Kaiserslautern, 25 May 1998.

After defeating Hannover 96 2:0 and successfully winning the German Cup, the biggest miracle in the history of European football in the past century came to a successful conclusion.

Of course, the German Cup is just a lottery, and if Kaiserslautern only wins this and loses the league title, not only will they not be miracle workers, but they will be full of malicious ridicule for many years.

Competitive sports are always aimed at victory, based on results, and using champions to buy people's hearts. The high-profile attacks of the Bundesliga Red Devils all the way have always made critics think that the timing is wonderful, and the opponent's altar is about to fall, but the victory after victory has made them stop again and again, and they are uncomfortable.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait until today. All the criticism, all the criticism, all the guys who pick the bones in the eggs, except for turning, can only keep their mouths shut.

It's a pity that even if they keep their mouths shut, there are unexpected people who open their mouths and express their feelings.

"Being beaten in such a way was a frustration for me and the players. But to be honest, purely from a competitive point of view, they have reached heights that are unimaginable to ordinary people, especially on a mental level. ”

The reporters were shocked and seemed to be aware of the undercurrent hidden under the miracle when the always arrogant Italians were able to say the above words calmly after losing the championship and face.

Psychic powers?

"It's a lucky thing for me to lose to a guy like this in the Golden Boot race. I'm 27 years old, and even if I don't admit it, my golden stage is beginning to end. Being able to meet such an opponent at such a time gives me a lot of confidence in my future sports career! ”

Elber missed the team's final round of games due to injury, and he was the center of attention in the stands for the camera chase. After leading the scorer charts for a full 32 rounds before being overturned, no one thought he would be able to watch the game in peace. Therefore, when interviewing after the game, reporters were cautious when asking questions.

As a result, they were taken aback.

Adjust your mood so quickly and set off again?

"It's a pleasure to be with them to dedicate such a game to everyone, let it pass."

Basler has a reputation for being unassuming in his interviews, but this time he was neither unhappy with the manager's move to play him off the bench, nor did he have any unacceptable emotions about losing the title. If there is no last sentence, all the reporters have almost forgotten what kind of person this guy is in front of them.

Will the beast also gradually mature?

"The miracles they have created are almost impossible to replicate. Along the way, I believe everyone will have the same feeling: this is not a fast-growing promotion horse, but a mature and stable, and energetic strong division. How to do this, everyone is curious, and Rehhagel probably knows the answer. It's a pity that he certainly won't announce it so early. ”

Beckenbauer shook hands with Rehhagel after the game and talked for a while, and reporters desperately tried to find out what the two were talking about, but in the end there was still nothing to be gained.

The words of the football emperor actually represent the voice of all followers.

What kind of power can make them use unbearable concentration in the league for more than ten months, precipitate little by little growth, and move forward steadily.

"Actually, there are no secrets, if I have to sum one up. Then I'll talk about one: adventurousness. See, you're not quite happy with this answer. Let me be more detailed. ”

"The adventurous spirit is a core culture that we have maintained during a season like this. In order to keep the adventurous spirit away from reckless impulses, we put a lot of energy into meticulous preparation, about the opponent, about ourselves, and about the game. are all important. ”

The answer given by Rehhagel was not satisfactory, the reporters were all old fritters, and no one believed the reason that the old man blurted out. So they turned around and targeted the guy who is currently the most expensive guy in the Bundesliga.

You Mo, who didn't play a minute in the German Cup final, was obviously in a mediocre mood.

"The reason is very simple, you think too complicated. Every game. We're all going to ignore the standings and see ourselves as promotion horses desperate for an upset. Of course, you need to be adventurous! ”

This answer was a perfect complement to Rehhagel's answer, and the reporters sighed with emotion, not forgetting to bring up the old story, and asked about his whereabouts for next season.

"This holiday is destined for me to be idle, I hope you don't squat at my door every day for first-hand information. Kaiserslautern has become a part of my life, I will never be able to part with it, and in the same way, everywhere I go, someone remembers, 'Look, that guy was bred by the Red Devils in the Bundesliga!' ’”

Such an answer is obviously a farewell declaration made in advance.

However, compared to the sad atmosphere when the dust did not settle on the league championship, when it comes to the departure of the star of the house, the vast majority of fans have already seen it very openly.

After all, the miracle of the rich ink has come to a successful end, and the two heavy championship trophies are in hand, and the departure has become a moment of mutual blessing.

"There's nothing to be sad about, he's left the most valuable legacy to this team, and who knows what will happen in the future, maybe he'll come back!"

The picture of Bremer tearfully lifting the championship trophy was once again frozen in major media, just like his tears two years ago, and everyone lamented the impermanence of time. In an interview, he denied the rumors of the rapids retiring, and calmly faced the reality that it was difficult for any captain to accept.

"I wasn't physically and mentally prepared during the winter break, so my performance dropped in the second half of the race. At the end of a season like this, the next season will be exponentially more difficult, and as professionals, we can't dwell on the departure of our teammates. The higher the difficulty, the greater the responsibility, falls on our shoulders, and we hope to continue to respond to everyone's expectations with good performance. ”

Barak's unexpected self-examination and sane long-term vision moved everyone.

Starting from the third division, winning two championships in just one season, starting from obscurity, and being selected for the German national team in less than a year, this rocket-like rise still didn't make him happy?

"It's a pity. Our first agreement was this: I scored a hat-trick and he won the Golden Boot. I didn't expect it to turn out like this, and now you won't count his third goal as my assist, so I have to regret it. I don't worry where he's going, I'm not going anywhere anyway! ”

Kuka is still the usual big mouth, and the reporters are still surprised and cautious.

It's not as stupid as it seems. Be careful of the pits!

However, after analyzing and analyzing, I really can't find a pit that can make people scream. The reporters then relieved themselves and continued to set up words.

"It's not like you think, it's going to lose motivation or something. We only have the heart of a wealthy family now, and we still can't reach it in terms of strength, where do we always have time to recall the past and appreciate your pursuit! ”

As soon as these words came out, the reporters were deeply convinced.

This product really turned its face faster than a book!

Wait a minute. Giants?

"What's so strange is that all the teams that can win the championship will try to move forward with the goal of the dynasty. Even if it is too small to be remarkable, the club will still aim for the big clubs and will not let up. ”

Sforza, who was interviewed with Kuka, was clearly remembered by reporters for his experience as a wealthy family. His answer was not much unexpected, just a look of raising his head and chest, and a sonorous and powerful voice. Let everyone be a little confused.

When did this guy become so tough?

Don't. After the other guy leaves, is he going to take the lead at the core of the organization?

"In a game like this, I didn't do very well. As you can see, the whole team is already very flexible, and the tactical choices are more flexible when the responsibility of the core of the organization is spread out. ”

Lu Wei only gave one interview after the battle with Bayern Munich at the top of the table. As a result, three sentences still do not leave the bank.

Faced with the question of where to stay, he didn't bother to bother to speak, and directly threw the problem to the club.

"It's been a great year for Kaiserslautern and it's worth celebrating. But. Any club with long-term goals will not rest on the achievements that have been achieved. The situation at hand is both an opportunity and a challenge, whether they are present or not. ”

After confirming the current situation of a bunch of European giants, Kuntz still returned to the goal and talked about the long-term development of the club.

This attitude makes fantasizing fans feel down-to-earth.

In or not, will not stop moving forward!

On May 26, the team returned from Berlin and the fans spontaneously organized a parade of tens of thousands of people to cheer for their heroes in the first place.

Although the number of people is large, the order of the scene is not chaotic at all, those young people who have no championship experience, listening to the uniform slogans, listening to the familiar home songs, listening to the names that are called one by one, their expressions change from excitement to solemnity, as if they are experiencing a baptism in life.

On May 27, the victory parade officially began.

This time, it was obviously not only local Red Devils fans who came to join in the fun, but also supporters from Germany, Europe, and even Asia and the Americas, all of whom came from thousands of miles to participate, and the number of journalists created the largest parade of its kind.

Beer, champagne, beauties, celebrities, and golden championship trophies and trophies cannot hide the extremely familiar figures, which bring everyone the shock.

Rehhagel was usually going to give a speech, but after a season, the old man seemed to have been addicted to the speech, and after a few words, he handed the microphone to the proud disciple.

You Mo held the microphone and had mixed feelings for a while.

The eager, longing, and confused eyes made him collapse at the touch of a button, and before he could make a sound, he was already choked.

After his foot was stepped on by Lu Wei a few times, he finally came back to his senses, and as soon as he opened his mouth, the audience couldn't hold back.

"Why are you stepping on me, you can do it!"

After the laughter, everyone relaxed a lot.

"I remember at the beginning of this year, a friend of mine who was very good in the past wanted to go abroad for development and came to me to learn from me. Well, the meaning of gaining experience. I thought about it and told him. If you want to adapt to a team, you have to understand their culture, like their style, and put your heart and soul into it, so that you can unleash your abilities and find the key to open one door after another. ”

"Now that I think about it, what I say is good, but what I do is just average."

Laughter mixed with doubts gradually sounded.

"It's not modest to say that, you know, because of the Golden Boot, I've already become a representative of the big talkers."

The laughter grew louder, and many people had forgotten the guy's uncontrollable emotions at first.

"Okay, okay, as soon as I think about it, you guys laugh and say serious"

Before he finished speaking, the laughter was already loud enough to withstand the microphone, and the thing could only stop, looking helpless.

After a while, his voice gradually faded, and he picked up the microphone again.

"As you may have noticed, our opponents in the second half of the schedule were obviously much more polite than the first half. The change in attitude shows that they have improved psychologically, and such guys will become strong competitors for us in the future. ”

Immediately, there was a buzz of discussion in the crowd, and the puzzled gaze was quickly replaced by a look of sudden realization.

"The reason for this situation is simple: there are many followers along the way, and over time, the successful ones among them will become a huge obstacle for us to continue to achieve good results."

It's a normal thing to be seriously emphasized by this product, and everyone has some doubts in their eyes.

"Actually, our boss understands the stakes better than me, but it's a pity that he was lazy today, so he didn't care if he threw the microphone to me."

The laughter resumed, but in moderation, and everyone was still confused.

Being learned by the opponent shows that he is sticking to the right direction, how can anyone refuse to be a role model?

"It's not a big deal for a team to win the league after a year of hard work, and it's not unusual to win the German Cup at the same time. However, this team is actually a promoted horse, and this kind of thing can't be said without a careful study! ”

The doubts in their eyes gradually faded, and more and more people nodded lightly.

"Yes, our steps are too big, too fast, and before we can stabilize ourselves, we have been used by a bunch of opponents to compete for study and research. This situation is like a first-year rookie in the Bundesliga, who has just finished a successful season, and has been highly valued by all opponents, repeatedly studied, and even used the way of success for his own use! ”

The doubts were gone, the nodding had stopped, and everyone's expressions became solemn.

"Rookie Wall, that kind of term can be a little unfamiliar to a team. However, everyone understands that a team's tactical play, personnel characteristics, and growth space cannot surprise the opponent forever. Competitive sports should always aim at the growth of solid strength, and use the past self as the standard to measure the size of each day's harvest. ”

A smile gradually appeared on the solemn faces, and some of the guys who couldn't hold back had begun to talk to each other.

"Okay, a bunch of nonsense, in fact, I just want you to understand our real situation. Don't lose confidence because the magic of the team is not there, the magic fades. ”

"We have already taken the shortcut, and the next step is to show our determination to become a giant club!"

"Thank you." (To be continued......)