer Leverkusen players very gentlemanly and politely. Football is not everything, there is life outside of football, there is friendship.
After that, the Bayer Leverkusen players finally quieted down because the Champions League award ceremony was about to take place.
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At the award ceremony, four referees were the first to take the stage. There has been a lot of controversy in refereeing in the Champions League this season, but Italy coach Corina was almost perfect. UEFA president Johansson was very pleased with Collina's performance in law enforcement, and he smiled and patted Johansson on the face. Bayer Leverkusen players lined up first to welcome runners-up Real Madrid on the stage. Bosque was at the head of the line, followed by captain Hierro. Redondo was at the bottom of the Real Madrid team, with the Argentine being the last Real Madrid player to accept the defeat. Johnsson grabbed Redondo and whispered a few words.
Next up, of course, is the performance of the champion Bayer Leverkusen. President Leverkusen originally presented the award on the podium, but the excited Chairman Leverkusen walked to the players in advance and was the first to congratulate the champions. The chairman led the team to the podium, followed by Worrall and Johansson. When he came to the chairman, Worrall and the chairman hugged each other tightly.
Club manager Carlmond has been wiping the sweat from his forehead, walking swaying, it seems that it takes a lot of effort to even stand on the podium, and finally Zheng Zhi, who is standing behind him, helped him to let him walk.
As the focus of the audience, Zheng Zhi and Johansson said a few words, and the UEFA president then graciously hugged Zheng Zhi's head into his arms.
The mischievous of Bayer Leverkusen's players was Ballack, who reached out and touched the trophy before captain Kirsten lifted it.
As Johansson handed the trophy to Kirsten, who was the last to take the stage, the crowd was boiling. The Bayer Leverkusen players cheered and cheered, and the fans applauded and sang to them. Kirsten came to the centre of the pitch with the trophy and all the Leverkusen players posed for a photo with the trophy. The Bayer Leverkusen players then saluted the fans with trophies, with everyone scrambling to lift the trophy and kiss the Big Ears Cup. Zheng Zhi, who became the Champions League champion for the first time in his career, also put the Big Ear Cup on his head, and he finally achieved the most important breakthrough.
After a mass swoop on the turf celebrations, the Bayer Leverkusen players finally threw manager Worrall high three times in a row, and Worrall finally enjoyed the glory he wanted most......
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The celebration continued, and the family members of Bayer Leverkusen walked into the stadium to participate in the celebration with the players, with the likes of Novotny, Kirsten and Beinrich holding their children and trophies in their arms, and some pulling their girlfriends to take pictures. Zheng Zhi's scene is the biggest, his parents, Li Weifeng and other national team teammates, agent Wu Di, etc. are all standing together, it is like a family photo. This is not only the glory of Zheng Zhi, but also the glory of China.
CCBV5 has been live, and fans across the country have been able to continue watching the celebration in front of their televisions.
Reporters from all over the world also flocked to the post-match press conference, and Zheng Zhi also expressed his feelings in front of the camera without reservation.
"We are the best. There are no words to express this great victory, and it was a perfect result for us this season. Real Madrid played well in the first half, but we were better throughout the game. β
"This is the last title we are looking for this season, and it is a very significant season. It's really great. β
'People always remember the winners, it's different, you can play good football, but it doesn't make sense if you can't win the title.
"It's been a fantastic season."
Later, the reporters also talked about the Golden Globe Awards, and Zheng Zhi replied very low-key.
"2000 was a very special year and I think I would have had a chance if I didn't have a big tournament for the national team, but now I don't think about it. Besides, I'm young, aren't I? What I have is time. β
Zheng Zhi shrugged his shoulders, compared to the Champions League winner, the Golden Ball Award is really not the most important. And he's only 20 years old, and if he's going to play until 40, then he's got 20 years left......
"You also have national team competitions this year, and there is also the Asian Cup in October, if you can lead the Chinese team to win the Asian Cup, then you are still full of competitiveness."
"Asian Cup? But most people may only have the European Cup and the Copa America in their eyes, right? β
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It was not only Zheng Zhi who attracted attention, but almost all the players of the entire team received special attention. Franck Franck Ribery is the second best player after Zheng Zhi, and he is now playing at home, and all the French media are surrounding him.
'How does Frank feel to be the youngest goalscorer in Champions League history?'
Ribery's eyes were still red at this time, and he had been crying for a long time.
"Dreams,"
"I've been dreaming,"
"I never realized this."
'I just remember now that we won, we won the Champions League, and I forgot I scored? Really, I can't remember it. β
Reporter of the French newspaper "Team": ......
Is this kid going to a Paris hospital for a film? Is this amnesia?
"Would you like Le Maire to take you to Holland today?"
"Holland?"
"Yes!" Ribery replied very naΓ―vely, who doesn't want to stand on the stage of the European Championship at a young age?
Not far away, Ronaldinho was also brazenly interviewed by Brazil's "Globo Sports", and he said unashamedly: "Although I didn't make it to the final, my heart is always with my teammates, and our sacrifice in the semi-finals paved the way for the team to win the championship!" Of course I'm sorry I won't be able to play in the final, but if I'm in the final I'll definitely contribute more to the team, we can settle the battle in 90 minutes and I even think I can score in the final...... I believe that this time next year, we can still stand on the stage of the finals! β
'To win the Champions League is the biggest reward for us.
Ballack also said in an interview with the German magazine Kicker: "If I had been on the pitch, the team wouldn't have played so hard, I wouldn't have had to play in a penalty shoot-out, I'm very sorry I didn't help the team in the final, but luckily we won." I'm really grateful to my teammates, they are the greatest teammates and we will win many more championships in the future......"
Back in the dressing room, the Bayer Leverkusen players continued to celebrate the championship, the excitement did not subside at all, everyone was already stripped naked, only a pair of pants remained, everyone took photos and sprayed champagne, as if they wanted to celebrate until dawn.
"We'll go back now."
"In the square, there are still 100,000 fans waiting for us to triumph!"
Fat Calmond also rarely remembered the Bayer Leverkusen fans who were waiting for the team in their hometown.
"Zheng,"
"You and Worrall go to the press conference."
"When it's over, we'll fly home!"
"We'll charter back tonight!"
Charter!
This is an unprecedented treatment, just because they won the championship, so it is the first time they have enjoyed such a high level of treatment......
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Real Madrid had already taken the lead in the press conference, and Bosque was still frustrated, but he sincerely recognized the strength of Bayer Leverkusen.
"It's fair to say that our team was beaten by the best team in the world and we weren't at our best." Bosque couldn't hide his disappointment: "There were plenty of chances for both sides, set-pieces became the most dangerous way to score, and our ability to take chances was a bit poor. β
'But we still had something good about the game, and that was that we didn't give up attacking in the face of adversity. We are all very disappointed but we are still a young team. β
'Bayer Leverkusen defended very well, we had a lot of time on the ball, we had a lot of chances, but maybe we should have done better.
"I don't think anyone in the team will say that they played normally today, neither individually nor as a team, there are no excuses after losing, and they deserve this title today. Redondo's penalty didn't score? Even Baggio has missed a penalty, so there is no need to blame him. β
Bosque also defended Redondo at the end.
"To be the last one to stand in that position, he is a hero in his own right."
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Next, the stage belongs to Bayer Leverkusen, to Worrall and Zheng Zhi.
In the first season of coaching Bayer Leverkusen's first team, Worrall led the team to win the Champions League, and the results of the young coach under the age of 40 were impressive, and even Worrall's calm attitude after winning the championship was very admirable, even if he won the Big Ear Cup, Worrall still seemed very calm in the post-game interview.
Perhaps, he also grew.
As the first man in history to win the Champions League as a coach, he has already made history: "This is the first Champions League title in the club's history, which is simply incredible. β
"When I was a player, I won titles, but I really didn't expect to be able to do it so quickly as a coach."
"Of course, I never doubted that my disciples would be able to do all this. I want to thank everyone because without them, we wouldn't be where we are today. β
'They have far exceeded what I expected from them, the fact that Real Madrid put a lot of pressure on us and they had a couple of attackers against our back four and it gave us a lot of problems. But you know, we've always had heroes on our team step up, and that's great for us. β
"Zheng, Ribery, they played perfectly today."
Praise by name.
'Before the game, we all had a lot of hope for them and a lot of pressure on them.
"But they did it anyway."
"Franck Ribery, in particular, was the first to stand on the penalty spot, which I really didn't expect at all, because he took the initiative to step up."
The news was so exciting that the scene was in an uproar, and naturally, everyone had a deeper understanding of Ribery.
Perhaps, except for Zheng Zhi.
Because Zheng Zhi is too familiar with Ribery.
"There's one more question,"
"Rudy, I heard you're leaving Bayer Leverkusen to take on the German national team after the summer?"
"This ......"
Worrall didn't expect reporters to ask this question at this time.
However, the season is over, everything is perfect, and people will see the truth after all.
So, Worrall mused:
"I'm very happy to have had such a great season with everyone and to make such a great history."
"Saying goodbye is not the end,"
"Just a new beginning."
"I did agree to the request of the Football Association and I will accept the invitation of the Football Association to become the head coach of the German national team after this summer."
"So ......"
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