Chapter 21: Number Seven
Some people are born with their own aura and aura, even if they just stand there and do nothing, the momentum he exudes is enough to make anyone surrender.
Obviously, Eric. Cantona is one such person.
His appearance is plain, just walking so straight, but every time he lifts his feet, every time he takes a step, people's eyes are unconsciously drawn by him, he is like a big light bulb that emits a scorching light, and no one can ignore his existence.
Originally, there were screams and screams in the conference room, but when Cantona walked to the stage and scanned the circle with his eyes in silence, the whole conference room instantly fell silent, and the reporters just stood quietly, looking at the Manchester United legend on the stage with fiery eyes.
Seeing this scene, Fan Bizhuang couldn't help but be dumbfounded, and his heart was full of excitement.
He is also loved by the whole city in Villarreal, and is also known as the king of the small town, his aura is also very strong, and his performance on the pitch is always jaw-dropping or speechless - but after meeting the Manchester United king, Van Bizhuang must admit that in terms of momentum, Cantona is indeed more sharp.
This is an indescribable feeling, Cantona obviously didn't do anything, didn't say anything, but just standing there, there was a feeling that people didn't dare to look directly at him, and the pride and rebelliousness that emanated from his bones were even more substantial.
Fan Bizhuang narrowed his eyes slightly, and Cantona had already walked to Ferguson's side, nodded slightly, and said, "Boss." ”
There is no sadness or joy on his face, no smile, no indifference, and his voice is extremely flat, as if there is no "master-apprentice relationship" between the two people, and it is even more like a pair of strangers, just nodding their heads.
But those who know that period of time know that there may be contradictions between Ferguson and Cantona, but the relationship and relationship between the two people is very close, Cantona has praised and admired his coach Ferguson more than once in one of the few public appearances, and Ferguson has never concealed his appreciation for Cantona on various occasions, so the relationship between the two is very close.
It's just a matter of character, and Cantona was born with such a cold and unruly temperament.
Ferguson naturally knew his former lover very well, and he didn't care about Cantona's indifferent attitude, waved his hand and chuckled, "Here?" To be honest, I was surprised by your call, and I know you don't like the occasion, so ...... Forget it, it's good to come. ”
Cantona nodded, did not continue the topic, but turned slightly and looked at Fan Bizhuang, his eyes indifferent, as if looking up and down.
Fan Bizhuang frowned, but did not flinch, he also raised his eyes and was silent with the other party.
Cantona is recognized as the king of Manchester United fans, and his prestige and influence are unparalleled, but in terms of personal feelings, Van Bizhuang is a little uninterested in him, not because of the senses or anything, but just after the first meeting, Van Bizhuang decided that in some places, the two people are very similar, the same indifference, the same rebelliousness, the same arrogance, the same on the pitch...... Stir up trouble.
It is enough to have one self in the world, and if there is one more person who is exactly the same as himself, and even behaves very similarly, if you are anyone, you will probably feel that something is wrong.
"Fan?"
When multiple thoughts flashed through Van Bizhuang's mind, Cantona was already speaking to him, and the King of Manchester United frowned, which made his momentum even more awe-inspiring, and there was a sense of tension that made people can't help but pull their hearts.
"You give me a bad feeling, I don't have any opinion about you as a person, but...... I think we're a little too similar. ”
Cantona said something very similar to what Fan Bizhuang thought in his heart, and the reporters in the audience were already excited and their faces were almost red, on such an occasion, Cantona said "I don't like" Fan Bizhuang, what is this? This is the rhythm of infighting and tearing!
One is the king of Manchester United, the other is the highest price in the history of Manchester United, two big names, two superstars, if this is on the line, it will make people excited to think about it, this is a complete big bang news!
Reporters picked up cameras and camcorders and pointed them at the two, with their eyes fixed on Van Bizhuang to see how the Manchester United No. 1 value player would respond.
"Again, I feel that way."
Fan Bizhuang's calm answer disappointed the reporters a little, only to see Cantona's cold face suddenly show a smile, "Yes, we are all the same." That's why I'm here. I've seen a lot of your game footage and what you've done on the pitch at some point, and I'd like to say ......"
“…… Well done! Some people, some guys, you can't reason with them, with your fists, with your feet, in the most manly way to solve what you think is the problem, as for what happens next...... Then just let it be. It's good to be happy. ”
Fan Bizhuang was stunned, he didn't expect Cantona to suddenly say such a thing, with such praise and encouragement? didn't say a word about his performance on the court, and what he appreciated turned out to be his violent temper? Big brother, are you sure you are not wrong about what you are focusing on?
Fan Bizhuang couldn't cry or laugh, but thinking about what he learned about Cantona's personality and temper, it seems that the other party is really such a freewheeling person, his ability at the competitive level is undoubted, but his ability to cause trouble is also not bad, and the media exchange of insults, beating reporters, kicking fans, elbowing opponents...... Such bad incidents are endless, and even if Cantona is often banned by the FA, he still continues to teach and go his own way.
Fan Bizhuang admits that he is also a troublemaker, and his temper is not good, but compared to Cantona, he is simply not too gentle. That's a man of two ranks, he's just a cannonball, and Cantona is a cannon!
"The player the King of Manchester United said he admired the most...... Fan! ”
"Cantona said, man, you should be tougher!"
"Manchester United's king is encouraging Van to become a bigger violent element on the pitch!"
Reporters took pictures with glowing eyes, and many of them were already planning the headlines for tomorrow's newspaper headlines.
Ferguson's face on the side is almost green, if it weren't for the fact that Cantona is such a dog temper, he would have suspected that this guy in front of him was deliberately coming to dismantle the stage, do you encourage the younger players like this? Doesn't impart some experience at the competitive level, but even encourages the other party to improve their trouble-causing skills?
"Eric!"
Ferguson called out in a low voice, his tone was undisguised anger, Eric turned his head to look, shrugged at Van Bizhuang, and then turned and waved into the distance, and a staff member walked up quickly with a jersey in his hand.
"I knew the old man would react like this, but it doesn't matter, anyway, I don't play football now, and the old man can't control me."
Although Cantona didn't look at Ferguson when he said this, everyone knew that this sentence was deliberately said to Ferguson, this guy seemed to be deliberately angry with the old man today, Ferguson's face was red, and he didn't know if he was suffocated by anger. But he didn't say anything more, and turned him aside.
"Although I don't feel good about you, I have to say that I really appreciate you, I can't help but appreciate myself, and I believe you are the same. Come on, this is your shirt and I think it's necessary to put it in your hands, so I'm here. ”
Cantona had already taken the jersey handed over by the staff, held it in his hand, his eyes seemed to be in a trance, and then he smiled again, and then spread it out, the red jersey was waving in the wind, and the numbers printed on the back were even more eye-catching, and the exclamations continued.
——7!
Manchester United's most glorious and legendary number! Number 7!
Obviously, it was Cantona who personally handed over the number seven shirt to his successor, which meant even more significance, and everyone in the stadium opened their eyes wide for fear of missing this "historic moment"!
Fan Bizhuang was also taken aback, he had clearly told the head coach that he had no special requirements for the number, but he did not expect that at this moment, the No. 7 jersey would still fall into his hands.
Giving Ferguson a puzzled look, Ferguson just nodded slightly.
"Don't look at the old man, it's his idea, and it's mine. In fact, I'm very optimistic about you, both in the way you play and in your ...... Well, anyway, you get the idea. You are the best person for this jersey, this number. ”
Cantona motioned for Van Bizhuang to extend his hand, then handed the shirt to his hand, and the two men lifted it up together.
Fan Bizhuang is not a hypocritical person, and after being slightly surprised, he held his jersey to face the camera and showed his jersey with a smile.
Cantona had already put down his hand, he clapped his hands, and after the stadium was quiet, he suddenly said: "I have been the king of Manchester United for many years, from the novelty at the beginning, to the glory and responsibility, to the current ...... Bored...... Well, now that the number seven shirt has a new owner, the owner that I Eric identify with, then I'm relieved...... It's time for Manchester United to have its new king. ”
"Keep up the good work, Fan, you're the new King of Manchester United!"
Cantona rubbed twice on the bright red jersey, as if saying goodbye to the past, and as if carrying out some kind of "inheritance", when the reporters in the audience were in an uproar and wanted to ask what Cantona meant by this remark, Cantona had already stood up, nodded at Ferguson, and walked away.
Calm and unruly when he came, and no less so when he left, Cantona maintained his maverick attitude at all times.
"Manchester United...... A new king? ”
Fan Bizhuang tightened the jersey in his hand, muttered for a moment, and then grinned and smiled.