Ajax won the Champions League in 1995.

The Debosmann Act was enacted, and the European football landscape was reshuffled.

Since then, the five major leagues (to be precise, the four major leagues) have begun to take the Champions League.

In the 1999/2000 season, for the first time in the history of the Champions League, there were no teams outside the five major leagues in the semi-finals, and since then, only one team from the non-five major leagues has reached the semi-finals of the Champions League at most.

In the context of the gradual disparity between the rich and the poor, the counterattack of the "small ball club" is commendable.

In the 2003/04 season, it was one such moment when an earthquake struck.

The traditional aristocracy has stumbled, and there is no top giant in the semi-final stage.

Jose Mourinho led his Porto to knock Lyon out of the Champions League with a solid defence.

Real Deportivo scored four goals at home after falling behind AC Milan 1:4 away, slashing the last defending champion AC Milan to the horse, and the eyes of Europe were focused on Spain, chanting 'Super Laco'!

In the Premier League civil war, Arsenal, who had no defeat in the league, lost to Chelsea in the Champions League and was finally eliminated.

Monaco toppled the Galaxy in two rounds and entered the Champions League semi-finals with their heads held high.

The sorrow of the wealthy, the ecstasy of the grassroots!

And the cry of the madman from Portugal, resounding throughout Europe!

"Is this still the Champions League?"

With the newspaper in his hand, Srna looked dumbfounded.

Looking at this Champions League semi-final name, which one is a giant?

The Rossoneri with the crown on their heads stopped in the quarter-finals!

The Galactic Battleship crashed in France!

The Gunners are stuck in the Blues' walls!

Ligue 1 powerhouse lost Portugal!

Srna's generation grew up watching the giants go on a tear in the Champions League.

But in the top four of this Champions League, there is no giant.

This is definitely the first thing in nearly a decade.

"Look, the future is even more impossible." Suke said casually.

There is still a miraculous rise of the grassroots.

In a future where the gap between the giants and the grassroots teams is widening, this is unthinkable.

Srna blinked: "You say"

"Don't say it!"

Suker stopped.

Modric turned his head: "Impossible! ”

"I haven't said anything yet!" Srna complained.

Su Ke waved his hand: "I know what you want to say, but it can't be!" ”

This year is a special one.

The giants have encountered some irreversible problems, which have led to problems in playing.

But starting next year, the giants are in full gear, staring at scarlet eyes, ready to cut down all the roadblocks.

Miracles don't happen twice.

And it's still twice in a row.

With their squad, reaching the group stage is already history.

Qualify for the group stage, a storm of youth.

Quarterfinals! Youth Storm MAX!

As for going further, it would be a dream!

Ajax's ancestors are too broad, and it doesn't matter if they scratch occasionally, European football also recognizes them.

But Dinamo Zagreb are a team that has never reached the Champions League.

As long as they reach the Champions League, they will be making history.

Sure, they've gathered a group of talented players.

But geniuses are geniuses after all.

Modric is not the midfield master now!

Vukojevic is also not a sweeping machine at the back.

Dujmovic's long-range shot was also not practiced.

Mandzukic is still a!

Srna is also not the calm captain of the Plaid Army.

Pranic also doesn't have enough defensive efficiency.

They haven't fully cashed in on their talents!

'Focus on our feet first, we win the Croatian league first and then think about other things.'

Things that haven't been written yet can't be said too early.

On April 11, 2004, in the 30th round of the Croatian League, Dinamo Zagreb played Rijeka at home.

It was Suker's breakthrough again, Suker stepped on his bike, and Rijeka's full-back was already dazed, smashing and smashing the ball through! Davao. Suker hits the goal without stopping! “

"Beautiful!! It's the connection between the two Sukers again, and under the drive of the little Suke, even Davao. Su Ke also seemed to have regained his younger self. ”

"We really hope for Davao. Suke can always be with us and we don't like Davao. Sooke is old! We don't want to lose him! ”

Rijeka's stadium, despite playing away, is accompanied by Davao. Suker's goal was met with applause from the fans.

Even though they belong to different teams.

But they all have the same nationality!

They are all Croatians!

And now, Davao. Suke, the Croatian hero, is about to retire from the professional scene.

The man who once brought them glory and pride is about to say goodbye to them!

April 16, 2004, 31st round of the Croatian League.

Davao. Suker came off the bench and scored in the 79th minute with an assist from Luka Modric.

Scoring goals in two consecutive games seemed to take the fans back to those passionate years.

The Maksimir Stadium burst into applause.

For them, they need to cherish every remaining game.

Davao. Suke will soon be leaving.

23 April 2004, HNK Gorica vs Dinamo Zagreb.

Davao. Suker started and played the whole game.

In the end, Dinamo Zagreb won with a score of 2:0.

The game, Davao. Suker assisted Sooke Jr. twice, and even when facing an empty goal, he smashed the ball and waited for a moment to knock the ball to Suker.

And this pass was also called 'Suker's baton' by the media!

Davao. In this way, Suker told Croatia that he passed on the relay of the goal to the next generation!

30 April 2004, 33rd round of the Croatian League.

Approaching the last match before winning the championship, Davao. Suker designated this game as his retirement match.

In the interview, Davao. Suke said:

'I came back to Croatia to help our next generation, and I didn't want to take away the attention from them. ’

'This is their first Croatian league title and the spotlight should be on them instead of being dubbed 'Davao. Sooke's Retirement Tournament Title! ’

Maximir Stadium.

Big screen, Davao. Suke smiled.

"Goodbye, guys, this is Davao. Suke's retirement race, remember to cheer me on! ’

The whole stadium has been crying to tears.

Some fans with low psychological defense, their tears have already burst out of the embankment.

Face the heroes of yesteryear!

In their opinion that the omnipotent Davao. When Suke finally retired, they lamented the ruthlessness of the years, and at the same time waved goodbye.

In the player tunnel, Davao. Suke tightened the captain's armband on his arm.

20 years ago, that young self embarked on the road of professional football from here.

After 20 years, he is back here and ready to say goodbye to football.

The beginning is the place to end!

That's a good idea!

In the future, we are about to say goodbye to football and say goodbye to that period of burning passion. Su Ke was still resolute.

"Today is my retirement game, you all have a good performance!"

Davao. Suke turned his head and shouted, "Suke! ”

Suke leaned sideways at the end of the line, sticking his head out.

"What?"

"More goals!" Davao. Suke laughed.

Su Ke touched his nose: "Isn't this stealing the limelight!" ”

Davao. Suker smiled; "It's a tribute!"

It's true that Suker has a somewhat fucked up character, as does his reluctance to give his goal chances to anyone else.

But sometimes, there are things to give!

Just like in this game, Suker didn't have a single shot on goal.

Even if he passed and passed someone, he didn't shoot, but tirelessly knocked the ball to Davao again and again. Sucre.

"This guy!"

Davao. Suke smiled wryly.

He hopes that Suker's outstanding performance in this game will be a tribute to himself on the one hand, and on the other hand, he will use the attention of this retirement match to make a name for Suke.

But apparently, Suker is not tall, but he is full of arrogance.

This wave of attention, he doesn't want it!

"If you don't want it, you have to ask for it!"

Davao. Su Ke is ruthless!

When Suker knocked the ball to himself again, Davao. Suker picked up his trademark left foot and fired a low shot into the back of the net.

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ——

More than 50,000 fans poured into the stadium, all for the sake of cheering. Sucre.

A large number of reporters from all over the world came to cover the retirement race!

Davao. Suker's low shot was brilliant and still of a very good standard.

But then, Davao. Suk rushed straight at Suke.

"What are you doing?"

Sukh looked at Davao. Suker was taking off his jersey and yelled in fear.

"I'm not that kind of person!"

"Shut up!" Davao. Su Ke rarely scolded.

Su Ke immediately obediently complied.

When Davao. Suker took off the No. 10 shirt from Suker and slipped his No. 9 shirt inside.

Suke looked at Davao in a daze. Sucre.

"Didn't you always want it?" Davao. Suker smiled; "Here you go now!"

Let's go, Davao. Suker led Suk to the media and the stands, and he smiled and pointed at Suke.

Suker, on the other hand, stared blankly at the frenzied, cheering fans in the stands.

They wept and shouted.

The men were crying and even having snot, but they were still hysterically shouting Suke's name.

"Call you or call me?"

Suke turned his head blankly.

Davao. Suke smiled, "Now it's cheering for you." ”

"Look!" Davao. Su Ke patted Su Ke's No. 9 shirt.

"Number 9 is here! Sooke is here too! ”

Click!!

The camera captures this scene.

The front of the boiling stands, in front of a crowd of hysterical fans.

Suker and Davao. Sooke stood there together.

Young Suke wears that No. 9 jersey!

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