Andrea Pirlo was on the penalty spot, and Milan were on the hook at the moment, and with this ball in the air, AC Milan would be able to secure their fourth place in the league, and if they missed, AC Milan would have to miss the Champions League for two consecutive seasons, which is something that no Milanese want to see.

Pirlo helped to run, got up, Lupatelli made a judgment in advance, and the moment the football was kicked out, Pirlo's heart was cold.

Just when the football was about to cross Lupatelli and drill into the goal, Lupatelli actually blocked the ball, and Digan, who was standing in the midfield, could even hear a "click", breaking countless Milan hearts.

But at this moment, Kaka stood up again, rushed into the penalty area at a fast speed, and shot at the football, this time, Lupatelli had no choice but to watch the football fly past his feet and into the goal.

There was a deathly silence in the stadium, followed by an astonishing shout from thousands of Milan fans who accompanied the team, as did the AC Milan substitutes and members of the coaching staff on the sidelines.

AC Milan fans who watched the game from afar in Milan also detonated the whole city the moment the football crossed the goal line, people cheered and hugged each other, and countless fans rushed out of their homes and celebrated wantonly on the streets, as if Milan had won the championship.

Silvio Berlusconi and Galliani also breathed a sigh of relief, finally retaining the fourth place in the league, and although they had to participate in the qualifying round, they finally broke into the Champions League.

This also means that AC Milan's income next season is guaranteed, this season is because there is no Champions League competition, so that AC Milan has lost a lot of income, and the economy is in a state of constraints, but fortunately, everything is over, over!

Immediately after the goal was scored, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the match, and in the Fraki Stadium, the Milanese celebrated as if they had won the championship.

Digan shook his head helplessly, he never thought of letting AC Milan go, and this result was completely the result of AC Milan's own efforts, to be precise, the result of Kaka's efforts, because just after Fiorentina overtook the score, for a long time, most of the players on the AC Milan field were listless, and only a few players were still working hard and still working hard.

Maldini slowly pulled off the hairband on his head, and finally ended, after this game, he can finally have a good rest, more than 20 years of fighting, so that the captain of Milan, the flag, the loyal soul also feel tired, deep exhaustion, originally after the end of last season, he was already planning to retire, but the club and the fans retained, so he made the decision to play for another year.

This season, Maldini felt powerless at every moment, after all, he is not young anymore, and at the age of forty he cannot support his body at all, and continue to run on the court as much as he did when he was younger.

Now that it's finally over, although his brilliant career lacks a title to embellish, he has not many regrets in his heart to help AC Milan return to the Champions League.

After the celebration, both AC Milan and Fiorentina fans paid their respects to this loyal warrior, a legend of Italian football, and the fans stood up and applauded Maldini.

Maldini's eyes also became a little sour, and he kept clapping and waving to the stands around him, hugging everyone who was an opponent or a teammate.

He's leaving his beloved stadium!

Degan also walked in front of Maldini, and the two of them hugged each other, and Degan was very respectful to Maldini.

Maldini had mixed feelings about Degan, who brought him a Champions League trophy but left the San Siro without looking back.

If Digan could stay, then the current AC Milan would definitely be very different, Maldini does not want to blame anyone, does not want to blame Ancelotti for forcing Digan away, and does not want to blame Digan for his lack of loyalty to AC Milan.

Maldini played perfectly tonight, with a completion rate of over 90 per cent of his 38 passes in the game, and even more surprising was Maldini's 100 per cent success rate in six duels against opponents, which made it hard to believe that he was a 41-year-old star.

In addition, Maldini also put pressure on the opponent through tackles and pressing defense on many occasions, disrupting many of Fiorentina's attacks and ensuring the safety of his team's backline, and he has become the most eye-catching star of the backline today.

Looking at the whole stadium fans standing up and cheering for the Italian hero, at this moment, both AC Milan and Fiorentina players applauded and congratulated Maldini and hugged him one by one, tonight undoubtedly belongs to Maldini.

Although AC Milan finished fourth this season, Maldini has only enjoyed the feeling of being a successful retirement, and in this way he has ended his 24-year career perfectly, and Maldini is destined to be an immortal legend in the history of the Rossoneri.

The legend began on June 26, 1968, when the former AC Milan captain, 36-year-old Cesar. Maldini was overjoyed with a precious son, and that child was Paul. Maldini. When he was 10 years old, his father asked him to choose whether to join AC Milan or Inter Milan's youth team, and Paul did not hesitate to choose the former, thus starting more than 30 years of red and black years, from a Juventus fan to a loyal minister of AC Milan.

There are many "fathers and sons" in world football, but there are not many who can achieve glory in two generations like Maldini and his son, and the greatest achievement is undoubtedly that both Maldini have lifted the European Champions Cup as AC Milan captains.

On 20 January 1985, when Maldini made his Serie A debut as a substitute against Udinese in Milan, Digan was not even present, but that did not stop him from paying homage to such a football role model who has gone down in history.

Maldini can be said to be one of the few players in world football without flaws, he is the embodiment of many praises, loyalty, fighter, generosity, elegance, so that when Degan, Messi, Kaka, Camuro and other new generation idols have become the object of worship by fans, Maldini's influence on football is still not to be underestimated, and recently "Milan Sport" asked a hundred Serie A stars to participate in the vote to select the idol in the football world that inspires them the most, and motivates them to continue to improve, and ultimately succeed, Maldini is high from the top of the table.

Maldini won more votes than Maradona and Roberto Maradona. Baggio and Digan also voted for Maldini, and in an interview, he described Maldini as follows: "When I first came to Milan, I quickly realized that the man in front of me was the same player I had only seen on TV before, and I began to follow his example and learn the secrets of his success, and I found that his constant drive was entirely due to his tenacity, Maldini was very important to me, although I only played in Milan for one season, but he had a huge impact on me. You have to learn from him as a player, he's great. ”

Maldini has been with AC Milan for more than 30 years since he joined Milan's youth team, and of course, his achievements are also heavy: 7 Serie A titles, 6 UEFA Champions Cups, 6 UEFA Super Cups, 2 Toyota Cups, 1 Club World Cup, 1 Coppa Italia.

Maldini was named World Footballer of the Year by a British professional magazine and was the first person to receive the UEFA Lifetime Achievement Award.

'I played for Milan at the age of 10 and played for the first team at the age of 16 and I feel very proud to be a player who was born for Milan.

Since stepping on the Serie A field in 1985, the red and black of Maldini's jersey has not changed, until today, when Maldini played his last game for Milan, Maldini, who will turn 41 years old, dedicated his football career to AC Milan, which is even more commendable in the current materialistic football world.

In today's football world, Jin Yuan is in charge, many stars would rather waste their football careers for high salaries, many stars have become agents to make money, change an owner a year, change a place and play a shotgun, this Anelka is the most typical player, and many players only regard the team they play for as a place of work for their dreams.

In the more than 20 years before and after Maldini played for Milan, he refused the call of other teams, whether it was the glorious Milan dynasty in the 90s or the brief low point in the late 90s, Milan fans always felt relieved that there was a loyal Maldini in the team, an icon that everyone at the San Siro admired.

Maldini's loyalty to Milan now goes far beyond the scope of football, he is a model of personality, Maldini relies on his more than 20 years of steadfastness step by step, for himself to build a monument of loyalty, touching all those who love football, but also touching those who do not understand football.

Maldini, who is old enough to be an uncle of Degan, has no less energy than the world's number one star, and his determination to win is as strong as when he first stepped onto Serie A.

It was once said that if you want to be like that, you have to defeat that person. Maldini wanted to be that kind of person, so he beat that kind of person. He did it, and he became that kind of person. Therefore, now Maldini is no longer just Milan's No. 3, he is a flag of Milan, Maldini used his skills and his personality to bring Milan to every corner of the world, and also made Milan's Milan singing all over the streets.

As long as Maldini is still on the field, Milan fans will feel that they have a backbone, however, now that Maldini has retired, the San Siro has lost the number three and the captain since then. When people are used to seeing the calm captain on the field, they don't know how long it will take to get used to the days without the captain.

AC Milan vice-president Julian Galliani once said: "The perfect thing I can think of is for Paul to retire when his son Christian starts for Milan. ”

However, Maldini is clearly planning to end early, and his mantle will most likely be inherited by his son someday in the future, Maldini's departure means the end of a legend, and AC Milan's new legend may continue to be played out in the future, but in any case, Maldini has spent more than two decades to erect an immortal monument for those who love the sport, not only to San Siro, to the Apennines, but also to the world.

In addition to being on the field, Maldini off the field is also a man who deserves everyone's respect, the handsome Maldini was also a romantic in his youth, but at the age of 19, he received a call from Sachi: "Do you want to be a player, or a playboy?" ”

From that time on, Maldini became a professional role model, not late, not drunk, no nightlife, and it was in that year that he met his current wife, Adriana, and in 1989 the two got married, a love that has lasted for 20 years.

Maldini is handsome and sexy, and countless women are willing to throw themselves into their arms, but he has never had an affair, which is really admirable.

Maldini has two children, the eldest son Christian was born in 1996 and the youngest son Daniel was born in 2001, and the family of four is very happy.

Outside of football, the team has been largely left to his wife and children, especially after becoming a father, and now that Christian has officially joined AC Milan's academy, it is hoped that the Maldini family legend will continue forever.

"Bless you! Paul! ”

Maldini smiled slightly, as elegant as ever, nodded lightly, and turned to leave.

"Rod! Thank you! Kaka walked over with a smile.

Deegan rolled his eyes: "I didn't think about letting you pass, in fact, I really hope to keep you out of the Champions League again!" ”

Degan didn't laugh, he was very serious, although it was not a big deal to let AC Milan go, but Degan's game was never willing to be mixed with any water.

Kaka smiled: "I know! But thank you, at least after today, I have no regrets! ”

Degan was stunned for a moment and said, "You've already decided, right?" ”

Kaka didn't deny it, nor did he give a positive answer, but just smiled: "Who can say what will happen in the future!" Rod! Don't lose both finals! ”

Degan shrugged: "Of course, I never wanted to watch others hold cups!" Will you come to watch a game at the Stadio Olimpic? ”

Kaka smiled and shook his head: "I don't want to be a spectator either, watching others win cups!" ”

Kaka turned to leave, and Deegan looked at Kaka's back, and he could feel that Kaka had made a decision in his heart, but he couldn't see it until everything was settled.

Kaka has already decided, but what about himself?

Degan shook his head, not thinking about it, and beckoned his team-mates to come off, although the last league game was not won and the season did not come to a perfect end, but the game is over and they should now be thinking about the next game, the Coppa Italia final against Juventus.

Just like a preview of the Champions League, it was at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome that Fiorentina and Juventus met in the final of the Coppa Italia.

Even before the start of this game, Juventus had announced that Ranieri would no longer be the team's head coach from next season, and this was the last chance for tinkers to leave something in their coaching experience at Juventus.

Of course, this match is the last chance for another man, this person is the Czech ironman Nedved, it is a farewell season, Maldini, Figo, Nedved have all announced the decision to retire.

Despite a sincere request from Juventus to renew his contract, and despite offers from teams from around the world, including Inter Milan, Lazio, League Two side Notts County coached by Christian Eriksen, LA Galaxy and Egypt's Al Ahly, the stalwart fighter is tired of years of fighting and wants nothing more than to be retired.

In a personal statement, Nedved said: "I have decided not to accept any more contracts from the club and I think it's time to make the decision to hang up my boots. I hope to dedicate the rest of my time to my family, my wife and children, and I thank all the fans who have supported me, your love has been throughout my career. ”

As a footballer comparable to Zidane and Figo, Nedved conquered everyone with his fighting spirit and spirit, and someone once commented on the three superstars born in 1972: Without too much talent, you may not be able to become Zidane and Figo, but it doesn't matter, as long as you are diligent enough, then Nedved is your target.

Now, the immortal iron man Nedved is finally going to stop, leaving with his own glory and regrets, and taking away the good memories of that era.

Today's game was Nedved's last chance to fight for Juventus.

At the beginning of the game, Juventus continued to carry out their warm boiled frog tactics as usual, attacking and defending without hurry.

Prandelli is not in a hurry, he is experimenting with the tactics of the final and Manchester United, although Juventus and Manchester United are two teams with completely different styles and characteristics, but this does not prevent Prandelli from preparing for the real decisive battle later.

Speaking from the heart, for Juventus, the opponent, Prandelli really didn't take it to heart, since the outbreak of the phonegate incident, although Juventus only took one season, it returned to Serie A, but it was the first time to experience the earthquake, the losses suffered, until now still has not been able to heal, in Italian football, Juventus has not had the super competitiveness it was at the beginning.

Against Fiorentina, the current Italian football hegemon, all Juventus can do is resist and then fight for the victory.

Fiorentina were much more relaxed than Juventus, with Prandelli not even fielding all the main players in this game, replacing Kompany, Maggio and Pasquale with Ranocchia, Desiglio and Crischito, with Arteta, Marchena and Ledesma in the back three in midfield, Hamsik up front, and Cavinaghi in front of Digan in attack.

This is certainly not the strongest team of Fiorentina, but this lineup, under the leadership of Degan, still gradually showed super dominance in the game.

The deadlock was finally broken in the 35th minute of the first half, when Deegan broke through and Mikel Arteta fired a long-range shot past Gianluigi Buffon.

After the goal, the Fiorentina players didn't even feel excited, just hugged each other, and perhaps in each of their hearts, this game was just a rehearsal, a warm-up before the Olympic final.

Fiorentina, who have dominated Italian football, are now gradually becoming more horizontal, and in their eyes, there is no one in the category of Italian football who can be their opponent.

After conceding the goal, Juventus immediately launched a big counterattack, and Fiorentina did not play conservatively in the next game, obviously they will not be satisfied with a one-goal victory.

Nedved was as fast as ever, and he was not at all a player who was on a curtain call, Nedved was not a flamboyant leader, more often than not, he was more accustomed to using his own way to show his teammates what to do in every situation.

Run, fight!

This belief has carried through Nedved's long career.

But today, at the Stadio Olimpic, his hard work and persistence are destined to not bring him the last glory before leaving.

“GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL！”

The commentator roared loudly, and Digan stood there with his arms outstretched, enjoying the cheers of more than 10,000 Fiorentina fans, and his teammates stepped forward to surround Digan.

2：0！

Just before half-time, Digan knocked open the Juventus goal again with a stunning long-range shot, and Nedved felt a deep powerlessness for the first time since he first stepped onto the pitch in front of the jubilant Fiorentina players.

He really can't run!

2：0！

It was the final result, with Fiorentina beating Juventus to lift the trophy at the Stadio Olimpico, just one short of their dream of a six-time title at the start of the season.

Standing in the players' tunnel, looking at the Florentina Young Guards holding the trophy high, Nedved knew that the era that belonged to him, or rather to them, was over.