Chapter 217: Enjoy the victory, enjoy the cheers
Lazio fans are venting their excitement.
On the other hand, Manchester United fans have disappeared completely.
Many Manchester United fans looked at the pitch with their hands clutched in their scarves and tears in their eyes, and their eyes were already starting to turn red.
They all knew in their hearts that United had failed.
Defeated at the feet of Lazio, who reached the Champions League final for the first time.
Compared to the excited Lazio fans on the other side, it was as quiet as a morgue on their side.
The shadow of defeat hangs over everyone's heads.
Ferguson leaned back in the chair in the dugout, his legs straightened, a position that made him feel comfortable and a position that allowed him to relax, but not a combat knowledge. You can't see that in him when he's fighting, he never looks slouchy in the dugout chair.
But now, it doesn't matter, the team can't get back.
Although the game is not over yet, it stands to reason that he should not give up. But it's one thing to inspire the players, it's another thing to be realistic.
The reality is that Manchester United are dead, and they can't die anymore.
Whether he is willing or not, whether he accepts it or not, it is this result and cannot be changed.
Ferguson has been in charge of Manchester United for more than 20 years, with numerous successes and failures, and he has long learned how to be comfortable with them.
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"Congratulations to Chang Sheng! He became the third manager in European football to lead two different teams to Champions League titles! The commentator of China Central Television said excitedly. This is the pride of Chinese football! It is the pride of all our Chinese football people! He's just a manager, not a player, but I think he's just as successful as a player on the pitch! ”
Before Chang Sheng led Lazio to the title, there were many managers in European football who won two Champions Leagues. For example, Real Madrid alone has produced three such managers, with Villalonga and Canigglia in the five-game winning streak era, and later Muñoz also led the team to two Champions League titles. But there were five seasons in between.
In addition, Benfica coach Gutmann also led Benfica to the Champions League in a row.
Inter Milan became the first team in Italian football to defend the Champions League title, and the coach at the time was Herrera.
Rocco did the same at AC Milan.
The manager who won two Champions League titles in the same team is also Ajax's Kovac, Bayern Munich's Kramer, and Liverpool's Paisley, of which Paisley is also the manager who has won the Champions League three times, and is the manager with the most titles. Nottingham Forest's manager Clough, AC Milan's Sacchi and now Carlo Ancelotti.
But the manager who can change teams and prove his success is very rare.
In the more than 50 years of Champions League history, only two people have done it before they win.
The first is Happel. He did it in Feyenoord and Hamburg.
The second is Heathfield, who won the Champions League at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.
The third place was actually supposed to be Mourinho's, but now it has become a perennial win.
Being able to lead two different teams to the title speaks volumes about the manager's ability. Because a new team is a new adventure.
Everything you've accumulated in that team is gone, go to a new team and start over.
That's why there are so many managers who have won the Champions League, but there are only three managers who can still win the Champions League after changing teams.
And Chang Sheng, as a Chinese, has become one of the top three head coaches, no wonder the Chinese commentators are so excited and speak a lot.
The Chinese players are not strong. The Chinese coach is powerful, which can be regarded as a consolation......
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Commentators from other countries also agreed with the Chinese commentators.
"To be able to lead a team in debt to the Champions League has always proven his ability, he is the best manager in European football right now, there is no one!"
"Think about it, the highest salary in this team is only two million euros! They have used such a Weibo salary to achieve many results that a multi-million-euro team can't achieve! In Italy, only Udinese have lower wages than Lazio, with a maximum salary of 500,000 ......"
"Some managers have success that comes down to money. For example, their club president will always bring him superstars, for example, he has an annual salary of tens of millions to win over those players he wants. So when they won the championship. There will always be disdainful voices that say that he is just going to spend money. And the success of Changsheng is indisputable! He did the biggest thing with the least amount of money! ”
Everybody is praising the winning team because of this championship team. He is the most commendable person. Neither Falcao nor Benzema could hide his shine.
He is the cornerstone of Lazio's victory, and with him there is victory. Without him, Lazio would be a rabble!
The TV broadcast also gave Chang Sheng a close-up shot. Chang Sheng looks a little embarrassed in the close-up, and the rain has soaked through his original crisp suit, and the water keeps dripping. His hair was also beaten tightly by the rain, and his whole body felt as if he had been fished out of the water......
A Spanish commentator joked: "This image is not glorious, the champion coach." ”
It's a joke, but in reality everyone knows that Chang Sheng at this time is simply fucking radiant!
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Despite being drenched in the pouring rain, it was a chicken in soup. But Chang Sheng still didn't go back, and he stood in the rain until the end of the match.
Some people will think that he is playing side by side with his own team, just a statement. But in fact, Tsuneki is enjoying the feeling of being drenched in heavy rain.
The wind was gone, only the pouring rain that fell vertically.
Chang Sheng felt that this hearty feeling was like the reward he received after fate bowed to him.
It was a relief from the heart.
So in the heavy rain, Chang Sheng raised his head and raised his arms, just like the poster of Shawshank's redemption.
It's so cool!
This scene was frozen by the photojournalists, and the next day it became a photo used on the front page of many media outlets.
"Chang Sheng seems to embrace the whole world...... "Some media commented.
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The game is finally over.
Three minutes of stoppage time. The referee blew the whistle for the end of the game.
Ferguson got up from his seat and walked to Chang Sheng, who was probably even wet with his underwear.
He stretched out his hand and shook Chang Sheng.
"Congratulations, Chang."
Chang Sheng thanked him and praised Manchester United for their excellent performance.
Then Ferguson turned and went for his players.
The same is true for constant wins.
Walking onto the pitch, he hugged every player and thanked them for everything they had done for this title.
Some players still can't believe it. Constantly asking Chang Sheng: "Boss, are we the champions of Europe?" ”
Chang Sheng would pat them the back: "Breath point!" We are the champions of Europe! ”
Later he came to José. Passarella front.
"What were you thinking when you took that penalty, Jose?" Chang Sheng asked him.
Jose. Passarella shook his head: "I was thinking that the wind was so strong, that if I wanted to make sure the football wasn't slowed down by the wind, I would have to kick it against the ground, and then I would kick it against the ground." ”
"You didn't even think about what you were doing out of the shadows?"
Jose. Passarella shook her head: "I didn't think about it. Isn't it worse to think about that kind of thing at this time? ”
Chang Sheng smiled, and he smiled very happily.
Nine years ago, when they met in the Getafe C team. Who would have thought that each other would have such a day? Chang Sheng is a two-time Champions League winner, while Jose Ping. Passarella scored a crucial goal in the Champions League final and won the title.
At that time, the two people were both down-and-out people in life.
Chang Sheng is threatened with job loss, and Getafe is his last resort.
And what about Passarella?
He was already planning to give up professional football.
It was at this time that the two met.
"If you weren't a pro, what would you do now, Jose?" Chang Sheng asked Passarella.
"My mom wanted me to be a PE teacher. My dad wanted me to take his job and become a plumber......"
Chang Sheng looked at Passarella. Then he shook his head and said, "No plumber, José, you're not strong enough." What do you want to do yourself? ”
"I want to be a taxi driver. What about you, boss, what would you do if you weren't a coach? ”
Chang Sheng remembered the scene before he was reborn.
"Me...... I would probably be an ordinary worker in China. Or maybe it's a clerk...... We don't know each other at all. ”
"Fate is wonderful."
"yes, that's amazing......"
Chang Sheng looked up at the sky, and the rain was much lighter than during the game.
Fate is not arranged by God, but won by oneself.
If you don't do anything, you may be like you did in your previous life.
But now. He had the opportunity to rewrite his own destiny, and he naturally wouldn't let himself go for nothing.
If anyone is going to stop me, take him down!
Even if the enemy is God, there is no preferential treatment!
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The podium was set up while the Lazio players were celebrating wildly.
One by one, the Lazio players took to the stage to receive their awards.
After receiving the gold medal, everyone will take a look at the Champions Cup trophy next to them.
After a season of hard work, and in the end it was for this, and now that they are finally about to touch it, everyone is excited. It's like finally taking the goddess who has been chasing for many years into his arms.
The perennial victory is in Jose. Passarella went up before to claim the prize.
He received the gold medal from UEFA President Michel Platini.
Platini looked at him and shook his head: "You are so young that people are jealous, Chang." A lot of coaches are just echelon coaches at your age, and you're already a two-time Champions League winner. How many more surprises can you give us? ”
Chang Sheng smiled: "If my team doesn't let me stop, I won't stop." ”
Then he moved out of the way and Lazio played the match with the captain of the field, Jose. Passarella walked up.
Platini patted her on the arm and said, "That penalty was wonderful, you did a good job." There aren't many players who dare to stand in front of the key penalty after missing another crucial penalty, you are amazing. ”
Jose. Passarella expressed his gratitude.
Platini then handed him the trophy.
Jose. Passarella looked at the trophy in his hand, and the smooth surface of the cup reflected his somewhat distorted face.
The cold touch is real.
Nine years ago, I thought my career was bleak, but now I am on top of Europe......
It's like a dream!
But if it's a dream, let yourself never wake up!
Jose. Passarella held the trophy aloft.
Confetti erupted from behind the podium, and Queen's "We Are the Champions" played over the field.
The Lazio fans shouted loudly from the stands: "Yes! We are the champions!! ”
Chang Sheng watched the scene in the cheering crowd.
This is the value and reason why he strives to become a famous coach.
Enjoy the victory, enjoy the cheers.
Without that, how boring the world's number one sport would be!
(Volume 4: The Wind Blows, the Eagle Flys) (To be continued.) )